{"id":86002,"date":"2026-02-05T17:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=86002"},"modified":"2026-02-06T07:04:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T01:34:08","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-5-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-5-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 5 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_83\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 5 February 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. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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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>Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary lies in which Indian state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"814\"\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_83_814\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Assam                                            <\/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_83_814\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Gujarat                                            <\/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_83_814\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Andhra Pradesh                                            <\/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_83_814\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Karnataka                                            <\/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>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary has recorded over five lakh birds across 200 species in its latest census, a sharp 21% jump from 4.12 lakh in 2024, largely due to the absence of boating, reduced tourist movement, and minimal noise pollution over the past two years.<\/p>\n<p>About Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary:<\/p>\n<p>It is located approximately 64 km west of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.<\/p>\n<p>Nal Sarovar literally translates to \u2018Tap Lake\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>It is a natural lake with shallow waters and muddy lagoons, dotted by 36 islets.<\/p>\n<p>Spread over an area of 120.82 sq.km., this sanctuary is a paradise for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>The history of Nalsarovar dates back to the 15th century, when the lake was created as a result of the construction of a check dam across the Sabarmati River.<\/p>\n<p>The lake was initially used for irrigation and as a source of drinking water for nearby villages.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, the lake became an important habitat for a variety of bird species, and local communities recognized its ecological significance.<\/p>\n<p>In the early 20th century, the British colonial administration recognized the importance of Nalsarovar as a wetland ecosystem and established it as a protected area.<\/p>\n<p>In 1969, the Gujarat government declared Nalsarovar a bird sanctuary to primarily protect its bird population.<\/p>\n<p>It was declared as a Ramsar site on 24 September 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Flora:<\/p>\n<p>The sanctuary area has 48 species of algae and 72 species of flowering plants.<\/p>\n<p>The common aquatic plants are Cyperus sp., Scirpus sp., Typha ungustata, Eleocharis palustris, Ruppia, Potamogeton, Vallisnaria, Naias, Chara, etc.<\/p>\n<p>It also includes locally famous \u2018pilu\u2019 trees which harbor a red berry type edible fruit.<\/p>\n<p>Fauna:<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s home to over 250 species of birds, including beautiful migratory birds that travel from places as far away as Europe and Siberia.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from these, typical species like pelicans, ducks, herons, and storks can be found easily.<\/p>\n<p>Other animals: On southern or southwestern fringes, small herds of wild ass can be seen. Mongoose, jungle cat, Indian fox, jackal, wolf, and hyena are also there.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/ahmedabad\/nalsarovar-bird-numbers-cross-5l-as-boating-ban-keeps-wetland-quiet\/articleshow\/127917872.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/ahmedabad\/nalsarovar-bird-numbers-cross-5l-as-boating-ban-keeps-wetland-quiet\/articleshow\/127917872.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/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>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary has recorded over five lakh birds across 200 species in its latest census, a sharp 21% jump from 4.12 lakh in 2024, largely due to the absence of boating, reduced tourist movement, and minimal noise pollution over the past two years.<\/p>\n<p>About Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary:<\/p>\n<p>It is located approximately 64 km west of Ahmedabad in Gujarat.<\/p>\n<p>Nal Sarovar literally translates to \u2018Tap Lake\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>It is a natural lake with shallow waters and muddy lagoons, dotted by 36 islets.<\/p>\n<p>Spread over an area of 120.82 sq.km., this sanctuary is a paradise for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>The history of Nalsarovar dates back to the 15th century, when the lake was created as a result of the construction of a check dam across the Sabarmati River.<\/p>\n<p>The lake was initially used for irrigation and as a source of drinking water for nearby villages.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, the lake became an important habitat for a variety of bird species, and local communities recognized its ecological significance.<\/p>\n<p>In the early 20th century, the British colonial administration recognized the importance of Nalsarovar as a wetland ecosystem and established it as a protected area.<\/p>\n<p>In 1969, the Gujarat government declared Nalsarovar a bird sanctuary to primarily protect its bird population.<\/p>\n<p>It was declared as a Ramsar site on 24 September 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Flora:<\/p>\n<p>The sanctuary area has 48 species of algae and 72 species of flowering plants.<\/p>\n<p>The common aquatic plants are Cyperus sp., Scirpus sp., Typha ungustata, Eleocharis palustris, Ruppia, Potamogeton, Vallisnaria, Naias, Chara, etc.<\/p>\n<p>It also includes locally famous \u2018pilu\u2019 trees which harbor a red berry type edible fruit.<\/p>\n<p>Fauna:<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s home to over 250 species of birds, including beautiful migratory birds that travel from places as far away as Europe and Siberia.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from these, typical species like pelicans, ducks, herons, and storks can be found easily.<\/p>\n<p>Other animals: On southern or southwestern fringes, small herds of wild ass can be seen. Mongoose, jungle cat, Indian fox, jackal, wolf, and hyena are also there.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/ahmedabad\/nalsarovar-bird-numbers-cross-5l-as-boating-ban-keeps-wetland-quiet\/articleshow\/127917872.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/ahmedabad\/nalsarovar-bird-numbers-cross-5l-as-boating-ban-keeps-wetland-quiet\/articleshow\/127917872.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/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>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/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 Project Vault, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is primarily aimed at stockpiling rare earths and critical minerals.<\/li>\n<li>It was launched by the European Union (EU).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"815\"\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_83_815\"\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_83_815\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 onl                                            <\/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_83_815\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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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>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The US government recently rolled out Project Vault, a $12 billion scheme to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to shield American companies from global supply disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>About Project Vault:<\/p>\n<p>It is a $12 billion scheme launched by the United States to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to shield American companies from global supply disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>It is a public-private partnership that will buy and store critical minerals and rare earth elements.<\/p>\n<p>These minerals are used in products such as smartphones, batteries, jet engines, and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>The project is similar to the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which stores emergency oil supplies. However, instead of crude oil, Project Vault will focus on minerals.<\/p>\n<p>It will combine $1.67 billion in private seed funding with another $10 billion from the US government\u2019s Export-Import Bank.<\/p>\n<p>How will the stockpiling system work?<\/p>\n<p>Companies will make an initial commitment to buy materials later at a fixed inventory price. They will also pay some upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>Based on these commitments, companies can give Project Vault a list of the materials they need. The project will then purchase and store those materials.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers will pay a carrying cost that covers loan interest and storage expenses.<\/p>\n<p>When can companies access the stored minerals?<\/p>\n<p>Companies will be allowed to use their stored materials as long as they replace what they take out.<\/p>\n<p>In case of a major supply disruption, firms will be able to access their entire stockpile.<\/p>\n<p>A key feature of the plan is that companies must agree to repurchase the same amount of materials in the future at the same price.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/world-news\/what-is-project-vault-trump-us-china-rare-earth-critical-minerals-stockpile-126020300461_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/world-news\/what-is-project-vault-trump-us-china-rare-earth-critical-minerals-stockpile-126020300461_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/world-news\/what-is-project-vault-trump-us-china-rare-earth-critical-minerals-stockpile-126020300461_1.html<\/a><\/strong><\/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>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The US government recently rolled out Project Vault, a $12 billion scheme to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to shield American companies from global supply disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>About Project Vault:<\/p>\n<p>It is a $12 billion scheme launched by the United States to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to shield American companies from global supply disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>It is a public-private partnership that will buy and store critical minerals and rare earth elements.<\/p>\n<p>These minerals are used in products such as smartphones, batteries, jet engines, and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>The project is similar to the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which stores emergency oil supplies. However, instead of crude oil, Project Vault will focus on minerals.<\/p>\n<p>It will combine $1.67 billion in private seed funding with another $10 billion from the US government\u2019s Export-Import Bank.<\/p>\n<p>How will the stockpiling system work?<\/p>\n<p>Companies will make an initial commitment to buy materials later at a fixed inventory price. They will also pay some upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>Based on these commitments, companies can give Project Vault a list of the materials they need. The project will then purchase and store those materials.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers will pay a carrying cost that covers loan interest and storage expenses.<\/p>\n<p>When can companies access the stored minerals?<\/p>\n<p>Companies will be allowed to use their stored materials as long as they replace what they take out.<\/p>\n<p>In case of a major supply disruption, firms will be able to access their entire stockpile.<\/p>\n<p>A key feature of the plan is that companies must agree to repurchase the same amount of materials in the future at the same price.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/world-news\/what-is-project-vault-trump-us-china-rare-earth-critical-minerals-stockpile-126020300461_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/world-news\/what-is-project-vault-trump-us-china-rare-earth-critical-minerals-stockpile-126020300461_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/world-news\/what-is-project-vault-trump-us-china-rare-earth-critical-minerals-stockpile-126020300461_1.html<\/a><\/strong><\/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>Which commission was established in 2014 to prepare a state-wise list of castes belonging to Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs)?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"816\"\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_83_816\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Justice Ranganath Misra Commission                                            <\/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_83_816\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. K. R. Narayanan Commission                                            <\/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_83_816\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Idate Commission                                            <\/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_83_816\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. N. K. Singh Commission                                            <\/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>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Denotified tribes, nomadic tribes, and semi-nomadic tribes across the country are coming together to push for a \u201cseparate column\u201d for themselves in the 2027 Census.<\/p>\n<p>About Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs):<\/p>\n<p>Denotified Tribes (DNTs) are those communities which were once notified under the Criminal Tribes Acts, enforced by the British Raj between l871 and I947.<\/p>\n<p>Once a tribe becomes \u201cNotified\u201d as criminal, all its members were required to register with the local magistrates, failing which they would be charged with a \u2018crime\u2019 under the Indian Penal Code.<\/p>\n<p>After Independence, this Act was repealed in 1952, and the communities were \u201cdenotified\u201d, hence the name.<\/p>\n<p>A few of these communities which were listed as denotified were also nomadic.<\/p>\n<p>Nomadic tribes are the communities who usually do not have land and move from one place to another for livelihood.<\/p>\n<p>The DNTs are among the most neglected, marginalised, and economically deprived communities, with most living a life of destitution.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, these communities never had access to private land or home ownership and used forests and grazing lands for their livelihood and residential use.<\/p>\n<p>Status of DNTs in India:<\/p>\n<p>In India, roughly 10 percent of the population are DNTs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2014, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment constituted a National Commission for De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NCDNT) under the chairmanship of Bhiku Ramji Idate for a period of three years-<\/p>\n<p>to prepare a state-wise list of castes belonging to\u00a0 DNTs\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>to suggest appropriate measures in respect of Denotified and Nomadic Tribes that may be undertaken by the Central Government or the State Government.<\/p>\n<p>NCDNT submitted its report on 08.01.2018.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As per the report, a total of 1235 communities have been identified as DNTs across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the Commission\u2019s recommendations, the ministry constituted the Development and Welfare Board for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNCs) in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>The Board has been mandated to formulate and implement welfare and development programmes for these communities.<\/p>\n<p>The Renke Commission (2008) was earlier commissioned to identify and list the DNT communities.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/denotified-nomadic-and-semi-nomadic-tribes-demand-separate-column-census-2027\/article70591623.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/denotified-nomadic-and-semi-nomadic-tribes-demand-separate-column-census-2027\/article70591623.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/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>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Denotified tribes, nomadic tribes, and semi-nomadic tribes across the country are coming together to push for a \u201cseparate column\u201d for themselves in the 2027 Census.<\/p>\n<p>About Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs):<\/p>\n<p>Denotified Tribes (DNTs) are those communities which were once notified under the Criminal Tribes Acts, enforced by the British Raj between l871 and I947.<\/p>\n<p>Once a tribe becomes \u201cNotified\u201d as criminal, all its members were required to register with the local magistrates, failing which they would be charged with a \u2018crime\u2019 under the Indian Penal Code.<\/p>\n<p>After Independence, this Act was repealed in 1952, and the communities were \u201cdenotified\u201d, hence the name.<\/p>\n<p>A few of these communities which were listed as denotified were also nomadic.<\/p>\n<p>Nomadic tribes are the communities who usually do not have land and move from one place to another for livelihood.<\/p>\n<p>The DNTs are among the most neglected, marginalised, and economically deprived communities, with most living a life of destitution.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, these communities never had access to private land or home ownership and used forests and grazing lands for their livelihood and residential use.<\/p>\n<p>Status of DNTs in India:<\/p>\n<p>In India, roughly 10 percent of the population are DNTs.<\/p>\n<p>In 2014, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment constituted a National Commission for De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NCDNT) under the chairmanship of Bhiku Ramji Idate for a period of three years-<\/p>\n<p>to prepare a state-wise list of castes belonging to\u00a0 DNTs\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>to suggest appropriate measures in respect of Denotified and Nomadic Tribes that may be undertaken by the Central Government or the State Government.<\/p>\n<p>NCDNT submitted its report on 08.01.2018.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As per the report, a total of 1235 communities have been identified as DNTs across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the Commission\u2019s recommendations, the ministry constituted the Development and Welfare Board for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNCs) in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>The Board has been mandated to formulate and implement welfare and development programmes for these communities.<\/p>\n<p>The Renke Commission (2008) was earlier commissioned to identify and list the DNT communities.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/denotified-nomadic-and-semi-nomadic-tribes-demand-separate-column-census-2027\/article70591623.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/denotified-nomadic-and-semi-nomadic-tribes-demand-separate-column-census-2027\/article70591623.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\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 the Hakki Pikki Tribe, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They are one of the major tribal communities in Karnataka.<\/li>\n<li>They are famous for their ancient and intimate knowledge of snakes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"817\"\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_83_817\"\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_83_817\"\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_83_817\"\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_83_817\"\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>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Eight members of Karnataka\u2019s Hakki Pikki tribal community, who had travelled to Central Africa for the sale of herbal products, are now facing a serious crisis after their visas expired.<\/p>\n<p>About Hakki Pikki Tribe:<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Hakki-Pikki\u2019 is one of the major tribal communities in Karnataka.<\/p>\n<p>According to the 2011 census, the Hakki Pikki population in Karnataka is 11,892.<\/p>\n<p>In Kannada, the word \u2018Hakki\u2019 stands for \u2018bird&#8217; and \u2018Pikki\u2019 stands for the verb \u2018to catch\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the community is known as the \u2018bird catcher,\u2019 which is their traditional occupation.<\/p>\n<p>They\u00a0 believe their original ancestor was the legendary Ranapratap Singh and that they are from a Kshatriya or warrior background.<\/p>\n<p>They believe their ancestors migrated to southern India after being defeated by the Moghuls.<\/p>\n<p>They are recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in India.<\/p>\n<p>Language:<\/p>\n<p>Despite being surrounded by Dravidian languages and living in southern India, the community speaks an Indo-Aryan language.<\/p>\n<p>Their mother tongue was designated &#8216;Vaagri&#8217; by scholars.<\/p>\n<p>They communicate in &#8216;Vaagri&#8217; at home but speak in Kannada when conducting daily business.<\/p>\n<p>UNESCO has listed \u2018Vaagri\u2019 as one of the endangered languages.<\/p>\n<p>Occupation:<\/p>\n<p>After the implementation of stricter wildlife laws, the tribe changed its occupation from hunting to selling spices, flowers, Ayurveda formulations, and herbal oils.<\/p>\n<p>They began doing odd jobs like working in fields and sharpening knives and sickles by riding around towns.<\/p>\n<p>They are renowned for their indigenous medicines. The community resided in the dense jungles for a long time and created its own plant- and herb-based medicine systems.<\/p>\n<p>They now travel globally to sell these products, especially in the African continent, where there is a demand for cheaper alternatives to Western medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Rituals and Customs:<\/p>\n<p>The tribe follows Hindu traditions and celebrates Hindu festivals.<\/p>\n<p>They follow a clan-based social structure and practice endogamy within their clan.<\/p>\n<p>The tribe prefers cross-cousin marriages.<\/p>\n<p>The society is matriarchal, where the groom gives dowry to the bride\u2019s family.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehansindia.com\/karnataka\/central-africa-visa-crisis-eight-hakki-pikki-tribe-members-from-karnataka-stranded-abroad-1044532#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehansindia.com\/karnataka\/central-africa-visa-crisis-eight-hakki-pikki-tribe-members-from-karnataka-stranded-abroad-1044532#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehansindia.com\/karnataka\/central-africa-visa-crisis-eight-hakki-pikki-tribe-members-from-karnataka-stranded-abroad-1044532#google_vignette<\/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>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Eight members of Karnataka\u2019s Hakki Pikki tribal community, who had travelled to Central Africa for the sale of herbal products, are now facing a serious crisis after their visas expired.<\/p>\n<p>About Hakki Pikki Tribe:<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Hakki-Pikki\u2019 is one of the major tribal communities in Karnataka.<\/p>\n<p>According to the 2011 census, the Hakki Pikki population in Karnataka is 11,892.<\/p>\n<p>In Kannada, the word \u2018Hakki\u2019 stands for \u2018bird&#8217; and \u2018Pikki\u2019 stands for the verb \u2018to catch\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the community is known as the \u2018bird catcher,\u2019 which is their traditional occupation.<\/p>\n<p>They\u00a0 believe their original ancestor was the legendary Ranapratap Singh and that they are from a Kshatriya or warrior background.<\/p>\n<p>They believe their ancestors migrated to southern India after being defeated by the Moghuls.<\/p>\n<p>They are recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in India.<\/p>\n<p>Language:<\/p>\n<p>Despite being surrounded by Dravidian languages and living in southern India, the community speaks an Indo-Aryan language.<\/p>\n<p>Their mother tongue was designated &#8216;Vaagri&#8217; by scholars.<\/p>\n<p>They communicate in &#8216;Vaagri&#8217; at home but speak in Kannada when conducting daily business.<\/p>\n<p>UNESCO has listed \u2018Vaagri\u2019 as one of the endangered languages.<\/p>\n<p>Occupation:<\/p>\n<p>After the implementation of stricter wildlife laws, the tribe changed its occupation from hunting to selling spices, flowers, Ayurveda formulations, and herbal oils.<\/p>\n<p>They began doing odd jobs like working in fields and sharpening knives and sickles by riding around towns.<\/p>\n<p>They are renowned for their indigenous medicines. The community resided in the dense jungles for a long time and created its own plant- and herb-based medicine systems.<\/p>\n<p>They now travel globally to sell these products, especially in the African continent, where there is a demand for cheaper alternatives to Western medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Rituals and Customs:<\/p>\n<p>The tribe follows Hindu traditions and celebrates Hindu festivals.<\/p>\n<p>They follow a clan-based social structure and practice endogamy within their clan.<\/p>\n<p>The tribe prefers cross-cousin marriages.<\/p>\n<p>The society is matriarchal, where the groom gives dowry to the bride\u2019s family.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehansindia.com\/karnataka\/central-africa-visa-crisis-eight-hakki-pikki-tribe-members-from-karnataka-stranded-abroad-1044532#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehansindia.com\/karnataka\/central-africa-visa-crisis-eight-hakki-pikki-tribe-members-from-karnataka-stranded-abroad-1044532#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehansindia.com\/karnataka\/central-africa-visa-crisis-eight-hakki-pikki-tribe-members-from-karnataka-stranded-abroad-1044532#google_vignette<\/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 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>5<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/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>El Chichon Volcano, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"818\"\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_83_818\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Indonesia                                            <\/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_83_818\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Chile                                            <\/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_83_818\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Japan                                            <\/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_83_818\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Mexico                                            <\/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>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Unusual changes inside the crater of Chich\u00f3n volcano in southern Mexico have raised fresh concerns among volcanologists.<\/p>\n<p>About El Chichon Volcano:<\/p>\n<p>El Chich\u00f3n, also known as Chichonal, is a stratovolcano situated in the forested terrain of north-central Chiapas, Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>It is the youngest volcano in the northwestern part of the 150-km-long Chiapanecan volcanic arc.<\/p>\n<p>This volcano is made up of several lava domes and a tuff ring. A tuff ring is a low, wide ring of volcanic ash and rock.<\/p>\n<p>El Chich\u00f3n sits between two larger volcanic areas: the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt and the Central America Volcanic Arc.<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the most active volcanoes located in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>It has produced at least 12 major volcanic eruptions during the past 8000 years.<\/p>\n<p>El Chich\u00f3n became very well known for its eruption in 1982.<\/p>\n<p>The 1982 eruption\u00a0 was the biggest disaster in modern Mexican history.<\/p>\n<p>The powerful 1982 explosive eruptions of high-sulfur, anhydrite-bearing magma were accompanied by devastating pyroclastic flows and surges and destroyed the summit lava dome.<\/p>\n<p>The eruptions created a new 1-kilometer-wide crater that now contains an acidic crater lake.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indiandefencereview.com\/deadliest-volcano-waking-up-again-after-decades-of-silence\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indiandefencereview.com\/deadliest-volcano-waking-up-again-after-decades-of-silence\/<\/a><\/strong><\/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>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Unusual changes inside the crater of Chich\u00f3n volcano in southern Mexico have raised fresh concerns among volcanologists.<\/p>\n<p>About El Chichon Volcano:<\/p>\n<p>El Chich\u00f3n, also known as Chichonal, is a stratovolcano situated in the forested terrain of north-central Chiapas, Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>It is the youngest volcano in the northwestern part of the 150-km-long Chiapanecan volcanic arc.<\/p>\n<p>This volcano is made up of several lava domes and a tuff ring. A tuff ring is a low, wide ring of volcanic ash and rock.<\/p>\n<p>El Chich\u00f3n sits between two larger volcanic areas: the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt and the Central America Volcanic Arc.<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the most active volcanoes located in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>It has produced at least 12 major volcanic eruptions during the past 8000 years.<\/p>\n<p>El Chich\u00f3n became very well known for its eruption in 1982.<\/p>\n<p>The 1982 eruption\u00a0 was the biggest disaster in modern Mexican history.<\/p>\n<p>The powerful 1982 explosive eruptions of high-sulfur, anhydrite-bearing magma were accompanied by devastating pyroclastic flows and surges and destroyed the summit lava dome.<\/p>\n<p>The eruptions created a new 1-kilometer-wide crater that now contains an acidic crater lake.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indiandefencereview.com\/deadliest-volcano-waking-up-again-after-decades-of-silence\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indiandefencereview.com\/deadliest-volcano-waking-up-again-after-decades-of-silence\/<\/a><\/strong><\/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>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/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 Yuva Sahakar Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It encourages young entrepreneur Cooperative Societies which are in operation for a minimum of 3 months.<\/li>\n<li>It is being implemented by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"819\"\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_83_819\"\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_83_819\"\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_83_819\"\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_83_819\"\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 Ministry of Cooperation provided details of financial assistance released to cooperatives along with beneficiaries for financial year 2022- to 2025 under Yuva Sahakar Scheme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yuva Sahakar \u2013 Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme\u201d aims to encourage newly formed <strong>cooperative societies with new and\/or innovative ideas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It encourages <strong>young entrepreneur Cooperative Societies<\/strong> which are in operation for a <strong>minimum of 3 months.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Loan facility:<\/strong> The loan provided under the <strong>scheme is a long-term loan<\/strong> (up to 5 years) and as an incentive, NCDC <strong>provides 2% interest subvention<\/strong> on its applicable rate of interest on term loan for the project activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong> It is being implemented by <strong>National Cooperative Development Corporation<\/strong> (NCDC) across the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Yuva Sahakar Scheme:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>NCDC has produced a dedicated fund with liberal traits entitling youth to avail the scheme.<\/li>\n<li>It is linked with <strong>1000 crores of the Cooperative Start-up and Innovation Fund <\/strong>that has been authorised by the NCDC.<\/li>\n<li>It provides more incentives to the cooperatives working in the North-Eastern region and the aspirational districts.<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive benefits are provided for women, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.<\/li>\n<li>Yuva Sahakar Scheme is a part of Sahakar 22, a Mission for Doubling Farmers\u2019 Income by 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223304&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223304&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/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 Ministry of Cooperation provided details of financial assistance released to cooperatives along with beneficiaries for financial year 2022- to 2025 under Yuva Sahakar Scheme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yuva Sahakar \u2013 Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme\u201d aims to encourage newly formed <strong>cooperative societies with new and\/or innovative ideas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It encourages <strong>young entrepreneur Cooperative Societies<\/strong> which are in operation for a <strong>minimum of 3 months.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Loan facility:<\/strong> The loan provided under the <strong>scheme is a long-term loan<\/strong> (up to 5 years) and as an incentive, NCDC <strong>provides 2% interest subvention<\/strong> on its applicable rate of interest on term loan for the project activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong> It is being implemented by <strong>National Cooperative Development Corporation<\/strong> (NCDC) across the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Yuva Sahakar Scheme:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>NCDC has produced a dedicated fund with liberal traits entitling youth to avail the scheme.<\/li>\n<li>It is linked with <strong>1000 crores of the Cooperative Start-up and Innovation Fund <\/strong>that has been authorised by the NCDC.<\/li>\n<li>It provides more incentives to the cooperatives working in the North-Eastern region and the aspirational districts.<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive benefits are provided for women, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.<\/li>\n<li>Yuva Sahakar Scheme is a part of Sahakar 22, a Mission for Doubling Farmers\u2019 Income by 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223304&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223304&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/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 BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It was launched in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).<\/li>\n<li>It serves as a one-stop centre providing integrated support services to manufacturing companies and MSMEs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"820\"\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_83_820\"\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_83_820\"\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_83_820\"\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_83_820\"\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: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, India joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was launched in partnership with <strong>the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> It serves as a <strong>one-stop centre providing integrated support services<\/strong> to manufacturing companies and <strong>Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises<\/strong> (MSMEs) across BRICS countries.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>network-driven initiative under UNIDO<\/strong>, supporting SMEs, industrial modernization, and digital transformation in BRICS.<\/li>\n<li>It focuses on <strong>strengthening Industry 4.0 competencies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong> The <strong>National Productivity Council<\/strong> (NPC) has been designated as the India Centre for BRICS Industrial Competencies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222956&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222956&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222956&#038;reg=3&#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>Recently, India joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was launched in partnership with <strong>the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> It serves as a <strong>one-stop centre providing integrated support services<\/strong> to manufacturing companies and <strong>Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises<\/strong> (MSMEs) across BRICS countries.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>network-driven initiative under UNIDO<\/strong>, supporting SMEs, industrial modernization, and digital transformation in BRICS.<\/li>\n<li>It focuses on <strong>strengthening Industry 4.0 competencies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong> The <strong>National Productivity Council<\/strong> (NPC) has been designated as the India Centre for BRICS Industrial Competencies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222956&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222956&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222956&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/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; 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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 SAMRIDH Programme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It aims to\u00a0support existing and upcoming Accelerators to select and accelerate potential IT-based startups to scale.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is a flagship programme of the\u00a0Ministry of Industry and Commerce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"821\"\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_83_821\"\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_83_821\"\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_83_821\"\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_83_821\"\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 union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology informed the Lok Sabha about SAMRIDH Programme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth<\/strong> (SAMRIDH)\u00a0is a flagship programme of the\u00a0<strong>Ministry of Electronics &amp; IT\u00a0(MeitY).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> It aims to\u00a0support <strong>existing and upcoming Accelerators<\/strong> to select and accelerate potential IT-based startups to scale.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Among others, the <strong>program focuses on accelerating the startups<\/strong> by providing\u00a0customer connect, investors connect and connect to international markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support:<\/strong> The program support <strong>300 tech Start-Ups in 3-year duration<\/strong> with cohort size of 5-10 StartUps.\n<ul>\n<li>In the first round of cohort, 22 Accelerators spread across 12 states are supporting 175 startups, selected through a multilevel screening process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Support: <\/strong>It provides financial support <strong>of \u20b92 lakh per startup<\/strong> to selected accelerators, along with matching funding to <strong>startups up to a maximum of \u20b940 lakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong> It is being implemented <strong>by\u00a0MeitY Start-up Hub<\/strong> (MSH), Digital India Corporation (DIC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223047&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223047&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223047&#038;reg=3&#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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology informed the Lok Sabha about SAMRIDH Programme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth<\/strong> (SAMRIDH)\u00a0is a flagship programme of the\u00a0<strong>Ministry of Electronics &amp; IT\u00a0(MeitY).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> It aims to\u00a0support <strong>existing and upcoming Accelerators<\/strong> to select and accelerate potential IT-based startups to scale.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Among others, the <strong>program focuses on accelerating the startups<\/strong> by providing\u00a0customer connect, investors connect and connect to international markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support:<\/strong> The program support <strong>300 tech Start-Ups in 3-year duration<\/strong> with cohort size of 5-10 StartUps.\n<ul>\n<li>In the first round of cohort, 22 Accelerators spread across 12 states are supporting 175 startups, selected through a multilevel screening process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial Support: <\/strong>It provides financial support <strong>of \u20b92 lakh per startup<\/strong> to selected accelerators, along with matching funding to <strong>startups up to a maximum of \u20b940 lakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong> It is being implemented <strong>by\u00a0MeitY Start-up Hub<\/strong> (MSH), Digital India Corporation (DIC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223047&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223047&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223047&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/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; 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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>With reference to Bharat Taxi, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.<\/li>\n<li>It is developed under the Union Ministry of Cooperative and the National e-Governance Division.<\/li>\n<li>Under this drivers can purchase shares and become cooperative members.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"822\"\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_83_822\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only One                                            <\/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_83_822\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only Two                                            <\/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_83_822\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/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_83_822\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/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>The union Cooperation Minister will launch India\u2019s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, \u201cBharat Taxi,\u201d at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bharat Taxi is India\u2019s first <strong>cooperative-led ride-hailing platform<\/strong> registered under the <strong>Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>government-supported initiative<\/strong> developed under the Union Ministry of Cooperation and the <strong>National e-Governance Division<\/strong> (NeGD).<\/li>\n<li>It is India\u2019s first cooperative taxi network, allowing <strong>drivers to become shareholders<\/strong> and <strong>co-owners.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoted:<\/strong> It is being jointly promoted by leading cooperative and financial institutions including <strong>NCDC, IFFCO, AMUL, KRIBHCO, NAFED, NABARD, NDD Band NCEL.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of Bharat Taxi Initiative:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driver-Owned Fleet:<\/strong> Drivers can <strong>purchase shares and become cooperative members,<\/strong> giving them transparency and decision-making power.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zero Commission:<\/strong> Unlike private cab aggregators that take a large cut, Bharat Taxi transfers the full fare to the driver.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparent, No-Surge Pricing:<\/strong> Fares will remain predictable, with <strong>no surge charges.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Platform Integration &amp; Technical Architecture:<\/strong> Integration of the Bharat Taxi platform with national digital platforms such as DigiLocker, UMANG, and API Setu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security, Compliance &amp; Infrastructure:<\/strong> Ensuring adherence to Government of India\u2019s <strong>data protection<\/strong> <strong>norms and cybersecurity standards<\/strong> and advising on robust technical infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223166&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223166&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223166&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text<\/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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The union Cooperation Minister will launch India\u2019s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, \u201cBharat Taxi,\u201d at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bharat Taxi is India\u2019s first <strong>cooperative-led ride-hailing platform<\/strong> registered under the <strong>Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>government-supported initiative<\/strong> developed under the Union Ministry of Cooperation and the <strong>National e-Governance Division<\/strong> (NeGD).<\/li>\n<li>It is India\u2019s first cooperative taxi network, allowing <strong>drivers to become shareholders<\/strong> and <strong>co-owners.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Promoted:<\/strong> It is being jointly promoted by leading cooperative and financial institutions including <strong>NCDC, IFFCO, AMUL, KRIBHCO, NAFED, NABARD, NDD Band NCEL.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of Bharat Taxi Initiative:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driver-Owned Fleet:<\/strong> Drivers can <strong>purchase shares and become cooperative members,<\/strong> giving them transparency and decision-making power.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zero Commission:<\/strong> Unlike private cab aggregators that take a large cut, Bharat Taxi transfers the full fare to the driver.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparent, No-Surge Pricing:<\/strong> Fares will remain predictable, with <strong>no surge charges.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Platform Integration &amp; Technical Architecture:<\/strong> Integration of the Bharat Taxi platform with national digital platforms such as DigiLocker, UMANG, and API Setu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security, Compliance &amp; Infrastructure:<\/strong> Ensuring adherence to Government of India\u2019s <strong>data protection<\/strong> <strong>norms and cybersecurity standards<\/strong> and advising on robust technical infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223166&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223166&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2223166&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text<\/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; 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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 AI stack:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the complete set of tools and systems that work together to build and run AI applications.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is made up of five layers and application layer represents the user-facing component of the AI stack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"823\"\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_83_823\"\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_83_823\"\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_83_823\"\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_83_823\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. 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AI <strong>models are trained on data to recognize patterns<\/strong>, make predictions, and take decisions.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>the core intelligence that determines<\/strong> how effectively applications can understand, predict, and respond to real-world needs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> They help <strong>detect diseases from X-rays<\/strong>, predict crop yields, translate languages, or answer questions through chatbots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compute layer<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>provides the computing power required to train and run AI models<\/strong>. During training, compute processes vast amounts of data so the model can learn and improve.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is the critical enabler that <strong>determines the scale, speed, and sophistication<\/strong> of AI innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Centres and Network Infrastructure Layer<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Data centres are <strong>where AI systems are stored and operated,<\/strong> while networks like the internet, broadband, and 5G move data between users, computers, and AI models.<\/li>\n<li>The data centres and network infrastructure layer provides <strong>the foundational backbone<\/strong> that enables AI systems to operate at scale and in real time.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy Layer: <\/strong>It keeps the <strong>entire AI stack running.<\/strong> AI data centres consume large amounts of electricity because powerful computers are needed to train and operate AI systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?id=157204&amp;NoteId=157204&amp;ModuleId=3&amp;reg=6&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?id=157204&#038;NoteId=157204&#038;ModuleId=3&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?id=157204&#038;NoteId=157204&#038;ModuleId=3&#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>\u00a0India is anchored in the vision of AI for Humanity and building a robust AI stack is both a technological priority and a social commitment for India.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An AI stack is the <strong>complete set of tools and systems<\/strong> that work together to <strong>build and run AI applications.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It makes <strong>artificial intelligence work in the real world<\/strong>, from the apps people use every day to the data, computing power, networks etc.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>made up of\u00a0five layers<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Layer<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It represents the <strong>user-facing component<\/strong> of the AI stack.<\/li>\n<li>It includes AI-powered apps and services such as <strong>health diagnostic tools<\/strong>, farming advisory platforms, chatbots, and language translation applications.<\/li>\n<li>This layer turns <strong>complex AI processes into simple<\/strong>, user-friendly services that people can easily use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI model layer<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It acts as the\u00a0brain\u00a0of AI systems. AI <strong>models are trained on data to recognize patterns<\/strong>, make predictions, and take decisions.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>the core intelligence that determines<\/strong> how effectively applications can understand, predict, and respond to real-world needs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> They help <strong>detect diseases from X-rays<\/strong>, predict crop yields, translate languages, or answer questions through chatbots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compute layer<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>provides the computing power required to train and run AI models<\/strong>. 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