{"id":85215,"date":"2026-01-31T18:02:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T12:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=85215"},"modified":"2026-02-07T08:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T03:12:13","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-31-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-31-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 31 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_80\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 31 January 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>. With reference to the East China Sea, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>South Korea<\/li>\n<li>Japan<\/li>\n<li>Philippines<\/li>\n<li>China<\/li>\n<li>Taiwan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above countries border East China Sea?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"783\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_783\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_783\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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Only four                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_783\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. All five                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>China\u2019s coast guard patrolled Japan-administered islands \u200din the East China Sea almost daily last year, it said recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About East China Sea:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>marginal sea<\/strong> of the <strong>Western Pacific Ocean<\/strong>, located in East Asia.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>extends northeastward from<\/strong> the <strong>South China Sea<\/strong>, to which it is <strong>connected by<\/strong> the shallow <strong>Taiwan Strait<\/strong> between Taiwan and mainland China.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> Korea Strait connects<\/strong> it to the <strong>Sea of Japan. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>To the north<\/strong>, the East China Sea <strong>opens up into the Yellow Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>To the east<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find <strong>Ky\u016bsh\u016b and the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>East China Sea and the South China Sea<\/strong> together<strong> form the China Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In China<\/strong>, people often<strong> call it the East Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>countries which border<\/strong> the sea include <strong>South Korea, Japan<\/strong>, the Republic of China <strong>(Taiwan), and the People\u2019s Republic of China.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has an area of about 750,000 sq.km. and is<strong> largely shallow;<\/strong> almost three-fourths of the sea is less than 650 feet (200 metres).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers<\/strong>: The<strong> Yellow River (Huanghe<\/strong>) and the<strong> Yangtze River (Changjiang) <\/strong>discharge into the East China Sea.<\/li>\n<li>Weather in the region is dominated by the<strong> monsoon winds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The region is influenced by the <strong>Tsushima and Kuroshio Currents <\/strong>as well as by a strong upwelling area northeast of Taiwan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Islands<\/strong>: The sea contains several islands, with the most significant being the<strong> Ryukyu Islands<\/strong>, which are<strong> part of Japan, a<\/strong>nd the<strong> Senkaku\/Diaoyu Islands.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>China, Taiwan, and Japan <\/strong>all<strong> claim sovereignty over the Senkaku <\/strong>islands, which are <strong>under Japanese administration.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It has a huge presence of <strong>submerged reefs<\/strong> in the northern region, such as <strong>Yajiao Rock, Hupijiao Rock, and Socotra Rock.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Approximately <strong>35% of global petroleum and petroleum product shipments<\/strong> traveled through the East China Sea in 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/chinas-coast-guard-patrolled-japan-held-islands-almost-daily-last-year-as-tensions-flare\/article70571585.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/chinas-coast-guard-patrolled-japan-held-islands-almost-daily-last-year-as-tensions-flare\/article70571585.ece\/amp\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>China\u2019s coast guard patrolled Japan-administered islands \u200din the East China Sea almost daily last year, it said recently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About East China Sea:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>marginal sea<\/strong> of the <strong>Western Pacific Ocean<\/strong>, located in East Asia.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>extends northeastward from<\/strong> the <strong>South China Sea<\/strong>, to which it is <strong>connected by<\/strong> the shallow <strong>Taiwan Strait<\/strong> between Taiwan and mainland China.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> Korea Strait connects<\/strong> it to the <strong>Sea of Japan. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>To the north<\/strong>, the East China Sea <strong>opens up into the Yellow Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>To the east<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find <strong>Ky\u016bsh\u016b and the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>East China Sea and the South China Sea<\/strong> together<strong> form the China Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In China<\/strong>, people often<strong> call it the East Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>countries which border<\/strong> the sea include <strong>South Korea, Japan<\/strong>, the Republic of China <strong>(Taiwan), and the People\u2019s Republic of China.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has an area of about 750,000 sq.km. and is<strong> largely shallow;<\/strong> almost three-fourths of the sea is less than 650 feet (200 metres).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers<\/strong>: The<strong> Yellow River (Huanghe<\/strong>) and the<strong> Yangtze River (Changjiang) <\/strong>discharge into the East China Sea.<\/li>\n<li>Weather in the region is dominated by the<strong> monsoon winds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The region is influenced by the <strong>Tsushima and Kuroshio Currents <\/strong>as well as by a strong upwelling area northeast of Taiwan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Islands<\/strong>: The sea contains several islands, with the most significant being the<strong> Ryukyu Islands<\/strong>, which are<strong> part of Japan, a<\/strong>nd the<strong> Senkaku\/Diaoyu Islands.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>China, Taiwan, and Japan <\/strong>all<strong> claim sovereignty over the Senkaku <\/strong>islands, which are <strong>under Japanese administration.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It has a huge presence of <strong>submerged reefs<\/strong> in the northern region, such as <strong>Yajiao Rock, Hupijiao Rock, and Socotra Rock.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Approximately <strong>35% of global petroleum and petroleum product shipments<\/strong> traveled through the East China Sea in 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/chinas-coast-guard-patrolled-japan-held-islands-almost-daily-last-year-as-tensions-flare\/article70571585.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/chinas-coast-guard-patrolled-japan-held-islands-almost-daily-last-year-as-tensions-flare\/article70571585.ece\/amp\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                    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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which cytoplasmic organelle is primarily involved in lipid and protein synthesis?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"784\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_784\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Golgi apparatus                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_784\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Endoplasmic reticulum                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_784\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Lysosome                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_784\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Peroxisome                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Early development across vertebrates and insects critically relies on robustly reorganizing the cytoplasm of fertilized eggs into individualized cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0About Cytoplasm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cytoplasm is a <strong>thick solution<\/strong> that <strong>fills each cell<\/strong> and is<strong> enclosed by the cell membrane. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is mainly <strong>composed of water, salts, and proteins. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In eukaryotic cells <\/strong>(i.e., cells having a nucleus), the cytoplasm <strong>includes all of the material inside the cell but outside the nucleus<\/strong>, which contains its own watery substance called nucleoplasm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All of the organelles <\/strong>in eukaryotic cells are <strong>located in the cytoplasm<\/strong>. The cytoplasm helps to keep them in place.\n<ul>\n<li>Among such organelles are the <strong>mitochondria<\/strong>, which are the <strong>sites of energy production through ATP<\/strong> (adenosine triphosphate) <strong>synthesis<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>the <strong>endoplasmic reticulum,<\/strong> the<strong> site of lipid and protein synthesis;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>the <strong>Golgi apparatus<\/strong>, the site where <strong>proteins are modified, packaged<\/strong>, and <strong>sorted <\/strong>in preparation<strong> for transport<\/strong> to their cellular destinations;<\/li>\n<li><strong>lysosomes and peroxisome<\/strong>s, <strong>sacs of digestive enzymes<\/strong> that carry out the <strong>intracellular digestion of macromolecules<\/strong> such as lipids and proteins;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The portion of the<strong> cytoplasm surrounding organelles<\/strong> is called <strong>cytosol<\/strong>, which is the <strong>liquid part <\/strong>of the cytoplasm.\n<ul>\n<li>It is composed of about <strong>80 percent water <\/strong>and also <strong>contains dissolved salts, fatty acids, sugars,<\/strong> amino acids, and proteins such as <strong>enzymes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>These <strong>dissolved substance<\/strong>s are <strong>needed to keep the cell alive<\/strong> and carry out metabolic processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cytoplasm is also the <strong>site of most metabolic activities in the cell,<\/strong> and it allows materials to pass easily throughout the cell.<\/li>\n<li>Although cytoplasm may appear to have no form or structure, it is actually <strong>highly organized. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A<strong> framework of protein scaffolds called<\/strong> the <strong>cytoskeleton provides<\/strong> the <strong>cytoplasm and the cell with their structure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Though <strong>prokaryotic cells do not have organelles<\/strong> (they do have ribosomes), they <strong>still have cytoplasm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-025-10023-z\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-025-10023-z<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Early development across vertebrates and insects critically relies on robustly reorganizing the cytoplasm of fertilized eggs into individualized cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0About Cytoplasm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cytoplasm is a <strong>thick solution<\/strong> that <strong>fills each cell<\/strong> and is<strong> enclosed by the cell membrane. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is mainly <strong>composed of water, salts, and proteins. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>In eukaryotic cells <\/strong>(i.e., cells having a nucleus), the cytoplasm <strong>includes all of the material inside the cell but outside the nucleus<\/strong>, which contains its own watery substance called nucleoplasm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All of the organelles <\/strong>in eukaryotic cells are <strong>located in the cytoplasm<\/strong>. The cytoplasm helps to keep them in place.\n<ul>\n<li>Among such organelles are the <strong>mitochondria<\/strong>, which are the <strong>sites of energy production through ATP<\/strong> (adenosine triphosphate) <strong>synthesis<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>the <strong>endoplasmic reticulum,<\/strong> the<strong> site of lipid and protein synthesis;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>the <strong>Golgi apparatus<\/strong>, the site where <strong>proteins are modified, packaged<\/strong>, and <strong>sorted <\/strong>in preparation<strong> for transport<\/strong> to their cellular destinations;<\/li>\n<li><strong>lysosomes and peroxisome<\/strong>s, <strong>sacs of digestive enzymes<\/strong> that carry out the <strong>intracellular digestion of macromolecules<\/strong> such as lipids and proteins;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The portion of the<strong> cytoplasm surrounding organelles<\/strong> is called <strong>cytosol<\/strong>, which is the <strong>liquid part <\/strong>of the cytoplasm.\n<ul>\n<li>It is composed of about <strong>80 percent water <\/strong>and also <strong>contains dissolved salts, fatty acids, sugars,<\/strong> amino acids, and proteins such as <strong>enzymes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>These <strong>dissolved substance<\/strong>s are <strong>needed to keep the cell alive<\/strong> and carry out metabolic processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cytoplasm is also the <strong>site of most metabolic activities in the cell,<\/strong> and it allows materials to pass easily throughout the cell.<\/li>\n<li>Although cytoplasm may appear to have no form or structure, it is actually <strong>highly organized. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A<strong> framework of protein scaffolds called<\/strong> the <strong>cytoskeleton provides<\/strong> the <strong>cytoplasm and the cell with their structure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Though <strong>prokaryotic cells do not have organelles<\/strong> (they do have ribosomes), they <strong>still have cytoplasm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-025-10023-z\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-025-10023-z<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Zapotec civilization, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They primarily flourished in Eastern Africa.<\/li>\n<li>They established a highly centralized state with a state religion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"785\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_785\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 1 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_785\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_785\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_785\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Archaeologists in Mexico recently discovered a 1,400-year-old tomb from the Zapotec culture that features well-preserved details, including a sculpture of a wide-eyed owl with a man in its beak, multicolored murals and calendrical carvings.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Zapotec Civilization:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Zapotec civilization thrived in the<strong> Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico,<\/strong> characterized by its high elevation and reliance on irrigation from the<strong> Atoyac River and its tributaries. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Emerging from hunter-gatherer<\/strong> societies, the Zapotecs <strong>transitioned to agriculture, <\/strong>developing <strong>skills in weaving, pottery<\/strong>, and <strong>stone masonry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>By the Classic period (<strong>200 BCE-100 CE),<\/strong> they established a <strong>highly centralized state<\/strong>, with <strong>Monte Alb\u00e1n as their capital,<\/strong> featuring <strong>impressive public architecture<\/strong> and a distinct <strong>social hierarchy separating nobles from commoners. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This society was marked by a <strong>professional priesthood and a state religion<\/strong>, where <strong>rituals included human sacrifice<\/strong> and complex ceremonies.<\/li>\n<li>The Zapotecs also <strong>innovated in calendar systems and writing<\/strong>, contributing to Mesoamerican culture.<\/li>\n<li>The Zapotec state was one of the<strong> earliest examples of centralized government in Mesoamerica. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was also one of the <strong>first to experience the drawbacks of urban living<\/strong>, particularly the <strong>need to conquer other<\/strong>s in order<strong> to obtain sufficient food <\/strong>to sustain an urban civilization.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>civilization&#8217;s art and architecture<\/strong> reflect a deep <strong>intertwining of religion and political power, influencing<\/strong> subsequent cultures like the <strong>Mixtec and Aztec civilizations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Decline<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Decline around 900 CE shifted the capital to Mitla and later Zaachila.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conflicts with the Aztecs in the 15th century <\/strong>and<strong> submission to Spanish rule <\/strong>in <strong>1521 h<\/strong>ighlight their resilience amid conquests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Today, their descendants preserve languages and traditions,<\/strong> making the Zapotec legacy a living part of Oaxaca\u2019s cultural tapestry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/archaeology\/1-400-year-old-zapotec-tomb-discovered-in-mexico-features-enormous-owl-sculpture-symbolizing-death\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/archaeology\/1-400-year-old-zapotec-tomb-discovered-in-mexico-features-enormous-owl-sculpture-symbolizing-death<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Archaeologists in Mexico recently discovered a 1,400-year-old tomb from the Zapotec culture that features well-preserved details, including a sculpture of a wide-eyed owl with a man in its beak, multicolored murals and calendrical carvings.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Zapotec Civilization:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Zapotec civilization thrived in the<strong> Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico,<\/strong> characterized by its high elevation and reliance on irrigation from the<strong> Atoyac River and its tributaries. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Emerging from hunter-gatherer<\/strong> societies, the Zapotecs <strong>transitioned to agriculture, <\/strong>developing <strong>skills in weaving, pottery<\/strong>, and <strong>stone masonry.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>By the Classic period (<strong>200 BCE-100 CE),<\/strong> they established a <strong>highly centralized state<\/strong>, with <strong>Monte Alb\u00e1n as their capital,<\/strong> featuring <strong>impressive public architecture<\/strong> and a distinct <strong>social hierarchy separating nobles from commoners. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This society was marked by a <strong>professional priesthood and a state religion<\/strong>, where <strong>rituals included human sacrifice<\/strong> and complex ceremonies.<\/li>\n<li>The Zapotecs also <strong>innovated in calendar systems and writing<\/strong>, contributing to Mesoamerican culture.<\/li>\n<li>The Zapotec state was one of the<strong> earliest examples of centralized government in Mesoamerica. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was also one of the <strong>first to experience the drawbacks of urban living<\/strong>, particularly the <strong>need to conquer other<\/strong>s in order<strong> to obtain sufficient food <\/strong>to sustain an urban civilization.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>civilization&#8217;s art and architecture<\/strong> reflect a deep <strong>intertwining of religion and political power, influencing<\/strong> subsequent cultures like the <strong>Mixtec and Aztec civilizations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Decline<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Decline around 900 CE shifted the capital to Mitla and later Zaachila.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conflicts with the Aztecs in the 15th century <\/strong>and<strong> submission to Spanish rule <\/strong>in <strong>1521 h<\/strong>ighlight their resilience amid conquests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Today, their descendants preserve languages and traditions,<\/strong> making the Zapotec legacy a living part of Oaxaca\u2019s cultural tapestry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/archaeology\/1-400-year-old-zapotec-tomb-discovered-in-mexico-features-enormous-owl-sculpture-symbolizing-death\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/archaeology\/1-400-year-old-zapotec-tomb-discovered-in-mexico-features-enormous-owl-sculpture-symbolizing-death<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button 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                           <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes Exercise Agni Pariksha, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"786\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_786\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A tri-service exercise focused on missile defence testing.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_786\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A naval gunnery exercise in the Bay of Bengal.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_786\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A multinational exercise focused on counter-drone warfare.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_786\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None of the above.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police recently conducted Agni Pariksha in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance joint combat capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise Agni Pariksha:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>joint training exercise <\/strong>involving personnel from the <strong>Indian Army<\/strong> and the <strong>Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Location: Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This first-of-its-kind initiative aimed to <strong>enhance inter-force combat synergy <\/strong>and operational integration.<\/li>\n<li>It witnessed <strong>spearhead gunners of Spear Corps,<\/strong> along with <strong>personnel from artillery regiment, infantry battalions, and the ITBP,<\/strong> participating in a <strong>unique <\/strong>collaborative <strong>firepower training <\/strong>initiative validated through <strong>live artillery firing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The primary objective of the exercise was to<strong> familiarise non-artillery personnel with artillery procedures<\/strong>, coordination mechanisms, and the <strong>execution of firing missions, <\/strong>thereby improving their understanding of firepower integration in dynamic combat scenarios.<\/li>\n<li>During the training, <strong>participating infantry and ITBP personnel<\/strong> were systematically <strong>trained to independently undertake multiple artillery firing <\/strong>drills under the close supervision and <strong>guidance of experienced Spearhead Gunners.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/army-itbp-joint-exercise-to-familiarise-non-artillery-personnel-with-artillery-procedures\/2836270\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/army-itbp-joint-exercise-to-familiarise-non-artillery-personnel-with-artillery-procedures\/2836270\/<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police recently conducted Agni Pariksha in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance joint combat capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Exercise Agni Pariksha:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>joint training exercise <\/strong>involving personnel from the <strong>Indian Army<\/strong> and the <strong>Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Location: Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This first-of-its-kind initiative aimed to <strong>enhance inter-force combat synergy <\/strong>and operational integration.<\/li>\n<li>It witnessed <strong>spearhead gunners of Spear Corps,<\/strong> along with <strong>personnel from artillery regiment, infantry battalions, and the ITBP,<\/strong> participating in a <strong>unique <\/strong>collaborative <strong>firepower training <\/strong>initiative validated through <strong>live artillery firing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The primary objective of the exercise was to<strong> familiarise non-artillery personnel with artillery procedures<\/strong>, coordination mechanisms, and the <strong>execution of firing missions, <\/strong>thereby improving their understanding of firepower integration in dynamic combat scenarios.<\/li>\n<li>During the training, <strong>participating infantry and ITBP personnel<\/strong> were systematically <strong>trained to independently undertake multiple artillery firing <\/strong>drills under the close supervision and <strong>guidance of experienced Spearhead Gunners.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/army-itbp-joint-exercise-to-familiarise-non-artillery-personnel-with-artillery-procedures\/2836270\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/army-itbp-joint-exercise-to-familiarise-non-artillery-personnel-with-artillery-procedures\/2836270\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\">Which one of the following is the best description of \u2018Diplocentrum papillosum\u2019, that was in the news recently?<\/span><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"788\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_788\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A newly discovered species of freshwater fish found in Northeast India.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_788\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A medicinal shrub used in traditional Himalayan medicine.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_788\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A parasitic flowering plant lacking chlorophyll.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_788\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A newly discovered species of orchid found in the Western Ghats.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new orchid species named Diplocentrum papillosum has been recently discovered in Kanthalloor, Marayoor, in the Idukki district, Kerala.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Diplocentrum papillosum:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>orchid<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in the Idukki district, <strong>Kerala<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Belonging to the <strong>Diplocentrum genus,<\/strong> which is <strong>found only<\/strong> in the<strong> southern ranges of the Western Ghats,<\/strong> the plant has been scientifically named Diplocentrum papillosum, distinguished by the <strong>unique characteristics of its flower<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This orchid<strong> thrives on rocks and tree branches<\/strong>, with <strong>strong roots<\/strong> that help it withstand powerful winds.<\/li>\n<li>The specific epithet <strong>\u2018papillosum\u2019 refers to the papillose character of the flower,<\/strong> which is unique to the Diplocentrum species.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>unbranched flower clusters<\/strong>, p<strong>ink and white blooms,<\/strong> and<strong> distinctively shaped petals <\/strong>set it apart from other species in the genus.<\/li>\n<li>The flowers are both <strong>fragrant <\/strong>and visually striking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onmanorama.com\/news\/kerala\/2026\/01\/30\/new-orchid-diplocentrum-papillosum-kanthalloor.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.onmanorama.com\/news\/kerala\/2026\/01\/30\/new-orchid-diplocentrum-papillosum-kanthalloor.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new orchid species named Diplocentrum papillosum has been recently discovered in Kanthalloor, Marayoor, in the Idukki district, Kerala.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Diplocentrum papillosum:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a new species of <strong>orchid<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in the Idukki district, <strong>Kerala<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Belonging to the <strong>Diplocentrum genus,<\/strong> which is <strong>found only<\/strong> in the<strong> southern ranges of the Western Ghats,<\/strong> the plant has been scientifically named Diplocentrum papillosum, distinguished by the <strong>unique characteristics of its flower<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This orchid<strong> thrives on rocks and tree branches<\/strong>, with <strong>strong roots<\/strong> that help it withstand powerful winds.<\/li>\n<li>The specific epithet <strong>\u2018papillosum\u2019 refers to the papillose character of the flower,<\/strong> which is unique to the Diplocentrum species.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>unbranched flower clusters<\/strong>, p<strong>ink and white blooms,<\/strong> and<strong> distinctively shaped petals <\/strong>set it apart from other species in the genus.<\/li>\n<li>The flowers are both <strong>fragrant <\/strong>and visually striking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onmanorama.com\/news\/kerala\/2026\/01\/30\/new-orchid-diplocentrum-papillosum-kanthalloor.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.onmanorama.com\/news\/kerala\/2026\/01\/30\/new-orchid-diplocentrum-papillosum-kanthalloor.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Living Root Bridges, recently seen in the news, are primarily found in which Indian state:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"789\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_789\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Meghalaya                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_789\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Nagaland                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_789\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Kerala                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_789\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Odisha                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, India submitted Meghalaya\u2019s living root bridges to UNESCO for World Heritage status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Living Root Bridges:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The living root bridges are locally known as <strong>Jingkieng Jri or Lyu Chrai<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>These are nestled across the lush southern slopes of the <strong>Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These are masterpieces of bioengineering <strong>created by indigenous communities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These are grown by <strong>indigenous Khasi and Jaintia tribes<\/strong> over a time period of 15 to 30 years.<\/li>\n<li>These bridges range in span from 15 feet to 250 feet, and last for several centuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction of Living Root Bridges:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The bridges are grown by methods of tree-shaping <strong>using the aerial roots of Ficus Elastica<\/strong> (Rubber fig tree\/Indian rubber tree).<\/li>\n<li>The underlying growth process involves <strong>recurring inosculation<\/strong> (joining by twining) of Ficus aerial root fibres over a gorge or river.<\/li>\n<li>The process begins with placing of young pliable aerial roots <strong>in hollowed out Areca catechu<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These provide essential nutrition and protection from the weather, and also perform as root guidance systems.<\/li>\n<li>This assemblage is <strong>structurally supported by a bamboo scaffold<\/strong>, which spans the river and performs as a temporary river crossing for the local community.<\/li>\n<li>Over time, as the aerial roots increase in strength and thickness, the Areca catechu trunks are no longer required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-submits-meghalayas-living-root-bridges-to-unesco-for-world-heritage-status\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-submits-meghalayas-living-root-bridges-to-unesco-for-world-heritage-status\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-submits-meghalayas-living-root-bridges-to-unesco-for-world-heritage-status\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, India submitted Meghalaya\u2019s living root bridges to UNESCO for World Heritage status.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Living Root Bridges:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The living root bridges are locally known as <strong>Jingkieng Jri or Lyu Chrai<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>These are nestled across the lush southern slopes of the <strong>Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These are masterpieces of bioengineering <strong>created by indigenous communities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These are grown by <strong>indigenous Khasi and Jaintia tribes<\/strong> over a time period of 15 to 30 years.<\/li>\n<li>These bridges range in span from 15 feet to 250 feet, and last for several centuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction of Living Root Bridges:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The bridges are grown by methods of tree-shaping <strong>using the aerial roots of Ficus Elastica<\/strong> (Rubber fig tree\/Indian rubber tree).<\/li>\n<li>The underlying growth process involves <strong>recurring inosculation<\/strong> (joining by twining) of Ficus aerial root fibres over a gorge or river.<\/li>\n<li>The process begins with placing of young pliable aerial roots <strong>in hollowed out Areca catechu<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These provide essential nutrition and protection from the weather, and also perform as root guidance systems.<\/li>\n<li>This assemblage is <strong>structurally supported by a bamboo scaffold<\/strong>, which spans the river and performs as a temporary river crossing for the local community.<\/li>\n<li>Over time, as the aerial roots increase in strength and thickness, the Areca catechu trunks are no longer required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option a is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-submits-meghalayas-living-root-bridges-to-unesco-for-world-heritage-status\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-submits-meghalayas-living-root-bridges-to-unesco-for-world-heritage-status\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-submits-meghalayas-living-root-bridges-to-unesco-for-world-heritage-status\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n        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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Coking Coal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock found within the earth\u2019s crust.<\/li>\n<li>India is the largest producer of coking coal in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"790\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_790\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 1 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_790\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_790\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_790\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Government of India has notified Coking Coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Coking Coal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>naturally occurring sedimentary rock<\/strong> found within the earth\u2019s crust.<\/li>\n<li>It is also known as <strong>Metallurgical coal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics: <\/strong>It is a type of coal that <strong>softens and swells when heated<\/strong>, forming lightweight, porous coke particles, and is characterized by a <strong>free swelling index of 1 or greater.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It typically <strong>contains more carbon, less ash, and less moisture<\/strong> than thermal coal, which is used for electricity generation.<\/li>\n<li>Coke is the main product of the <strong>high-temperature carbonisation of coking coal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coking coal is divided into 3 sub-categories namely, <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary Coking Coal<\/strong> (Low ash , low Volatile, High Coking property)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medium Coking Coal<\/strong> (low ash, medium volatile, low caking index)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blendable\/ Semi\/Weak Coking Coal<\/strong> (low ash, high volatile, very low caking index).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Producers:<\/strong> The largest producers of coking coal were <strong>China, Australia, Russia, USA and Canada.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India has an estimated 37.37 billion tonnes of coking coal resources, <strong>largely located in Jharkhand<\/strong>, with additional reserves in <strong>Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses of Coking Coal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>essential for metallurgical processes,<\/strong> as it exhibits caking properties that allow it to fuse into a solid mass during heating.<\/li>\n<li>It is an essential <strong>ingredient in the production of steel,<\/strong> making it one of the most widely used building materials on earth.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/indl-goods\/svs\/metals-mining\/govt-notifies-coking-coal-as-critical-mineral-to-cut-steel-import-dependence\/articleshow\/127763190.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/indl-goods\/svs\/metals-mining\/govt-notifies-coking-coal-as-critical-mineral-to-cut-steel-import-dependence\/articleshow\/127763190.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/indl-goods\/svs\/metals-mining\/govt-notifies-coking-coal-as-critical-mineral-to-cut-steel-import-dependence\/articleshow\/127763190.cms?from=mdr<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Government of India has notified Coking Coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Coking Coal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>naturally occurring sedimentary rock<\/strong> found within the earth\u2019s crust.<\/li>\n<li>It is also known as <strong>Metallurgical coal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics: <\/strong>It is a type of coal that <strong>softens and swells when heated<\/strong>, forming lightweight, porous coke particles, and is characterized by a <strong>free swelling index of 1 or greater.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It typically <strong>contains more carbon, less ash, and less moisture<\/strong> than thermal coal, which is used for electricity generation.<\/li>\n<li>Coke is the main product of the <strong>high-temperature carbonisation of coking coal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coking coal is divided into 3 sub-categories namely, <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary Coking Coal<\/strong> (Low ash , low Volatile, High Coking property)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medium Coking Coal<\/strong> (low ash, medium volatile, low caking index)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blendable\/ Semi\/Weak Coking Coal<\/strong> (low ash, high volatile, very low caking index).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Producers:<\/strong> The largest producers of coking coal were <strong>China, Australia, Russia, USA and Canada.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>India has an estimated 37.37 billion tonnes of coking coal resources, <strong>largely located in Jharkhand<\/strong>, with additional reserves in <strong>Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses of Coking Coal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>essential for metallurgical processes,<\/strong> as it exhibits caking properties that allow it to fuse into a solid mass during heating.<\/li>\n<li>It is an essential <strong>ingredient in the production of steel,<\/strong> making it one of the most widely used building materials on earth.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/indl-goods\/svs\/metals-mining\/govt-notifies-coking-coal-as-critical-mineral-to-cut-steel-import-dependence\/articleshow\/127763190.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/indl-goods\/svs\/metals-mining\/govt-notifies-coking-coal-as-critical-mineral-to-cut-steel-import-dependence\/articleshow\/127763190.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/indl-goods\/svs\/metals-mining\/govt-notifies-coking-coal-as-critical-mineral-to-cut-steel-import-dependence\/articleshow\/127763190.cms?from=mdr<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is India\u2019s first International Dark Sky Reserve, which aims to curb light pollution.<\/li>\n<li>It is located in Sikkim.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"791\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_791\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 1 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_791\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_791\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_791\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, a rare blood-red auroral activity was captured by the all-sky camera at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Ladakh&#8217;s Hanle Dark Sky Reserve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hanle Dark Sky Reserve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located at 4,500 metres altitude, in the remote <strong>Changthang region of Ladakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is part of the <strong>Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong>, offering <strong>Bortle-1 dark skies<\/strong> (the darkest category).<\/li>\n<li>It was notified in December 2022 by the Government of Ladakh.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>India\u2019s first International Dark Sky Reserve,<\/strong> centred around the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) at Hanle.<\/li>\n<li>It is managed by the <strong>Indian Institute of Astrophysics<\/strong> (IIA) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science &amp; Technology<\/li>\n<li>The reserve aims to <strong>curb light pollution<\/strong> and promote astro-tourism benefiting local communities.<\/li>\n<li>The reserve is a science-driven socio-economic development project, built on two pillars:\n<ul>\n<li>Curtailing light pollution in the region<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoting astro-tourism<\/strong> for local livelihood generation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The UT Ladakh administration supports the project by <strong>funding astro-tourism initiatives<\/strong> and light management plans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance of Hanle:<\/strong> Hanle\u2019s <strong>pristine dark skies<\/strong> and <strong>transparent atmosphere<\/strong> allow observing and photographing faint celestial objects that are often impossible from other locations in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/new-updates\/red-auroras-hanle-ladakh-why-has-the-night-sky-over-ladakhs-hanle-village-left-the-internet-stunned-explained\/articleshow\/127766240.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/new-updates\/red-auroras-hanle-ladakh-why-has-the-night-sky-over-ladakhs-hanle-village-left-the-internet-stunned-explained\/articleshow\/127766240.cms?from=mdr<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, a rare blood-red auroral activity was captured by the all-sky camera at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Ladakh&#8217;s Hanle Dark Sky Reserve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Hanle Dark Sky Reserve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located at 4,500 metres altitude, in the remote <strong>Changthang region of Ladakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is part of the <strong>Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong>, offering <strong>Bortle-1 dark skies<\/strong> (the darkest category).<\/li>\n<li>It was notified in December 2022 by the Government of Ladakh.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>India\u2019s first International Dark Sky Reserve,<\/strong> centred around the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) at Hanle.<\/li>\n<li>It is managed by the <strong>Indian Institute of Astrophysics<\/strong> (IIA) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science &amp; Technology<\/li>\n<li>The reserve aims to <strong>curb light pollution<\/strong> and promote astro-tourism benefiting local communities.<\/li>\n<li>The reserve is a science-driven socio-economic development project, built on two pillars:\n<ul>\n<li>Curtailing light pollution in the region<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoting astro-tourism<\/strong> for local livelihood generation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The UT Ladakh administration supports the project by <strong>funding astro-tourism initiatives<\/strong> and light management plans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance of Hanle:<\/strong> Hanle\u2019s <strong>pristine dark skies<\/strong> and <strong>transparent atmosphere<\/strong> allow observing and photographing faint celestial objects that are often impossible from other locations in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/new-updates\/red-auroras-hanle-ladakh-why-has-the-night-sky-over-ladakhs-hanle-village-left-the-internet-stunned-explained\/articleshow\/127766240.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/new-updates\/red-auroras-hanle-ladakh-why-has-the-night-sky-over-ladakhs-hanle-village-left-the-internet-stunned-explained\/articleshow\/127766240.cms?from=mdr<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes Qalandri Dhamal, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"792\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_792\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A martial folk dance of Punjab.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_792\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A harvest festival dance of Sindh.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_792\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A devotional Sufi folk dance.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_792\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A court dance performed during royal ceremonies.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rich musical and spiritual heritage of Punjab will be presented at Bharat Parv 2026 at the historic Red Fort with captivating performances by the Punjabi Folk Orchestra and Qalandri Dhamal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Punjabi Folk Orchestra:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a unique ensemble developed using a <strong>wide range of traditional Punjabi folk instruments<\/strong> such as Dhol, Dholki, Taal-Koze, Tansari, Flute, Nagara, Chimta, Sap, Kara, and Vanjli.<\/li>\n<li>It brings together <strong>rhythmic, melodic, and percussive folk instruments<\/strong> into a single, structured musical presentation.<\/li>\n<li>Traditional Punjabi folk melodies have been thoughtfully composed and arranged for orchestral performance, preserving their authentic folk essence while presenting them in a collective and harmonious form.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance:<\/strong> The orchestra is performed by a <strong>group of twelve students,<\/strong> each playing a specific instrumental role.\n<ul>\n<li>Their performance highlights teamwork, coordination, and a deep understanding of Punjabi folk music traditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is Qalandri Dhamal?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a traditional <strong>Sufi folk dance of Sindh and Punjab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Qalandri Dhamal is a devotional dance <strong>expressing love <\/strong>and surrender to God and Sufi saints, most notably associated with the shrine of <strong>Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan Sharif.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2220771&amp;reg=6&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2220771&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2220771&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rich musical and spiritual heritage of Punjab will be presented at Bharat Parv 2026 at the historic Red Fort with captivating performances by the Punjabi Folk Orchestra and Qalandri Dhamal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Punjabi Folk Orchestra:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a unique ensemble developed using a <strong>wide range of traditional Punjabi folk instruments<\/strong> such as Dhol, Dholki, Taal-Koze, Tansari, Flute, Nagara, Chimta, Sap, Kara, and Vanjli.<\/li>\n<li>It brings together <strong>rhythmic, melodic, and percussive folk instruments<\/strong> into a single, structured musical presentation.<\/li>\n<li>Traditional Punjabi folk melodies have been thoughtfully composed and arranged for orchestral performance, preserving their authentic folk essence while presenting them in a collective and harmonious form.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance:<\/strong> The orchestra is performed by a <strong>group of twelve students,<\/strong> each playing a specific instrumental role.\n<ul>\n<li>Their performance highlights teamwork, coordination, and a deep understanding of Punjabi folk music traditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is Qalandri Dhamal?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a traditional <strong>Sufi folk dance of Sindh and Punjab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Qalandri Dhamal is a devotional dance <strong>expressing love <\/strong>and surrender to God and Sufi saints, most notably associated with the shrine of <strong>Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan Sharif.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the Paathara Practice, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A flood-resistant above-ground granary system.<\/li>\n<li>It is primarily seen in the coastal plains of the Konkan region.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"793\"\n                                data-type=\"single\">\n                                \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"0\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_793\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 1 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_793\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_793\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_80_793\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, it is observed that the ancient grain storage tradition named Paathara practice or Khoni is fading fast in Srikakulam district.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Paathara Practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>ancestral practice of underground grain storage<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In the storage pit freshly <strong>harvested grains, mostly paddy, are stored.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is observed by farmers along the banks of the <strong>Mahendratanaya River<\/strong> in the Uddanam region of <strong>Srikakulam district,<\/strong> near the <strong>Andhra Pradesh\u2013Odisha border.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This tradition thrived in the <strong>inland, hilly terrain<\/strong>, where underground grain storage was effective.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of Paathara Practice:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Structure:<\/strong> The pit is <strong>dug in a rectangular shape,<\/strong> plastered with straw and clay, and sealed with a layer of cow dung on top.<\/li>\n<li>The Paathara was <strong>built in front of thatched houses<\/strong> and was an integral part of rural architecture, symbolising a thriving joint family system.<\/li>\n<li>Every paddy-growing family stored enough grain for its annual needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advantage:<\/strong> The Paathara protects grain from rodents, contamination, and theft.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decline:<\/strong> Lack of <strong>space and awareness,<\/strong> as well as <strong>changes in rural architecture<\/strong>\u2014have contributed to its decline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/ancient-grain-storage-tradition-fading-fast-in-srikakulam-district\/article70565946.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/ancient-grain-storage-tradition-fading-fast-in-srikakulam-district\/article70565946.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/ancient-grain-storage-tradition-fading-fast-in-srikakulam-district\/article70565946.ece\/amp\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, it is observed that the ancient grain storage tradition named Paathara practice or Khoni is fading fast in Srikakulam district.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Paathara Practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an <strong>ancestral practice of underground grain storage<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In the storage pit freshly <strong>harvested grains, mostly paddy, are stored.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is observed by farmers along the banks of the <strong>Mahendratanaya River<\/strong> in the Uddanam region of <strong>Srikakulam district,<\/strong> near the <strong>Andhra Pradesh\u2013Odisha border.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This tradition thrived in the <strong>inland, hilly terrain<\/strong>, where underground grain storage was effective.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of Paathara Practice:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Structure:<\/strong> The pit is <strong>dug in a rectangular shape,<\/strong> plastered with straw and clay, and sealed with a layer of cow dung on top.<\/li>\n<li>The Paathara was <strong>built in front of thatched houses<\/strong> and was an integral part of rural architecture, symbolising a thriving joint family system.<\/li>\n<li>Every paddy-growing family stored enough grain for its annual needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advantage:<\/strong> The Paathara protects grain from rodents, contamination, and theft.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decline:<\/strong> Lack of <strong>space and awareness,<\/strong> as well as <strong>changes in rural architecture<\/strong>\u2014have contributed to its decline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/ancient-grain-storage-tradition-fading-fast-in-srikakulam-district\/article70565946.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/ancient-grain-storage-tradition-fading-fast-in-srikakulam-district\/article70565946.ece\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/ancient-grain-storage-tradition-fading-fast-in-srikakulam-district\/article70565946.ece\/amp\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                          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