{"id":87134,"date":"2026-02-10T16:51:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=87134"},"modified":"2026-02-10T16:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:21:13","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-10-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-10-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 10 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_88\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 10 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. 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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>The Kimberley Process (KP), recently seen in the news, primarily aims to:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"865\"\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_88_865\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Promote sustainable mining practices worldwide.                                            <\/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_88_865\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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Eliminate the trade in conflict diamonds.                                            <\/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_88_865\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Promote peaceful uses of outer space.                                            <\/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>India has assumed the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for the year 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kimberley Process (KP):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>coalition of governments, civil society and the diamond industry<\/strong> to <strong>eliminate the trade in so-called conflict diamonds. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Conflict diamonds are defined by the relevant United Nations Security Council resolution (UNSC resolution 1459) as \u201c<strong>rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to finance conflict<\/strong> aimed at undermining legitimate governments\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Based on a mandate from the United Nations, the Kimberley Process<strong> regulates the international trade in rough diamonds. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Participants <\/strong>in the scheme <strong>are required to:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Satisfy \u2018minimum requirements\u2019<\/strong> and <strong>establish national legislation<\/strong>, institutions and i<strong>mport\/export controls;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Commit to transparent practices and to the <strong>exchange of critical statistical data;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Trade only with other participants in the Scheme;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Certify shipments as conflict-free.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Currently it has 60 participants, representing <strong>86 countries <\/strong>(with the EU as a single participant) which account for more than <strong>99% of the global rough diamond production and trade. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The KP <strong>meets twice a year<\/strong> at the Intersessional and Plenary meetings. It is chaired by a participating country on an annual, rotating basis.<\/li>\n<li>As a <strong>consensus-based body, <\/strong>the KP relies on the constructive engagement from all participants of the tripartite structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the mechanism the KP uses to <strong>prevent the trade of conflict diamonds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under this scheme, the <strong>Government implements safeguards on shipments of rough diamonds<\/strong> and<strong> certifies the diamond as conflict-free.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>According to this Scheme, <strong>each rough diamond shipment must be accompanied<\/strong> by the <strong>Kimberley Process certificate<\/strong> and<strong> transported in a tamper-resistant container.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The KP certificate states the authenticity of the rough diamond.<\/li>\n<li>Since 2003,<strong> India has been actively participating<\/strong> in the KPCS process.\n<ul>\n<li>The D<strong>epartment of Commerce <\/strong>is the <strong>nodal Department.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gem &amp; Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) <\/strong>is designated as the K<strong>PCS Importing and Exporting Authority in India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>GJEPC <\/strong>is responsible for<strong> issuing KP Certificates<\/strong> and is also the <strong>custodian of KP Certificates received in the country.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/a-chance-for-india-to-polish-the-kimberley-process\/article70612197.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/a-chance-for-india-to-polish-the-kimberley-process\/article70612197.ece#google_vignette<\/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>India has assumed the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for the year 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kimberley Process (KP):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>coalition of governments, civil society and the diamond industry<\/strong> to <strong>eliminate the trade in so-called conflict diamonds. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Conflict diamonds are defined by the relevant United Nations Security Council resolution (UNSC resolution 1459) as \u201c<strong>rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to finance conflict<\/strong> aimed at undermining legitimate governments\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Based on a mandate from the United Nations, the Kimberley Process<strong> regulates the international trade in rough diamonds. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Participants <\/strong>in the scheme <strong>are required to:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Satisfy \u2018minimum requirements\u2019<\/strong> and <strong>establish national legislation<\/strong>, institutions and i<strong>mport\/export controls;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Commit to transparent practices and to the <strong>exchange of critical statistical data;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Trade only with other participants in the Scheme;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Certify shipments as conflict-free.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Currently it has 60 participants, representing <strong>86 countries <\/strong>(with the EU as a single participant) which account for more than <strong>99% of the global rough diamond production and trade. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The KP <strong>meets twice a year<\/strong> at the Intersessional and Plenary meetings. It is chaired by a participating country on an annual, rotating basis.<\/li>\n<li>As a <strong>consensus-based body, <\/strong>the KP relies on the constructive engagement from all participants of the tripartite structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the mechanism the KP uses to <strong>prevent the trade of conflict diamonds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under this scheme, the <strong>Government implements safeguards on shipments of rough diamonds<\/strong> and<strong> certifies the diamond as conflict-free.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>According to this Scheme, <strong>each rough diamond shipment must be accompanied<\/strong> by the <strong>Kimberley Process certificate<\/strong> and<strong> transported in a tamper-resistant container.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The KP certificate states the authenticity of the rough diamond.<\/li>\n<li>Since 2003,<strong> India has been actively participating<\/strong> in the KPCS process.\n<ul>\n<li>The D<strong>epartment of Commerce <\/strong>is the <strong>nodal Department.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gem &amp; Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) <\/strong>is designated as the K<strong>PCS Importing and Exporting Authority in India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>GJEPC <\/strong>is responsible for<strong> issuing KP Certificates<\/strong> and is also the <strong>custodian of KP Certificates received in the country.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/a-chance-for-india-to-polish-the-kimberley-process\/article70612197.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/a-chance-for-india-to-polish-the-kimberley-process\/article70612197.ece#google_vignette<\/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>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 the Himalayan Griffon, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a high-altitude vulture.<\/li>\n<li>It is classified as \u2018Endangered\u2019 under the IUCN Red List.<\/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=\"866\"\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_88_866\"\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_88_866\"\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_88_866\"\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_88_866\"\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<h2>The Himalayan Griffon Vulture- which is usually found in the high-altitude region and migrates to Indian states \u2014\u00a0 was recently spotted in Melghat in the Amravati district of Maharashtra due to the presence of recently released captive-bred vultures.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Himalayan Griffon:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is one of the\u202fnine species of vultures found in India.<\/li>\n<li>It is a type of <strong>Old World Vulture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Gyps himalayensis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is found along the <strong>Himalayas <\/strong>and the<strong> adjoining Tibetan region<\/strong> and is also found in the <strong>Central Asian mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Occasionally<\/strong> it <strong>migrates to northern India,<\/strong> but migration usually only occurs <strong>altitudinally<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Himalayan vultures are <strong>huge, bulky vultures <\/strong>with<strong> stout bills, loosely feathered ruff, long wings,<\/strong> and a <strong>short tail. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They can weigh up to 12 kg with a body length of 95 to 130 cm and a wingspan of 270 to 300 cm.<\/li>\n<li>Due to sheer size and weight, these birds are <strong>incapable of sustained flapping flight <\/strong>and are thus often <strong>seen soaring on wind thermals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Juveniles <\/strong>generally experience a gradual change of <strong>body covering from white down to dark brown feathers,<\/strong> with the <strong>head <\/strong>remaining a <strong>whitish color. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Adults strongly contrast between cream and blackish<\/strong>, while the juveniles are dark.<\/li>\n<li>These are <strong>monogamous, <\/strong>and <strong>pairs return to the same nesting and roosting sites<\/strong> from year to year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nests <\/strong>are <strong>built on ledges or in small caves<\/strong> 100 to 200 m up cliffs.<\/li>\n<li>These are <strong>diurnal <\/strong>and mostly <strong>solitary <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Near Threatened<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/maharashtra\/bnhs-rewilding-efforts-attract-himalayan-griffon-vulture-spotted-in-maharashtra-3892999\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/maharashtra\/bnhs-rewilding-efforts-attract-himalayan-griffon-vulture-spotted-in-maharashtra-3892999<\/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<h2>The Himalayan Griffon Vulture- which is usually found in the high-altitude region and migrates to Indian states \u2014\u00a0 was recently spotted in Melghat in the Amravati district of Maharashtra due to the presence of recently released captive-bred vultures.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>About Himalayan Griffon:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is one of the\u202fnine species of vultures found in India.<\/li>\n<li>It is a type of <strong>Old World Vulture.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Gyps himalayensis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is found along the <strong>Himalayas <\/strong>and the<strong> adjoining Tibetan region<\/strong> and is also found in the <strong>Central Asian mountains.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Occasionally<\/strong> it <strong>migrates to northern India,<\/strong> but migration usually only occurs <strong>altitudinally<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Himalayan vultures are <strong>huge, bulky vultures <\/strong>with<strong> stout bills, loosely feathered ruff, long wings,<\/strong> and a <strong>short tail. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They can weigh up to 12 kg with a body length of 95 to 130 cm and a wingspan of 270 to 300 cm.<\/li>\n<li>Due to sheer size and weight, these birds are <strong>incapable of sustained flapping flight <\/strong>and are thus often <strong>seen soaring on wind thermals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Juveniles <\/strong>generally experience a gradual change of <strong>body covering from white down to dark brown feathers,<\/strong> with the <strong>head <\/strong>remaining a <strong>whitish color. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Adults strongly contrast between cream and blackish<\/strong>, while the juveniles are dark.<\/li>\n<li>These are <strong>monogamous, <\/strong>and <strong>pairs return to the same nesting and roosting sites<\/strong> from year to year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nests <\/strong>are <strong>built on ledges or in small caves<\/strong> 100 to 200 m up cliffs.<\/li>\n<li>These are <strong>diurnal <\/strong>and mostly <strong>solitary <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Near Threatened<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/maharashtra\/bnhs-rewilding-efforts-attract-himalayan-griffon-vulture-spotted-in-maharashtra-3892999\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/india\/maharashtra\/bnhs-rewilding-efforts-attract-himalayan-griffon-vulture-spotted-in-maharashtra-3892999<\/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 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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 SCALP Missile, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a long-range ballistic missile.<\/li>\n<li>It was developed by the United States.<\/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=\"867\"\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_88_867\"\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_88_867\"\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_88_867\"\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_88_867\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>India and France are in discussions to finalise a major deal for the procurement of SCALP cruise missiles, following their successful use by the IAF in precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor last year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About SCALP Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The SCALP missile, also known as <strong>Storm Shadow,<\/strong> is a <strong>long-range, air-launched cruise missile.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>developed together by France and the United Kingdom<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is in<strong> service with<\/strong> <strong>multiple NATO and allied air forces.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The missile has a launch weight of around 1,300 kg and a length of approximately 5.10 m.<\/li>\n<li>It is powered by <strong>turbojet engines<\/strong> and has a <strong>range of 250 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The missile has a<strong> tandem warhead configuratio<\/strong>n, comprising a shaped charge for initial penetration and a secondary high-explosive charge for enhanced lethality.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>stealth design <\/strong>and <strong>advanced navigation system (INS, GPS, and terrain referencing) <\/strong>allow it to <strong>fly low,<\/strong> evade detection, and strike deep into enemy territory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On approaching the target,<\/strong> its onboard<strong> infrared seeker matches the target image with the stored picture <\/strong>to ensure a precision strike and minimal collateral damage.<\/li>\n<li>Capable of night and <strong>all-weather operations,<\/strong> SCALP is particularly <strong>effective for penetrating hardened bunkers and ammunition stores.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/india\/rs-3-200-crore-scalp-cruise-missile-deal-on-cards-as-india-france-plan-defence-talks-13817475.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/india\/rs-3-200-crore-scalp-cruise-missile-deal-on-cards-as-india-france-plan-defence-talks-13817475.html<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>India and France are in discussions to finalise a major deal for the procurement of SCALP cruise missiles, following their successful use by the IAF in precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor last year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About SCALP Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The SCALP missile, also known as <strong>Storm Shadow,<\/strong> is a <strong>long-range, air-launched cruise missile.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>developed together by France and the United Kingdom<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is in<strong> service with<\/strong> <strong>multiple NATO and allied air forces.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The missile has a launch weight of around 1,300 kg and a length of approximately 5.10 m.<\/li>\n<li>It is powered by <strong>turbojet engines<\/strong> and has a <strong>range of 250 km.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The missile has a<strong> tandem warhead configuratio<\/strong>n, comprising a shaped charge for initial penetration and a secondary high-explosive charge for enhanced lethality.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>stealth design <\/strong>and <strong>advanced navigation system (INS, GPS, and terrain referencing) <\/strong>allow it to <strong>fly low,<\/strong> evade detection, and strike deep into enemy territory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On approaching the target,<\/strong> its onboard<strong> infrared seeker matches the target image with the stored picture <\/strong>to ensure a precision strike and minimal collateral damage.<\/li>\n<li>Capable of night and <strong>all-weather operations,<\/strong> SCALP is particularly <strong>effective for penetrating hardened bunkers and ammunition stores.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are not correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/india\/rs-3-200-crore-scalp-cruise-missile-deal-on-cards-as-india-france-plan-defence-talks-13817475.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/news\/india\/rs-3-200-crore-scalp-cruise-missile-deal-on-cards-as-india-france-plan-defence-talks-13817475.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px 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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>The HbA1c test is primarily used to assess which of the following?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"868\"\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_88_868\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Rate of glucose excretion through the kidneys.                                            <\/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_88_868\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Average blood glucose level over the past 2\u20133 months.                                            <\/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_88_868\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Iron storage efficiency in the human body.                                            <\/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_88_868\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Genetic inheritance patterns of blood groups.                                            <\/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>A new study has found that glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a laboratory test commonly used in India for detecting type-2 diabetes, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About HbA1c Test:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test<\/strong> is a <strong>blood test<\/strong> that shows your <strong>average level of blood glucose,<\/strong> also called<strong> blood sugar, over the past two to three months.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Glucose <\/strong>is a type of sugar in your blood that <strong>comes from the foods<\/strong> you eat. Your <strong>cells use glucose for energy. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>hormone <\/strong>calle<strong>d insulin helps glucose get into your cells. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>If you have diabetes,<\/strong> your <strong>body doesn&#8217;t make enough insulin,<\/strong> or your cells don&#8217;t use it well.<\/li>\n<li>As a result, <strong>glucose can&#8217;t get into your cells<\/strong>, so your <strong>blood glucose levels increase.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Glucose <\/strong>in your blood <strong>sticks to hemoglobin<\/strong>, a protein in your red blood cells (RBCs).<\/li>\n<li>As your blood glucose levels increase, more of your hemoglobin will be coated with glucose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>A1C test measures<\/strong> the <strong>percentage of <\/strong>your <strong>RBCs <\/strong>that have <strong>glucose-coated<\/strong> <strong>hemoglobin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>An A1C test can show your <strong>average glucose level for the past three months <\/strong>because:\n<ul>\n<li>Glucose sticks to hemoglobin for as long as the RBCs are alive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RBCs live about three months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>High A1C levels<\/strong> are a <strong>sign of high blood glucose<\/strong> from <strong>diabetes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetes <\/strong>can cause <strong>serious health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease<\/strong>, and <strong>nerve damage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>But with treatment and lifestyle changes, you can control your blood glucose levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/india\/lancet-study-flags-flaws-in-hba1c-test-says-anemia-distorts-diabetes-diagnosis-in-india\/articleshow\/128126246.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/india\/lancet-study-flags-flaws-in-hba1c-test-says-anemia-distorts-diabetes-diagnosis-in-india\/articleshow\/128126246.cms?from=mdr<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new study has found that glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a laboratory test commonly used in India for detecting type-2 diabetes, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About HbA1c Test:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test<\/strong> is a <strong>blood test<\/strong> that shows your <strong>average level of blood glucose,<\/strong> also called<strong> blood sugar, over the past two to three months.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Glucose <\/strong>is a type of sugar in your blood that <strong>comes from the foods<\/strong> you eat. Your <strong>cells use glucose for energy. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>hormone <\/strong>calle<strong>d insulin helps glucose get into your cells. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>If you have diabetes,<\/strong> your <strong>body doesn&#8217;t make enough insulin,<\/strong> or your cells don&#8217;t use it well.<\/li>\n<li>As a result, <strong>glucose can&#8217;t get into your cells<\/strong>, so your <strong>blood glucose levels increase.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Glucose <\/strong>in your blood <strong>sticks to hemoglobin<\/strong>, a protein in your red blood cells (RBCs).<\/li>\n<li>As your blood glucose levels increase, more of your hemoglobin will be coated with glucose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>A1C test measures<\/strong> the <strong>percentage of <\/strong>your <strong>RBCs <\/strong>that have <strong>glucose-coated<\/strong> <strong>hemoglobin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>An A1C test can show your <strong>average glucose level for the past three months <\/strong>because:\n<ul>\n<li>Glucose sticks to hemoglobin for as long as the RBCs are alive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RBCs live about three months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>High A1C levels<\/strong> are a <strong>sign of high blood glucose<\/strong> from <strong>diabetes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetes <\/strong>can cause <strong>serious health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease<\/strong>, and <strong>nerve damage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>But with treatment and lifestyle changes, you can control your blood glucose levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/india\/lancet-study-flags-flaws-in-hba1c-test-says-anemia-distorts-diabetes-diagnosis-in-india\/articleshow\/128126246.cms?from=mdr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/india\/lancet-study-flags-flaws-in-hba1c-test-says-anemia-distorts-diabetes-diagnosis-in-india\/articleshow\/128126246.cms?from=mdr<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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>The Sansha Yongle Blue Hole, recently seen in the news, is located in which of the following water bodies?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"869\"\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_88_869\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Yellow Sea                                            <\/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_88_869\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Arabian Sea                                            <\/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_88_869\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. South China Sea                                            <\/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_88_869\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Caribbean Sea                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Sansha Yongle Blue Hole, also known as the Dragon Hole, sits in the South China Sea and has drawn scientific attention for more than a decade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dragon Hole:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Dragon Hole is the popular name for the <strong>Sansha Yongle Blue Hol<\/strong>e, a<strong> massive marine sinkhole<\/strong> in the<strong> South China Sea. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blue holes<\/strong> are <strong>steep-sided underwater cavities<\/strong>, often <strong>formed in limestone landscapes,<\/strong> that<strong> later flooded as sea levels rose.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is the<strong> deepest known underwater sinkhole<\/strong> in the world.<\/h2>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is about <strong>25 kilometers from the Discovery Reef<\/strong> in the South China Sea.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The local fishermen call it the\u2018eye\u2019of the South China Sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is believed to be <strong>301.19 meters deep, beating Dean&#8217;s Blue Hole in the Bahamas <\/strong>by almost 100 meters.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The almost <strong>vertical blue hole <\/strong>measures 130 meters in diameter at its surface entrance and 36 meters at its very <strong>bottom, <\/strong>where there is literally<strong> no water flow or exchange with the rest of the ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Water in the lower part <\/strong>of a deep blue hole like Dragon Hole is <strong>stagnant and anoxic<\/strong> with nearly <strong>no water circulation<\/strong> and thus <strong>unfavorable for most sea life<\/strong>, but nonetheless can<strong> support large colonies of bacteria.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, <strong>at least 20 ocean species thrive in the upper section<\/strong> of the hole, where there is a <strong>unique ecosystem<\/strong> characterized by <strong>ample oxygen and nutrients.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/rest-of-world\/the-dragon-hole-of-the-south-china-sea-where-the-ocean-slowly-runs-out-of-oxygen\/articleshow\/128118810.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/rest-of-world\/the-dragon-hole-of-the-south-china-sea-where-the-ocean-slowly-runs-out-of-oxygen\/articleshow\/128118810.cms<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Sansha Yongle Blue Hole, also known as the Dragon Hole, sits in the South China Sea and has drawn scientific attention for more than a decade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Dragon Hole:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Dragon Hole is the popular name for the <strong>Sansha Yongle Blue Hol<\/strong>e, a<strong> massive marine sinkhole<\/strong> in the<strong> South China Sea. <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blue holes<\/strong> are <strong>steep-sided underwater cavities<\/strong>, often <strong>formed in limestone landscapes,<\/strong> that<strong> later flooded as sea levels rose.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is the<strong> deepest known underwater sinkhole<\/strong> in the world.<\/h2>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is about <strong>25 kilometers from the Discovery Reef<\/strong> in the South China Sea.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The local fishermen call it the\u2018eye\u2019of the South China Sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is believed to be <strong>301.19 meters deep, beating Dean&#8217;s Blue Hole in the Bahamas <\/strong>by almost 100 meters.<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The almost <strong>vertical blue hole <\/strong>measures 130 meters in diameter at its surface entrance and 36 meters at its very <strong>bottom, <\/strong>where there is literally<strong> no water flow or exchange with the rest of the ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Water in the lower part <\/strong>of a deep blue hole like Dragon Hole is <strong>stagnant and anoxic<\/strong> with nearly <strong>no water circulation<\/strong> and thus <strong>unfavorable for most sea life<\/strong>, but nonetheless can<strong> support large colonies of bacteria.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>However, <strong>at least 20 ocean species thrive in the upper section<\/strong> of the hole, where there is a <strong>unique ecosystem<\/strong> characterized by <strong>ample oxygen and nutrients.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/rest-of-world\/the-dragon-hole-of-the-south-china-sea-where-the-ocean-slowly-runs-out-of-oxygen\/articleshow\/128118810.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/rest-of-world\/the-dragon-hole-of-the-south-china-sea-where-the-ocean-slowly-runs-out-of-oxygen\/articleshow\/128118810.cms<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button 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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>Mons Mouton, recently in news, is a:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"870\"\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_88_870\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. newly discovered state of matter                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input 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         name=\"question_88_870\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. an initiative of United Nation to protect indigenous people                                            <\/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_88_870\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. a mountain located near the South Pole of the Moon                                            <\/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>Scientists from Isro\u2019s Space Applications Centre (SAC) have identified a landing zone in the rugged south polar region of the Moon called Mons Mouton for India\u2019s first lunar sample return mission, Chandrayaan-4.<\/p>\n<p>Mons Mouton is a mountain about 6,000 meters high located near the South Pole of the Moon.<\/p>\n<p>Its peak is largely flat, which is favorable for landing.<\/p>\n<p>It is situated in the South Circumpolar Region (SCR) of the Moon.<\/p>\n<p>It is officially named Mons Mouton after NASA mathematician and computer programmer Melba Roy Mouton.<\/p>\n<p>It is believed to be positioned on the rim of the South-Pole-Aitken basin. (the largest and most ancient impact basin on the Moon).<\/p>\n<p>This area is also important because it receives sunlight for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>Importance of Mons Mouton Area<\/p>\n<p>The Mons Mouton area is of particular scientific interest because it lies near permanently shadowed craters believed to contain water-ice deposits.<\/p>\n<p>Studying samples from this region could help scientists better understand the Moon\u2019s geological history and the distribution of lunar resources.<\/p>\n<p>Radio communication with Earth also remains clear from this region, which prevents any major contact issues during the mission.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/isro-identifies-site-for-chandrayaan-4-lander\/article70611017.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/isro-identifies-site-for-chandrayaan-4-lander\/article70611017.ece#:~:text<\/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>Scientists from Isro\u2019s Space Applications Centre (SAC) have identified a landing zone in the rugged south polar region of the Moon called Mons Mouton for India\u2019s first lunar sample return mission, Chandrayaan-4.<\/p>\n<p>Mons Mouton is a mountain about 6,000 meters high located near the South Pole of the Moon.<\/p>\n<p>Its peak is largely flat, which is favorable for landing.<\/p>\n<p>It is situated in the South Circumpolar Region (SCR) of the Moon.<\/p>\n<p>It is officially named Mons Mouton after NASA mathematician and computer programmer Melba Roy Mouton.<\/p>\n<p>It is believed to be positioned on the rim of the South-Pole-Aitken basin. (the largest and most ancient impact basin on the Moon).<\/p>\n<p>This area is also important because it receives sunlight for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>Importance of Mons Mouton Area<\/p>\n<p>The Mons Mouton area is of particular scientific interest because it lies near permanently shadowed craters believed to contain water-ice deposits.<\/p>\n<p>Studying samples from this region could help scientists better understand the Moon\u2019s geological history and the distribution of lunar resources.<\/p>\n<p>Radio communication with Earth also remains clear from this region, which prevents any major contact issues during the mission.<\/p>\n<p>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/isro-identifies-site-for-chandrayaan-4-lander\/article70611017.ece#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/isro-identifies-site-for-chandrayaan-4-lander\/article70611017.ece#:~:text<\/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>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/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 Ethiopia:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in the Horn of Africa.<\/li>\n<li>It is bordered with Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti.<\/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=\"871\"\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_88_871\"\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_88_871\"\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_88_871\"\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_88_871\"\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: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Ethiopia ordered neighbouring Eritrea to &#8220;immediately withdraw its troops&#8221; from Ethiopian territory.<\/p>\n<p>Location: It is located in the Horn of Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Bordering Countries: It is bordered with Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti to the south, west, and southeast respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Bordering Seas: It has an extensive coastline on the Red Sea to the north and east.<\/p>\n<p>It is a member country of African Union, COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa).<\/p>\n<p>Capital City:\u00a0 Asmara<\/p>\n<p>Geographical features of Eritrea:<\/p>\n<p>Climate: The climate of Eritrea is tropical desert on the coast and the eastern plain, mild semiarid in the mountainous belt and tropical semiarid in the south-west.<\/p>\n<p>Highest Peak: Mount Emba Soira is Eritrea&#8217;s highest point, reaching an elevation of 3,018 meters (9,902 feet).<\/p>\n<p>Major Rivers: Notable rivers in Eritrea include the Tekez\u00e9, Mereb, and Barka<\/p>\n<p>Islands: It includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.<\/p>\n<p>Natural Resources:\u00a0 It mainly consists of copper, potash, zinc, oil, natural gas, cement, gypsum, granite, marble, ceramics, limestone, and iron ore.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/ethiopia-demands-eritrea-immediately-withdraw-troops-from-its-territory\/article70608246.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/ethiopia-demands-eritrea-immediately-withdraw-troops-from-its-territory\/article70608246.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:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Ethiopia ordered neighbouring Eritrea to &#8220;immediately withdraw its troops&#8221; from Ethiopian territory.<\/p>\n<p>Location: It is located in the Horn of Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Bordering Countries: It is bordered with Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti to the south, west, and southeast respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Bordering Seas: It has an extensive coastline on the Red Sea to the north and east.<\/p>\n<p>It is a member country of African Union, COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa).<\/p>\n<p>Capital City:\u00a0 Asmara<\/p>\n<p>Geographical features of Eritrea:<\/p>\n<p>Climate: The climate of Eritrea is tropical desert on the coast and the eastern plain, mild semiarid in the mountainous belt and tropical semiarid in the south-west.<\/p>\n<p>Highest Peak: Mount Emba Soira is Eritrea&#8217;s highest point, reaching an elevation of 3,018 meters (9,902 feet).<\/p>\n<p>Major Rivers: Notable rivers in Eritrea include the Tekez\u00e9, Mereb, and Barka<\/p>\n<p>Islands: It includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.<\/p>\n<p>Natural Resources:\u00a0 It mainly consists of copper, potash, zinc, oil, natural gas, cement, gypsum, granite, marble, ceramics, limestone, and iron ore.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/ethiopia-demands-eritrea-immediately-withdraw-troops-from-its-territory\/article70608246.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/ethiopia-demands-eritrea-immediately-withdraw-troops-from-its-territory\/article70608246.ece<\/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; 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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 Swavalambini Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a woman Entrepreneurship Programme which empowers young women with the skills needed to establish their own businesses.<\/li>\n<li>It is implemented by NITI Aayog.<\/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=\"872\"\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_88_872\"\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_88_872\"\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_88_872\"\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_88_872\"\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>Recently, the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship informed the Lok Sabha about the Swavalambini Scheme.<\/p>\n<p>It is a woman Entrepreneurship Programme which empowers young women with the skills and confidence needed to establish their own businesses.<\/p>\n<p>It introduces a structured, multi-stage training approach to help young women transition from ideation to successful enterprise creation.<\/p>\n<p>It aims to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among female students, equipping them with awareness of available support mechanisms, schemes, resources and networks essential for pursuing entrepreneurship as a career.<\/p>\n<p>It is implemented through National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Noida and Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati.<\/p>\n<p>Programme Structure<\/p>\n<p>Target group: 1200 female students from Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) and Universities<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP): The female students undergo introductory programme on entrepreneurial awareness through entrepreneurial awareness programme.<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP): Out of these 1200, 600 undergo this programme which covers business aspects like skilling, finance, market linkages, compliance, and networking<\/p>\n<p>This is followed by 21 weeks of mentorship and handholding support to help participants translate their ideas into sustainable enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>Support: MSDE will oversee the execution, supervision, and monitoring of the programme.<\/p>\n<p>NITI Aayog will provide mentoring support, facilitate seed funding, and recognize successful entrepreneurs through the Award To Reward (ATR) initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2225466&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2225466&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/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>Recently, the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship informed the Lok Sabha about the Swavalambini Scheme.<\/p>\n<p>It is a woman Entrepreneurship Programme which empowers young women with the skills and confidence needed to establish their own businesses.<\/p>\n<p>It introduces a structured, multi-stage training approach to help young women transition from ideation to successful enterprise creation.<\/p>\n<p>It aims to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset among female students, equipping them with awareness of available support mechanisms, schemes, resources and networks essential for pursuing entrepreneurship as a career.<\/p>\n<p>It is implemented through National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Noida and Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati.<\/p>\n<p>Programme Structure<\/p>\n<p>Target group: 1200 female students from Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) and Universities<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP): The female students undergo introductory programme on entrepreneurial awareness through entrepreneurial awareness programme.<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP): Out of these 1200, 600 undergo this programme which covers business aspects like skilling, finance, market linkages, compliance, and networking<\/p>\n<p>This is followed by 21 weeks of mentorship and handholding support to help participants translate their ideas into sustainable enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>Support: MSDE will oversee the execution, supervision, and monitoring of the programme.<\/p>\n<p>NITI Aayog will provide mentoring support, facilitate seed funding, and recognize successful entrepreneurs through the Award To Reward (ATR) initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2225466&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2225466&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/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      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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 Mangrove clam, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It inhabits in organic-rich muddy substrates in mangrove ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li>It is a filter-feeding species, primarily active during low-tide immersion stages.<\/li>\n<li>It is only found in the fresh water environments.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"873\"\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_88_873\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the ICAR\u2013Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully achieved captive breeding of the mangrove clam (Geloina erosa).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mangrove clams, commonly known as mud clams, locally called &#8216;Kandal Kakka&#8217; in northern Kerala.<\/p>\n<p>It belongs to the genus Polymesoda or Geloina.<\/p>\n<p>Habitat: They are found in muddy, brackish, and even nearly freshwater regions within mangrove swamps.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution: These are widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p>Characteristics of Mangrove clam<\/p>\n<p>It is a burrowing bivalve inhabiting organic-rich muddy substrates in intertidal mangrove ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>This species display remarkable tolerance, enabling them to thrive across a broad spectrum of salinity levels.<\/p>\n<p>Life cycle: The life cycle of the clam consists of four distinct phases: larval stage, spat, juvenile and adult clam.<\/p>\n<p>Feeding behavior: It is a filter-feeding species, primarily active during low-tide immersion stages characterized by frequent inundation.<\/p>\n<p>Ecological Role: It plays a crucial ecological role by recycling nutrients, stabilising sediments and strengthening mangrove ecosystems,<\/p>\n<p>It provides food security and livelihoods in coastal regions.<\/p>\n<p>Threats: In India, particularly along the east coast and in island regions, wild stocks have been steadily declining due to indiscriminate harvesting, habitat degradation, pollution and coastal development.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/business-tech\/cmfri-achieves-captive-breeding-of-threatened-mangrove-clam\/article70609985.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/business-tech\/cmfri-achieves-captive-breeding-of-threatened-mangrove-clam\/article70609985.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/business-tech\/cmfri-achieves-captive-breeding-of-threatened-mangrove-clam\/article70609985.ece<\/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: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the ICAR\u2013Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully achieved captive breeding of the mangrove clam (Geloina erosa).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mangrove clams, commonly known as mud clams, locally called &#8216;Kandal Kakka&#8217; in northern Kerala.<\/p>\n<p>It belongs to the genus Polymesoda or Geloina.<\/p>\n<p>Habitat: They are found in muddy, brackish, and even nearly freshwater regions within mangrove swamps.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution: These are widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p>Characteristics of Mangrove clam<\/p>\n<p>It is a burrowing bivalve inhabiting organic-rich muddy substrates in intertidal mangrove ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>This species display remarkable tolerance, enabling them to thrive across a broad spectrum of salinity levels.<\/p>\n<p>Life cycle: The life cycle of the clam consists of four distinct phases: larval stage, spat, juvenile and adult clam.<\/p>\n<p>Feeding behavior: It is a filter-feeding species, primarily active during low-tide immersion stages characterized by frequent inundation.<\/p>\n<p>Ecological Role: It plays a crucial ecological role by recycling nutrients, stabilising sediments and strengthening mangrove ecosystems,<\/p>\n<p>It provides food security and livelihoods in coastal regions.<\/p>\n<p>Threats: In India, particularly along the east coast and in island regions, wild stocks have been steadily declining due to indiscriminate harvesting, habitat degradation, pollution and coastal development.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/business-tech\/cmfri-achieves-captive-breeding-of-threatened-mangrove-clam\/article70609985.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/business-tech\/cmfri-achieves-captive-breeding-of-threatened-mangrove-clam\/article70609985.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/business-tech\/cmfri-achieves-captive-breeding-of-threatened-mangrove-clam\/article70609985.ece<\/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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