{"id":89998,"date":"2026-02-26T19:01:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=89998"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:48:51","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-26-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-26-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 26 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_102\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 26 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 <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Smew, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a small diving duck native to the eastern Himalayas.<\/li>\n<li>It is classified as \u2018Least Concern\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=\"1007\"\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_102_1007\"\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_102_1007\"\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_102_1007\"\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_102_1007\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The smew was recently sighted for the first time in the Kaziranga during the 7th Waterbird Count at Rowmari-Donduwa beels (Laokhowa) buffer of Kaziranga Tiger Reserve sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Smew:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>small diving duck<\/strong> formally described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus.<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Mergellus albellus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Smews <strong>breed <\/strong>in the <strong>northern taiga of Europe and the Palearctic. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They<strong> need trees for breeding <\/strong>and <strong>prefer to live on fish-rich lakes and slow rivers. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Smews <strong>spend winters <\/strong>on sheltered <strong>coasts or inland lakes of the Baltic Sea<\/strong>, the <strong>Black Sea, northern Germany,<\/strong> and the <strong>Low Countries<\/strong>, with a small number reaching Great Britain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>compact <\/strong>diving duck with a <strong>delicate bill. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>male <\/strong>is w<strong>hite with a black mask and a black back<\/strong>, the <strong>female is gre<\/strong>y with a <strong>reddish-brown head and white cheek.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In flight, it shows black and white wings.<\/li>\n<li>The smew&#8217;s <strong>bill <\/strong>has a <strong>hooked tip and serrated edges,<\/strong> which <strong>help it catch fish <\/strong>when it dives for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least Concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/guwahati\/rare-smew-sighted-for-1st-time-in-kaziranga-during-7th-waterbird-count\/articleshow\/128792035.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/guwahati\/rare-smew-sighted-for-1st-time-in-kaziranga-during-7th-waterbird-count\/articleshow\/128792035.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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The smew was recently sighted for the first time in the Kaziranga during the 7th Waterbird Count at Rowmari-Donduwa beels (Laokhowa) buffer of Kaziranga Tiger Reserve sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Smew:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>small diving duck<\/strong> formally described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus.<\/li>\n<li>Scientific Name: Mergellus albellus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat and Distribution<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Smews <strong>breed <\/strong>in the <strong>northern taiga of Europe and the Palearctic. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They<strong> need trees for breeding <\/strong>and <strong>prefer to live on fish-rich lakes and slow rivers. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Smews <strong>spend winters <\/strong>on sheltered <strong>coasts or inland lakes of the Baltic Sea<\/strong>, the <strong>Black Sea, northern Germany,<\/strong> and the <strong>Low Countries<\/strong>, with a small number reaching Great Britain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>compact <\/strong>diving duck with a <strong>delicate bill. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>male <\/strong>is w<strong>hite with a black mask and a black back<\/strong>, the <strong>female is gre<\/strong>y with a <strong>reddish-brown head and white cheek.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In flight, it shows black and white wings.<\/li>\n<li>The smew&#8217;s <strong>bill <\/strong>has a <strong>hooked tip and serrated edges,<\/strong> which <strong>help it catch fish <\/strong>when it dives for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>IUCN Red List: <strong>Least Concern<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/guwahati\/rare-smew-sighted-for-1st-time-in-kaziranga-during-7th-waterbird-count\/articleshow\/128792035.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/guwahati\/rare-smew-sighted-for-1st-time-in-kaziranga-during-7th-waterbird-count\/articleshow\/128792035.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 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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 National Science Day, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Dr. C.V. Raman.<\/li>\n<li>The theme for National Science Day 2026 is \u2018Science for Sustainable Development\u2019.<\/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=\"1008\"\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_102_1008\"\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_102_1008\"\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_102_1008\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indian Space Research Organisation Chairperson V. Narayanan will visit Shivamogga to take part in the National Science Day programme, and release a biography of former ISRO scientist B.N. Suresh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Science Day 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is celebrated every year on <strong>February 28<\/strong> to mark the contributions of scientists towards the development of the country.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>commemorates <\/strong>the <strong>discovery of the Raman Effect by the Indian physicist, Dr. Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, <\/strong>on the same day in the year <strong>1928<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>For this discovery, he was also<strong> awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>1986<\/strong>, the <strong>Government of India declared 28 February <\/strong>as National Science Day.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> first National Science Day<\/strong> was <strong>celebrated <\/strong>in <strong>1987<\/strong>, and since then, it is observed every year with a special theme.<\/li>\n<li>National Science Day<strong> 2026 Theme: &#8220;Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>On this day, schools, colleges, coaching institutes, and research organisations across the country will come together to honour scientists, inspire students, and promote a scientific way of thinking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/isro-chairman-to-visit-shivamogga-to-take-part-in-science-day-programme\/article70674969.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/isro-chairman-to-visit-shivamogga-to-take-part-in-science-day-programme\/article70674969.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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indian Space Research Organisation Chairperson V. Narayanan will visit Shivamogga to take part in the National Science Day programme, and release a biography of former ISRO scientist B.N. Suresh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About National Science Day 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is celebrated every year on <strong>February 28<\/strong> to mark the contributions of scientists towards the development of the country.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>commemorates <\/strong>the <strong>discovery of the Raman Effect by the Indian physicist, Dr. Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, <\/strong>on the same day in the year <strong>1928<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>For this discovery, he was also<strong> awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>1986<\/strong>, the <strong>Government of India declared 28 February <\/strong>as National Science Day.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> first National Science Day<\/strong> was <strong>celebrated <\/strong>in <strong>1987<\/strong>, and since then, it is observed every year with a special theme.<\/li>\n<li>National Science Day<strong> 2026 Theme: &#8220;Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>On this day, schools, colleges, coaching institutes, and research organisations across the country will come together to honour scientists, inspire students, and promote a scientific way of thinking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/isro-chairman-to-visit-shivamogga-to-take-part-in-science-day-programme\/article70674969.ece#google_vignette\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/isro-chairman-to-visit-shivamogga-to-take-part-in-science-day-programme\/article70674969.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>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes Impatiens nagorum, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1009\"\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_102_1009\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A high-altitude migratory bird.                                            <\/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_102_1009\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A freshwater fish species.                                            <\/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_102_1009\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A newly discovered species of flowering plant.                                            <\/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_102_1009\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A new invasive weed species.                                            <\/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:\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>A team of botanists recently discovered and described a new species of flowering plant named Impatiens nagorum from Northeast India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Impatiens nagorum:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>new species of flowering plant.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in<strong> Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagaland<\/strong>\u2019s Kiphire district.<\/li>\n<li>The species name \u201cnagorum\u201d honours the <strong>Naga tribes <\/strong>of Nagaland.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impatiens <\/strong>\u2014 commonly known as <strong>balsams or \u201ctouch-me-nots\u201d <\/strong>\u2014 are <strong>flowering plants <\/strong>famous for their <strong>brightly coloured blooms and seed pods that burst open when touched. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India<\/strong> are among the world\u2019s <strong>richest regions<\/strong> for this group of plants.<\/li>\n<li>Found at an elevation of 2,336 metres in <strong>moist temperate broadleaf forests,<\/strong> the newly described species is currently known only from its type locality.<\/li>\n<li>The plant grows up to 35 cm tall and bears <strong>distinctive purple flowers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It differs from closely related species in having serrated leaves, slightly hairy lateral sepals, and a deeper lower sepal that gradually tapers into a hooked spur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eastmojo.com\/free-digest\/2026\/02\/25\/new-plant-discovered-in-nagaland-named-after-the-naga-community\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/eastmojo.com\/free-digest\/2026\/02\/25\/new-plant-discovered-in-nagaland-named-after-the-naga-community\/<\/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:\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>A team of botanists recently discovered and described a new species of flowering plant named Impatiens nagorum from Northeast India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Impatiens nagorum:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>new species of flowering plant.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was discovered in<strong> Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagaland<\/strong>\u2019s Kiphire district.<\/li>\n<li>The species name \u201cnagorum\u201d honours the <strong>Naga tribes <\/strong>of Nagaland.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impatiens <\/strong>\u2014 commonly known as <strong>balsams or \u201ctouch-me-nots\u201d <\/strong>\u2014 are <strong>flowering plants <\/strong>famous for their <strong>brightly coloured blooms and seed pods that burst open when touched. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India<\/strong> are among the world\u2019s <strong>richest regions<\/strong> for this group of plants.<\/li>\n<li>Found at an elevation of 2,336 metres in <strong>moist temperate broadleaf forests,<\/strong> the newly described species is currently known only from its type locality.<\/li>\n<li>The plant grows up to 35 cm tall and bears <strong>distinctive purple flowers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It differs from closely related species in having serrated leaves, slightly hairy lateral sepals, and a deeper lower sepal that gradually tapers into a hooked spur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eastmojo.com\/free-digest\/2026\/02\/25\/new-plant-discovered-in-nagaland-named-after-the-naga-community\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/eastmojo.com\/free-digest\/2026\/02\/25\/new-plant-discovered-in-nagaland-named-after-the-naga-community\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding vitamin B3:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a water -soluble vitamin.<\/li>\n<li>A severe deficiency of vitamin B3 leads to scurvy disease.<\/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=\"1010\"\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_102_1010\"\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_102_1010\"\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_102_1010\"\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_102_1010\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientists recently discovered that vitamin B3 supplementation, when tested in mice, can successfully treat a devastating genetic disease known as NAXD deficiency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vitamin B3:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin B3, or <strong>Niacin<\/strong>, is a <strong>water-soluble<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Niacin is <strong>naturally present in many foods,<\/strong> added to some food products, and available as a dietary supplement.<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>two main chemical forms<\/strong> of niacin:\n<ul>\n<li>nicotinic acid<\/li>\n<li>niacinamide (sometimes called nicotinamide)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Your <strong>body gets niacin through food,<\/strong> but it also <strong>makes small amounts from the amino acid tryptophan,<\/strong> which can be found in protein sources like turkey and other animal foods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Niacin <strong>works <\/strong>in the body <strong>as a coenzyme, with more than 400 enzymes dependent on it <\/strong>for various reactions.<\/li>\n<li>Niacin<strong> helps <\/strong>to<strong> convert nutrients into energy, create cholesterol and fats, create and repair DNA<\/strong>, and exert <strong>antioxidant effects. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food Sources: <\/strong>A niacin deficiency is rare because it is found in <strong>many foods, both from animals and plants.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Red meat<\/strong>: beef, beef liver, pork<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poultry<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown rice<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fortified cereals <\/strong>and breads<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuts<\/strong>, seeds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legumes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Bananas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deficiency<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<li>A severe niacin deficiency leads to <strong>pellagra<\/strong>, a condition that causes a <strong>dark, sometimes scaly rash <\/strong>to develop <strong>on skin areas exposed to sunligh<\/strong>t; bright <strong>redness of the tongue; <\/strong>and <strong>constipation<\/strong>\/diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other signs of severe niacin deficiency<\/strong> include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Depression<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory loss<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Hallucinations<\/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.news-medical.net\/news\/20260225\/Vitamin-B3-shows-promise-for-treating-rare-genetic-disorder.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260225\/Vitamin-B3-shows-promise-for-treating-rare-genetic-disorder.aspx<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientists recently discovered that vitamin B3 supplementation, when tested in mice, can successfully treat a devastating genetic disease known as NAXD deficiency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vitamin B3:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin B3, or <strong>Niacin<\/strong>, is a <strong>water-soluble<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Niacin is <strong>naturally present in many foods,<\/strong> added to some food products, and available as a dietary supplement.<\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>two main chemical forms<\/strong> of niacin:\n<ul>\n<li>nicotinic acid<\/li>\n<li>niacinamide (sometimes called nicotinamide)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Your <strong>body gets niacin through food,<\/strong> but it also <strong>makes small amounts from the amino acid tryptophan,<\/strong> which can be found in protein sources like turkey and other animal foods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Function<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Niacin <strong>works <\/strong>in the body <strong>as a coenzyme, with more than 400 enzymes dependent on it <\/strong>for various reactions.<\/li>\n<li>Niacin<strong> helps <\/strong>to<strong> convert nutrients into energy, create cholesterol and fats, create and repair DNA<\/strong>, and exert <strong>antioxidant effects. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food Sources: <\/strong>A niacin deficiency is rare because it is found in <strong>many foods, both from animals and plants.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Red meat<\/strong>: beef, beef liver, pork<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poultry<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown rice<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fortified cereals <\/strong>and breads<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuts<\/strong>, seeds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legumes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Bananas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deficiency<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<li>A severe niacin deficiency leads to <strong>pellagra<\/strong>, a condition that causes a <strong>dark, sometimes scaly rash <\/strong>to develop <strong>on skin areas exposed to sunligh<\/strong>t; bright <strong>redness of the tongue; <\/strong>and <strong>constipation<\/strong>\/diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other signs of severe niacin deficiency<\/strong> include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Depression<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory loss<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Hallucinations<\/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.news-medical.net\/news\/20260225\/Vitamin-B3-shows-promise-for-treating-rare-genetic-disorder.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260225\/Vitamin-B3-shows-promise-for-treating-rare-genetic-disorder.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Which among the following best describes Celiac disease, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1011\"\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_102_1011\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A bacterial infection that damages the large intestine.                                            <\/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_102_1011\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A genetic disorder causing intolerance to lactose.                                            <\/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_102_1011\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A viral disease affecting the digestive system                                            <\/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_102_1011\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None of the above.                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A recent study indicates that a drug already approved for use in humans could help to reduce the inflammation associated with celiac disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Celiac Disease:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an i<strong>nherited autoimmune condition<\/strong> where the <strong>immune system reacts to gluten<\/strong>, sometimes <strong>causing damage to the small intestine.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gluten <\/strong>is a <strong>protein found in foods containing wheat, barley,<\/strong> or rye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you have celiac disease,<\/strong> <strong>eating gluten triggers <\/strong>an <strong>immune response to the gluten protein in your small intestine. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Over time, this reaction can <strong>damage your small intestine&#8217;s lining<\/strong> and<strong> prevent it from absorbing nutrients.<\/strong> This condition is called <strong>malabsorption<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The intestinal damage often causes <strong>symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, <\/strong>bloating, or <strong>anemia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It also <strong>can lead to serious complications<\/strong> if it is not managed or treated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In children, <\/strong>malabsorption can <strong>affect growth and development<\/strong> in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>develop at any age <\/strong>after people start consuming gluten.<\/li>\n<li>It is estimated to <strong>affect 1 in 100 people worldwide.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;s <strong>no definite cure<\/strong> for celiac disease. But for most people, following a <strong>strict gluten-free diet <\/strong>can <strong>help manage symptoms<\/strong> and help the intestines heal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260224\/Viral-RNA-modifications-trigger-celiac-inflammation.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260224\/Viral-RNA-modifications-trigger-celiac-inflammation.aspx<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A recent study indicates that a drug already approved for use in humans could help to reduce the inflammation associated with celiac disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Celiac Disease:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an i<strong>nherited autoimmune condition<\/strong> where the <strong>immune system reacts to gluten<\/strong>, sometimes <strong>causing damage to the small intestine.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gluten <\/strong>is a <strong>protein found in foods containing wheat, barley,<\/strong> or rye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you have celiac disease,<\/strong> <strong>eating gluten triggers <\/strong>an <strong>immune response to the gluten protein in your small intestine. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Over time, this reaction can <strong>damage your small intestine&#8217;s lining<\/strong> and<strong> prevent it from absorbing nutrients.<\/strong> This condition is called <strong>malabsorption<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The intestinal damage often causes <strong>symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, <\/strong>bloating, or <strong>anemia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It also <strong>can lead to serious complications<\/strong> if it is not managed or treated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In children, <\/strong>malabsorption can <strong>affect growth and development<\/strong> in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>develop at any age <\/strong>after people start consuming gluten.<\/li>\n<li>It is estimated to <strong>affect 1 in 100 people worldwide.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;s <strong>no definite cure<\/strong> for celiac disease. But for most people, following a <strong>strict gluten-free diet <\/strong>can <strong>help manage symptoms<\/strong> and help the intestines heal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260224\/Viral-RNA-modifications-trigger-celiac-inflammation.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20260224\/Viral-RNA-modifications-trigger-celiac-inflammation.aspx<\/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>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Staphylococcus aureus:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a type of bacteria which transmits through air droplets or aerosol.<\/li>\n<li>It only affects wild animals and not humans.<\/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=\"1012\"\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_102_1012\"\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_102_1012\"\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_102_1012\"\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_102_1012\"\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>An institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) based in North East India has synthesised a novel biosurfactant which has been found to act effectively against bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.<\/p>\n<p>It is a type of bacteria belongs to the family Staphylococcaceae.<\/p>\n<p>Discovery: S. aureus was discovered in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1880 by the surgeon Sir Alexander Ogston in pus from surgical abscesses.<\/p>\n<p>Characteristics:<\/p>\n<p>It stains Gram positive and is non-moving small round shaped or non-motile cocci.<\/p>\n<p>It is found in grape-like (staphylo-) clusters.<\/p>\n<p>It may occur commonly in the environment.<\/p>\n<p>It affects all known mammalian species, including humans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Further due to its ability to affect a wide range of species, S. aureus can be readily transmitted from one species to another. (This includes transmission between humans and animals.)<\/p>\n<p>Transmission:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>aureus is transmitted through air droplets or aerosol. When an infected person coughs or sneezes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It can also transmit through direct contact with objects that are contaminated by the bacteria or by bites from infected persons or animals.<\/p>\n<p>It causes<\/p>\n<p>Minor skin infections, such as pimples, impetigo etc.<\/p>\n<p>It may cause boils (furuncles), cellulitis folliculitis, carbuncles<\/p>\n<p>It is the cause of scalded skin syndrome and abscesses<\/p>\n<p>It may lead to lung infections or pneumonia<\/p>\n<p>Treatment: Healthcare providers can treat most staph infections with antibiotics.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2232699&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2232699&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>An institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) based in North East India has synthesised a novel biosurfactant which has been found to act effectively against bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.<\/p>\n<p>It is a type of bacteria belongs to the family Staphylococcaceae.<\/p>\n<p>Discovery: S. aureus was discovered in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1880 by the surgeon Sir Alexander Ogston in pus from surgical abscesses.<\/p>\n<p>Characteristics:<\/p>\n<p>It stains Gram positive and is non-moving small round shaped or non-motile cocci.<\/p>\n<p>It is found in grape-like (staphylo-) clusters.<\/p>\n<p>It may occur commonly in the environment.<\/p>\n<p>It affects all known mammalian species, including humans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Further due to its ability to affect a wide range of species, S. aureus can be readily transmitted from one species to another. (This includes transmission between humans and animals.)<\/p>\n<p>Transmission:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>aureus is transmitted through air droplets or aerosol. When an infected person coughs or sneezes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It can also transmit through direct contact with objects that are contaminated by the bacteria or by bites from infected persons or animals.<\/p>\n<p>It causes<\/p>\n<p>Minor skin infections, such as pimples, impetigo etc.<\/p>\n<p>It may cause boils (furuncles), cellulitis folliculitis, carbuncles<\/p>\n<p>It is the cause of scalded skin syndrome and abscesses<\/p>\n<p>It may lead to lung infections or pneumonia<\/p>\n<p>Treatment: Healthcare providers can treat most staph infections with antibiotics.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2232699&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2232699&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input 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 Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a statutory body formed under the ESI Act 1948.<\/li>\n<li>It is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.<\/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=\"1013\"\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_102_1013\"\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_102_1013\"\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_102_1013\"\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_102_1013\"\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, the Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) commenced the celebration of its 75th Year of Service at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>It is a statutory body formed under the ESI Act 1948.<\/p>\n<p>It is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It manages the ESI scheme, which provides medical, maternity, and financial benefits to employees.<\/p>\n<p>Functions: ESIC provides various social security benefits like Medical Benefit, Monetary benefits to the workmen and their family working in the private and public sector.<\/p>\n<p>Genesis of ESIC:<\/p>\n<p>The first document on social insurance was &#8220;Report on Health Insurance&#8221; submitted to the Tripartite Labour Conference, headed by Prof. B.P.Adarkar who was acknowledged as Chhota Beveridge.<\/p>\n<p>In 1948 Dr. C.L.Katial took over as the 1st Director General of ESIC<\/p>\n<p>The ESI scheme was inaugurated in Kanpur on 24th February 1952 (ESIC Day) by then Prime Minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.<\/p>\n<p>Composition of ESIC:<\/p>\n<p>The Union Minister of Labour heads the ESIC as its Chairman.<\/p>\n<p>The Central Government appoints a Director General as the Chief Executive Officer of ESIC.<\/p>\n<p>The ESIC comprises members representing crucial interest groups, including employers, employees, the Central and State Governments, representatives of the Parliament and the medical profession.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232317&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232317&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Employees\u2019 State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) commenced the celebration of its 75th Year of Service at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>It is a statutory body formed under the ESI Act 1948.<\/p>\n<p>It is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>It manages the ESI scheme, which provides medical, maternity, and financial benefits to employees.<\/p>\n<p>Functions: ESIC provides various social security benefits like Medical Benefit, Monetary benefits to the workmen and their family working in the private and public sector.<\/p>\n<p>Genesis of ESIC:<\/p>\n<p>The first document on social insurance was &#8220;Report on Health Insurance&#8221; submitted to the Tripartite Labour Conference, headed by Prof. B.P.Adarkar who was acknowledged as Chhota Beveridge.<\/p>\n<p>In 1948 Dr. C.L.Katial took over as the 1st Director General of ESIC<\/p>\n<p>The ESI scheme was inaugurated in Kanpur on 24th February 1952 (ESIC Day) by then Prime Minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.<\/p>\n<p>Composition of ESIC:<\/p>\n<p>The Union Minister of Labour heads the ESIC as its Chairman.<\/p>\n<p>The Central Government appoints a Director General as the Chief Executive Officer of ESIC.<\/p>\n<p>The ESIC comprises members representing crucial interest groups, including employers, employees, the Central and State Governments, representatives of the Parliament and the medical profession.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232317&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232317&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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 Epstein-Barr virus:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a type of herpesvirus called herpesvirus 4 which is highly contagious.<\/li>\n<li>It only affects children and teenagers.<\/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=\"1014\"\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_102_1014\"\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_102_1014\"\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_102_1014\"\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_102_1014\"\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>Researchers are progressing towards a vaccine against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which affects 95% of the global population and is linked to multiple serious diseases.<\/p>\n<p>It is a common and highly contagious infection.<\/p>\n<p>Transmission: It spreads through bodily fluids, especially saliva.<\/p>\n<p>EBV is a type of herpesvirus called herpesvirus 4.<\/p>\n<p>It has been found to be widely present in the human population.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 95% of the global population is infected with Epstein-Barr virus, with some populations at higher risk for serious complications if the virus becomes activated.<\/p>\n<p>Most cases of Epstein-Barr virus affect children, teenagers and young adults, but anyone can get the virus.<\/p>\n<p>It usually does not cause any harm, but the virus gets reactivated inside the body in some unusual conditions like immunological stress or immunocompetence.<\/p>\n<p>This may further lead to various complications like a type of blood cancer called Burkitt\u2019s lymphoma, stomach cancer, multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms: Sore throat and throat inflammation, Fatigue or feeling extremely tired, Fever, Swollen lymph nodes, Rashes on your skin, Enlarged spleen and liver.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment: There is no specific treatment for EBV. However, some things like drinking fluids to stay hydrated, getting plenty of rest can be done to help relieve symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/scientists-develop-promising-antibodies-to-prevent-epstein-barr-infection\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/scientists-develop-promising-antibodies-to-prevent-epstein-barr-infection\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Researchers are progressing towards a vaccine against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which affects 95% of the global population and is linked to multiple serious diseases.<\/p>\n<p>It is a common and highly contagious infection.<\/p>\n<p>Transmission: It spreads through bodily fluids, especially saliva.<\/p>\n<p>EBV is a type of herpesvirus called herpesvirus 4.<\/p>\n<p>It has been found to be widely present in the human population.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 95% of the global population is infected with Epstein-Barr virus, with some populations at higher risk for serious complications if the virus becomes activated.<\/p>\n<p>Most cases of Epstein-Barr virus affect children, teenagers and young adults, but anyone can get the virus.<\/p>\n<p>It usually does not cause any harm, but the virus gets reactivated inside the body in some unusual conditions like immunological stress or immunocompetence.<\/p>\n<p>This may further lead to various complications like a type of blood cancer called Burkitt\u2019s lymphoma, stomach cancer, multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms: Sore throat and throat inflammation, Fatigue or feeling extremely tired, Fever, Swollen lymph nodes, Rashes on your skin, Enlarged spleen and liver.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment: There is no specific treatment for EBV. However, some things like drinking fluids to stay hydrated, getting plenty of rest can be done to help relieve symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/scientists-develop-promising-antibodies-to-prevent-epstein-barr-infection\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/scientists-develop-promising-antibodies-to-prevent-epstein-barr-infection\/<\/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>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to RAMP Programme, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It aims at improving access to market and credit for MSMEs<\/li>\n<li>It is assisted by the World Economic Forum.<\/li>\n<li>It is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1015\"\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_102_1015\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Only One                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"1\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_102_1015\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Only Two                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_102_1015\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All three                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_102_1015\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India organised the fifth meeting of the National MSME Council to review progress of World Bank\u2013Supported RAMP Programme in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>The Raising &amp; Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme was launched in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>It aims at improving access to market and credit, strengthening institutions and governance at the Centre and State, improving Centre-State linkages and partnerships, addressing issues of delayed payments and greening of MSMEs.<\/p>\n<p>It is assisted by the World Bank.<\/p>\n<p>Objectives of RAMP Programme:<\/p>\n<p>Improving access to market and credit for MSMEs<\/p>\n<p>Strengthening institutions and governance at the central and state levels<\/p>\n<p>Improving center-state linkages and partnerships<\/p>\n<p>Addressing issues of delayed payments<\/p>\n<p>Greening of MSMEs<\/p>\n<p>The National MSME Council has been set up by the Ministry to work as an administrative and functional body of the RAMP Programme.<\/p>\n<p>It is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) over the five year period 2022-23 to 2026-27.<\/p>\n<p>It provides grants to States for preparation of Strategic Investment Plan (SIP).<\/p>\n<p>Sub schemes under RAMP:<\/p>\n<p>MSME GIFT Scheme: MSME Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme intends to help MSMEs adopt green technology with interest subvention and credit guarantee support.<\/p>\n<p>MSE SPICE Scheme: The MSE Scheme for Promotion and Investment in Circular Economy aims to support circular economy projects which will be done through credit subsidy and will lead to realising the dream of MSME sector towards zero emissions by 2070.<\/p>\n<p>MSE ODR Scheme: The MSE Scheme on Online Dispute Resolution for Delayed Payments is a first of its kind scheme to synergise legal support with modern IT tools and Artificial Intelligence to address the incidences of delayed payments for Micro and Small Enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232474&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232474&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India organised the fifth meeting of the National MSME Council to review progress of World Bank\u2013Supported RAMP Programme in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p>The Raising &amp; Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme was launched in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>It aims at improving access to market and credit, strengthening institutions and governance at the Centre and State, improving Centre-State linkages and partnerships, addressing issues of delayed payments and greening of MSMEs.<\/p>\n<p>It is assisted by the World Bank.<\/p>\n<p>Objectives of RAMP Programme:<\/p>\n<p>Improving access to market and credit for MSMEs<\/p>\n<p>Strengthening institutions and governance at the central and state levels<\/p>\n<p>Improving center-state linkages and partnerships<\/p>\n<p>Addressing issues of delayed payments<\/p>\n<p>Greening of MSMEs<\/p>\n<p>The National MSME Council has been set up by the Ministry to work as an administrative and functional body of the RAMP Programme.<\/p>\n<p>It is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) over the five year period 2022-23 to 2026-27.<\/p>\n<p>It provides grants to States for preparation of Strategic Investment Plan (SIP).<\/p>\n<p>Sub schemes under RAMP:<\/p>\n<p>MSME GIFT Scheme: MSME Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme intends to help MSMEs adopt green technology with interest subvention and credit guarantee support.<\/p>\n<p>MSE SPICE Scheme: The MSE Scheme for Promotion and Investment in Circular Economy aims to support circular economy projects which will be done through credit subsidy and will lead to realising the dream of MSME sector towards zero emissions by 2070.<\/p>\n<p>MSE ODR Scheme: The MSE Scheme on Online Dispute Resolution for Delayed Payments is a first of its kind scheme to synergise legal support with modern IT tools and Artificial Intelligence to address the incidences of delayed payments for Micro and Small Enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232474&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232474&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/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 Peatlands:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>These are terrestrial wetland ecosystems in which waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing.<\/li>\n<li>These are found in boreal and temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.<\/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=\"1016\"\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_102_1016\"\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_102_1016\"\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_102_1016\"\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_102_1016\"\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>Researchers found that two lakes namely Mai Ndombe and Tumba in the Democratic Republic of Congo are releasing carbon that has been locked away for thousands of years in surrounding peatlands.<\/p>\n<p>Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems in which waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, the production of organic matter exceeds its decomposition, which results in a net accumulation of peat.<\/p>\n<p>Peat, formed from the accumulation of dead plant material, does not decompose in a water-logged state but when it dries, the organisms that break down plant material revive and the carbon seeps back into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>In cool climates, peatland vegetation is mostly made up of Sphagnum mosses, sedges and shrubs and are the primary builder of peat,<\/p>\n<p>In warmer climates graminoids and woody vegetation provide most of the organic matter.<\/p>\n<p>The swamps and peatlands of the Congo Basin cover only 0.3% of the earth\u2019s land surface, yet hold one-third of the carbon stored in its tropical peatlands.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution: The majority of the world\u2019s peatlands occur in boreal and temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n<p>Types:<\/p>\n<p>Northern and temperate peatlands: Found especially, Europe, North America and Russia where they have formed under high precipitation-low temperature climatic regimes.<\/p>\n<p>Tropical peatlands: Found in Southeast Asia, mainland East Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Africa, parts of Australasia and a few Pacific Islands.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/congo-lakes-are-releasing-ancient-carbon-raising-climate-concerns-study-says\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/congo-lakes-are-releasing-ancient-carbon-raising-climate-concerns-study-says\/<\/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>Researchers found that two lakes namely Mai Ndombe and Tumba in the Democratic Republic of Congo are releasing carbon that has been locked away for thousands of years in surrounding peatlands.<\/p>\n<p>Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems in which waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, the production of organic matter exceeds its decomposition, which results in a net accumulation of peat.<\/p>\n<p>Peat, formed from the accumulation of dead plant material, does not decompose in a water-logged state but when it dries, the organisms that break down plant material revive and the carbon seeps back into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>In cool climates, peatland vegetation is mostly made up of Sphagnum mosses, sedges and shrubs and are the primary builder of peat,<\/p>\n<p>In warmer climates graminoids and woody vegetation provide most of the organic matter.<\/p>\n<p>The swamps and peatlands of the Congo Basin cover only 0.3% of the earth\u2019s land surface, yet hold one-third of the carbon stored in its tropical peatlands.<\/p>\n<p>Distribution: The majority of the world\u2019s peatlands occur in boreal and temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n<p>Types:<\/p>\n<p>Northern and temperate peatlands: Found especially, Europe, North America and Russia where they have formed under high precipitation-low temperature climatic regimes.<\/p>\n<p>Tropical peatlands: Found in Southeast Asia, mainland East Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Africa, parts of Australasia and a few Pacific Islands.<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/congo-lakes-are-releasing-ancient-carbon-raising-climate-concerns-study-says\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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