


{"id":93112,"date":"2026-03-16T17:57:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=93112"},"modified":"2026-03-16T17:57:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:27:03","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-16-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-16-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 16 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_115\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 16 March 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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        Question <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>Which among the following best describes \u2018Drawida vazhania\u2019, recently seen in the news?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1137\"\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_115_1137\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. A rare species of freshwater catfish.                                            <\/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_115_1137\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. A newly discovered species of earthworm.                                            <\/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_115_1137\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. A newly identified medicinal plant species.                                            <\/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_115_1137\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. A newly discovered frog 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>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>A team of researchers recently identified a new earthworm species named Drawida vazhania from the Vazhani dam area of the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary in the Thrissur district of Kerala.<\/p>\n<p>About Drawida vazhania:<\/p>\n<p>It is a new species of earthworm.<\/p>\n<p>It was discovered from the Vazhani Dam area of the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary in the Thrissur district of Kerala.<\/p>\n<p>Belonging to the genus Drawida, which is naturally restricted to the south, southeast, and east asian region, it belongs to the family Moniligastridae.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>vazhania, with a small body size, is a member of the Barwelli species group.<\/li>\n<li>vazhania can be easily differentiated from other members of the Barwelli group by the presence of a grooved male genital field, a kidney- or bean-shaped prostate, a narrow tubular C-shaped prostatic capsule, and a distinct small sessile atrium on the body wall.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With the new finding, the total number of Drawida species reported from India and the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot has risen to 83 and 55, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/new-earthworm-species-adds-to-western-ghats-rich-biodiversity\/article70746193.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/new-earthworm-species-adds-to-western-ghats-rich-biodiversity\/article70746193.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>A team of researchers recently identified a new earthworm species named Drawida vazhania from the Vazhani dam area of the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary in the Thrissur district of Kerala.<\/p>\n<p>About Drawida vazhania:<\/p>\n<p>It is a new species of earthworm.<\/p>\n<p>It was discovered from the Vazhani Dam area of the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary in the Thrissur district of Kerala.<\/p>\n<p>Belonging to the genus Drawida, which is naturally restricted to the south, southeast, and east asian region, it belongs to the family Moniligastridae.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>vazhania, with a small body size, is a member of the Barwelli species group.<\/li>\n<li>vazhania can be easily differentiated from other members of the Barwelli group by the presence of a grooved male genital field, a kidney- or bean-shaped prostate, a narrow tubular C-shaped prostatic capsule, and a distinct small sessile atrium on the body wall.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>With the new finding, the total number of Drawida species reported from India and the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot has risen to 83 and 55, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/new-earthworm-species-adds-to-western-ghats-rich-biodiversity\/article70746193.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/new-earthworm-species-adds-to-western-ghats-rich-biodiversity\/article70746193.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding NMDC Limited, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel.<\/li>\n<li>It is India&#8217;s largest iron ore producer and exporter.<\/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=\"1138\"\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_115_1138\"\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_115_1138\"\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_115_1138\"\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_115_1138\"\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>NMDC Limited has become the first mining company in India to produce 50 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in a single financial year.<\/p>\n<p>About NMDC Limited:<\/p>\n<p>NMDC Limited (formerly National Mineral Development Corporation) is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).<\/p>\n<p>Incorporated in 1958, it is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>Since inception, it has been involved in the exploration of a wide range of minerals, including iron ore, copper, rock phosphate, limestone, dolomite, gypsum, bentonite, magnesite, diamond, tin, tungsten, graphite, beach sands, etc.<\/p>\n<p>It is India&#8217;s largest iron ore producer and exporter, producing more than 45 million tonnes of iron ore from three mechanized mines in Chhattisgarh and Karnataka.<\/p>\n<p>It also operates the only mechanized diamond mine in the country at Panna in Madhya Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>The company has been categorised by the Department of Public Enterprises as a &#8220;NAVRATNA&#8221; Public Sector Enterprise in 2008.<\/p>\n<p>It has its registered office in Hyderabad, Telangana.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nmdc-limited-becomes-first-indian-miner-to-produce-50-million-tonnes-of-iron-ore-in-a-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nmdc-limited-becomes-first-indian-miner-to-produce-50-million-tonnes-of-iron-ore-in-a-year\/<\/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>NMDC Limited has become the first mining company in India to produce 50 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in a single financial year.<\/p>\n<p>About NMDC Limited:<\/p>\n<p>NMDC Limited (formerly National Mineral Development Corporation) is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).<\/p>\n<p>Incorporated in 1958, it is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.<\/p>\n<p>Since inception, it has been involved in the exploration of a wide range of minerals, including iron ore, copper, rock phosphate, limestone, dolomite, gypsum, bentonite, magnesite, diamond, tin, tungsten, graphite, beach sands, etc.<\/p>\n<p>It is India&#8217;s largest iron ore producer and exporter, producing more than 45 million tonnes of iron ore from three mechanized mines in Chhattisgarh and Karnataka.<\/p>\n<p>It also operates the only mechanized diamond mine in the country at Panna in Madhya Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>The company has been categorised by the Department of Public Enterprises as a &#8220;NAVRATNA&#8221; Public Sector Enterprise in 2008.<\/p>\n<p>It has its registered office in Hyderabad, Telangana.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence both statements are correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nmdc-limited-becomes-first-indian-miner-to-produce-50-million-tonnes-of-iron-ore-in-a-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/nmdc-limited-becomes-first-indian-miner-to-produce-50-million-tonnes-of-iron-ore-in-a-year\/<\/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; 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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>Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1139\"\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_115_1139\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Uttarakhand                                            <\/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_115_1139\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Arunachal Pradesh                                            <\/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_115_1139\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. West Bengal                                            <\/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_115_1139\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Assam                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister virtually inaugurated the 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project recently.<\/p>\n<p>About Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project:<\/p>\n<p>It is a 120 MW run-of-river hydropower project planned on the Kopili River basin in Assam.<\/p>\n<p>The project is situated in the West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao (also known as North Cachar Hills) Autonomous District Council (ADC) areas of Central Assam.<\/p>\n<p>The project is being developed and currently owned by Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL).<\/p>\n<p>It is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under its Assam Power Sector Investment Program.<\/p>\n<p>Key Facts about Kopili River:<\/p>\n<p>It is an interstate river in Northeast India that flows through the states of Meghalaya and Assam.<\/p>\n<p>It is the largest south bank tributary of the Brahmaputra in Assam.<\/p>\n<p>Originating in the Meghalaya plateau, it flows through the districts of Karbi Anglong and Nagaon before merging with the Brahmaputra.<\/p>\n<p>Its total length is 256 km, of which 78 km form the common border of Meghalaya and Assam and the remaining 178 km lie in Assam.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sentinelassam.com\/north-east-india-news\/assam-news\/120-mw-lower-kopili-hydroelectric-project-inaugurated-in-dima-hasao\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sentinelassam.com\/north-east-india-news\/assam-news\/120-mw-lower-kopili-hydroelectric-project-inaugurated-in-dima-hasao<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister virtually inaugurated the 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project recently.<\/p>\n<p>About Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project:<\/p>\n<p>It is a 120 MW run-of-river hydropower project planned on the Kopili River basin in Assam.<\/p>\n<p>The project is situated in the West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao (also known as North Cachar Hills) Autonomous District Council (ADC) areas of Central Assam.<\/p>\n<p>The project is being developed and currently owned by Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL).<\/p>\n<p>It is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under its Assam Power Sector Investment Program.<\/p>\n<p>Key Facts about Kopili River:<\/p>\n<p>It is an interstate river in Northeast India that flows through the states of Meghalaya and Assam.<\/p>\n<p>It is the largest south bank tributary of the Brahmaputra in Assam.<\/p>\n<p>Originating in the Meghalaya plateau, it flows through the districts of Karbi Anglong and Nagaon before merging with the Brahmaputra.<\/p>\n<p>Its total length is 256 km, of which 78 km form the common border of Meghalaya and Assam and the remaining 178 km lie in Assam.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sentinelassam.com\/north-east-india-news\/assam-news\/120-mw-lower-kopili-hydroelectric-project-inaugurated-in-dima-hasao\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sentinelassam.com\/north-east-india-news\/assam-news\/120-mw-lower-kopili-hydroelectric-project-inaugurated-in-dima-hasao<\/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 Henckelia monophylla:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a rare plant species endemic to Arunachal Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>It typically grows in moist, forested habitats.<\/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=\"1140\"\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_115_1140\"\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_115_1140\"\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_115_1140\"\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_115_1140\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have rediscovered a rare plant Henckelia monophylla, native to\u00a0Arunachal Pradesh\u00a0after nearly 189 years.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a rare plant species <strong>endemic to Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a member of the <strong>Gesneriaceae family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The plant was first collected in\u00a01836 by British botanist <strong>William Griffith in the Mishmi Hills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It is <strong>a perennial herb<\/strong> that typically grows in <strong>moist, forested habitats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Henckelia Monophylla<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Plants in the Henckelia genus are usually <strong>characterised by upright or slightly trailing stems<\/strong> and simple leaves that are often ovate or lance-shaped.<\/li>\n<li>The plants produce <strong>axillary inflorescences bearing one or several tubular<\/strong> or funnel-shaped flowers, often with delicate colouration.<\/li>\n<li>Their <strong>fruits develop as elongated capsules<\/strong> containing numerous tiny seeds, enabling them to reproduce effectively in suitable ecological niches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/india\/lost-for-nearly-two-centuries-this-rare-plant-species-has-been-rediscovered-in-arunachal-pradesh-11773478771147.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/india\/lost-for-nearly-two-centuries-this-rare-plant-species-has-been-rediscovered-in-arunachal-pradesh-11773478771147.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/india\/lost-for-nearly-two-centuries-this-rare-plant-species-has-been-rediscovered-in-arunachal-pradesh-11773478771147.html<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have rediscovered a rare plant Henckelia monophylla, native to\u00a0Arunachal Pradesh\u00a0after nearly 189 years.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a rare plant species <strong>endemic to Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is a member of the <strong>Gesneriaceae family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The plant was first collected in\u00a01836 by British botanist <strong>William Griffith in the Mishmi Hills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It is <strong>a perennial herb<\/strong> that typically grows in <strong>moist, forested habitats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Henckelia Monophylla<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Plants in the Henckelia genus are usually <strong>characterised by upright or slightly trailing stems<\/strong> and simple leaves that are often ovate or lance-shaped.<\/li>\n<li>The plants produce <strong>axillary inflorescences bearing one or several tubular<\/strong> or funnel-shaped flowers, often with delicate colouration.<\/li>\n<li>Their <strong>fruits develop as elongated capsules<\/strong> containing numerous tiny seeds, enabling them to reproduce effectively in suitable ecological niches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/india\/lost-for-nearly-two-centuries-this-rare-plant-species-has-been-rediscovered-in-arunachal-pradesh-11773478771147.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/news\/india\/lost-for-nearly-two-centuries-this-rare-plant-species-has-been-rediscovered-in-arunachal-pradesh-11773478771147.html\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" 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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>Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news is located in:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1141\"\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_115_1141\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Bihar                                            <\/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_115_1141\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Karnataka                                            <\/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_115_1141\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Assam                                            <\/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_115_1141\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Tamil Nadu                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, nine species were recently discovered during a faunal survey by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) at Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>state of Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This wildlife sanctuary serves as a buffer zone for the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala, as it is <strong>situated on the border of Tamilnadu and Kerala.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is home to a diverse variety of flora and fauna <strong>shrubs and evergreen forests<\/strong> to mammals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> It mainly consists of <strong>scrub forest<\/strong> (at the foothills) to dense <strong>evergreen forest<\/strong> and <strong>shola grasslands<\/strong> (at the top).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora: <\/strong>Banyan Tree, Syzygium zeylanicum, Nothopegia vajravelui, Memecylon flavescens, Symplocos oligandra, Symplocos wynadense, Meiogyne ramarowii,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> The sanctuary is home to elephants, tigers, leopards, Nilgiri tahr, gaurs, spotted deer, barking deer, sambar deer, wild boar, porcupine, Nilgiri langur, lion-tailed macaque.\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>wood snake is endemic<\/strong> to the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/chennai\/researchers-discover-9-new-species-at-megamalai-wildlife-sanctuary-in-southern-western-ghats\/articleshow\/129594544.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/chennai\/researchers-discover-9-new-species-at-megamalai-wildlife-sanctuary-in-southern-western-ghats\/articleshow\/129594544.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/chennai\/researchers-discover-9-new-species-at-megamalai-wildlife-sanctuary-in-southern-western-ghats\/articleshow\/129594544.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, nine species were recently discovered during a faunal survey by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) at Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>state of Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This wildlife sanctuary serves as a buffer zone for the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala, as it is <strong>situated on the border of Tamilnadu and Kerala.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is home to a diverse variety of flora and fauna <strong>shrubs and evergreen forests<\/strong> to mammals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> It mainly consists of <strong>scrub forest<\/strong> (at the foothills) to dense <strong>evergreen forest<\/strong> and <strong>shola grasslands<\/strong> (at the top).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora: <\/strong>Banyan Tree, Syzygium zeylanicum, Nothopegia vajravelui, Memecylon flavescens, Symplocos oligandra, Symplocos wynadense, Meiogyne ramarowii,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> The sanctuary is home to elephants, tigers, leopards, Nilgiri tahr, gaurs, spotted deer, barking deer, sambar deer, wild boar, porcupine, Nilgiri langur, lion-tailed macaque.\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>wood snake is endemic<\/strong> to the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/chennai\/researchers-discover-9-new-species-at-megamalai-wildlife-sanctuary-in-southern-western-ghats\/articleshow\/129594544.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/chennai\/researchers-discover-9-new-species-at-megamalai-wildlife-sanctuary-in-southern-western-ghats\/articleshow\/129594544.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/chennai\/researchers-discover-9-new-species-at-megamalai-wildlife-sanctuary-in-southern-western-ghats\/articleshow\/129594544.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               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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 Jnanpith Award:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the\u00a0highest literary honour of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is awarded only to Indian creative writers who are alive.<\/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=\"1142\"\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_115_1142\"\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_115_1142\"\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_115_1142\"\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_115_1142\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Tamil lyricist and author R. Vairamuthu has been selected for the Jnanpith Award for the year 2025.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the\u00a0<strong>highest literary honour of India<\/strong>,\u00a0given to writers who have excelled in literature in different Indian languages.<\/li>\n<li>It was\u00a0instituted in 1961.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> The prize carries a cash prize of <strong>Rs 11 lakh<\/strong>, a <strong>bronze statuette of Vagdevi<\/strong> (Goddess Saraswati), and a<\/li>\n<li>It is\u00a0sponsored by\u00a0the cultural organization\u00a0Bharatiya Jnanpith.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility and Rules:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is given <strong>every year <\/strong>to an author for his\/her\u00a0outstanding <strong>contribution towards Indian literature through creative writing<\/strong> in any of the <strong>Indian languages<\/strong> mentioned in <strong>Schedule VIII of the Indian Constitution and English.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Only those <strong>creative writers who are alive<\/strong> and are Indian citizens, can be proposed for the Award.<\/li>\n<li>A language which receives the award in a particular year\u00a0is\u00a0not eligible for\u00a0consideration for the\u00a0<strong>next two years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A writer who receives the Award once\u00a0will\u00a0not be considered again.<\/li>\n<li>The Award\u00a0may not be given in a particular year if\u00a0the\u00a0Jnanpith Award Selection Board\u00a0feels that there is no suitable name\u00a0which comes up to the expected standard of the Award.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>first recipient<\/strong>of the award <strong>was\u00a0Malayalam poet G. Sankara Kurup,<\/strong>\u00a0who received the award in\u00a01965\u00a0for his collection of\u00a0poems Odakkuzhal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/vairamuthu-wins-jnanpith-award-third-tamil-writer-to-receive-honour\/article70743018.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/vairamuthu-wins-jnanpith-award-third-tamil-writer-to-receive-honour\/article70743018.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/vairamuthu-wins-jnanpith-award-third-tamil-writer-to-receive-honour\/article70743018.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Tamil lyricist and author R. Vairamuthu has been selected for the Jnanpith Award for the year 2025.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the\u00a0<strong>highest literary honour of India<\/strong>,\u00a0given to writers who have excelled in literature in different Indian languages.<\/li>\n<li>It was\u00a0instituted in 1961.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Award:<\/strong> The prize carries a cash prize of <strong>Rs 11 lakh<\/strong>, a <strong>bronze statuette of Vagdevi<\/strong> (Goddess Saraswati), and a<\/li>\n<li>It is\u00a0sponsored by\u00a0the cultural organization\u00a0Bharatiya Jnanpith.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility and Rules:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is given <strong>every year <\/strong>to an author for his\/her\u00a0outstanding <strong>contribution towards Indian literature through creative writing<\/strong> in any of the <strong>Indian languages<\/strong> mentioned in <strong>Schedule VIII of the Indian Constitution and English.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Only those <strong>creative writers who are alive<\/strong> and are Indian citizens, can be proposed for the Award.<\/li>\n<li>A language which receives the award in a particular year\u00a0is\u00a0not eligible for\u00a0consideration for the\u00a0<strong>next two years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A writer who receives the Award once\u00a0will\u00a0not be considered again.<\/li>\n<li>The Award\u00a0may not be given in a particular year if\u00a0the\u00a0Jnanpith Award Selection Board\u00a0feels that there is no suitable name\u00a0which comes up to the expected standard of the Award.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>first recipient<\/strong>of the award <strong>was\u00a0Malayalam poet G. Sankara Kurup,<\/strong>\u00a0who received the award in\u00a01965\u00a0for his collection of\u00a0poems Odakkuzhal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/vairamuthu-wins-jnanpith-award-third-tamil-writer-to-receive-honour\/article70743018.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/vairamuthu-wins-jnanpith-award-third-tamil-writer-to-receive-honour\/article70743018.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/vairamuthu-wins-jnanpith-award-third-tamil-writer-to-receive-honour\/article70743018.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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 United Nations Environment Programme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the leading global authority on the environment.<\/li>\n<li>Its headquarter is located in Nairobi, Kenya.<\/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=\"1143\"\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_115_1143\"\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_115_1143\"\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_115_1143\"\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_115_1143\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, in a new report, Safe disposal of unused medicines by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned that the improper disposal of medicines poses serious risks to both environmental and public health.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the leading global <strong>authority on the environment.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>founded in 1972<\/strong> after a UN General Assembly resolution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate:<\/strong> It was conceived to monitor the <strong>state of the environment and coordinate responses <\/strong>to the world\u2019s greatest environmental challenges.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Structure:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA):<\/strong> UNEA is the world\u2019s <strong>highest-level decision-making body<\/strong> on environmental issues, comprising all UN member states.\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>meets biennially<\/strong> to set global priorities, adopt resolutions, and guide UNEP\u2019s overall policy direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR):<\/strong> It acts as the <strong>main advisory body<\/strong> to UNEA and helps in preparing its agenda.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretariat:<\/strong> The UNEP Secretariat, led by the <strong>Executive Director,<\/strong> implements UNEA decisions and oversees day-to-day operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regional and Thematic Offices:<\/strong> UNEP functions through multiple regional offices in Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America, West Asia, and North America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Functions<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It develops and supports global environmental treaties,<\/strong> such as the CBD, CITES, and Minamata Convention.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hosts secretariats of major environmental conventions<\/strong> and supports the negotiation of new environmental agreements.<\/li>\n<li>It publishes authoritative research and assessments, including the Global Environment Outlook and Emissions Gap Report.<\/li>\n<li>It supports developing countries with environmental capacity building, funding, and technical assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Nairobi, Kenya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/waste-prevention-central-to-uneps-latest-report-on-safe-disposal-of-unused-medicines\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/waste-prevention-central-to-uneps-latest-report-on-safe-disposal-of-unused-medicines\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/waste-prevention-central-to-uneps-latest-report-on-safe-disposal-of-unused-medicines<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, in a new report, Safe disposal of unused medicines by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned that the improper disposal of medicines poses serious risks to both environmental and public health.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the leading global <strong>authority on the environment.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>founded in 1972<\/strong> after a UN General Assembly resolution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate:<\/strong> It was conceived to monitor the <strong>state of the environment and coordinate responses <\/strong>to the world\u2019s greatest environmental challenges.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Structure:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA):<\/strong> UNEA is the world\u2019s <strong>highest-level decision-making body<\/strong> on environmental issues, comprising all UN member states.\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>meets biennially<\/strong> to set global priorities, adopt resolutions, and guide UNEP\u2019s overall policy direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR):<\/strong> It acts as the <strong>main advisory body<\/strong> to UNEA and helps in preparing its agenda.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretariat:<\/strong> The UNEP Secretariat, led by the <strong>Executive Director,<\/strong> implements UNEA decisions and oversees day-to-day operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regional and Thematic Offices:<\/strong> UNEP functions through multiple regional offices in Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America, West Asia, and North America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Functions<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It develops and supports global environmental treaties,<\/strong> such as the CBD, CITES, and Minamata Convention.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hosts secretariats of major environmental conventions<\/strong> and supports the negotiation of new environmental agreements.<\/li>\n<li>It publishes authoritative research and assessments, including the Global Environment Outlook and Emissions Gap Report.<\/li>\n<li>It supports developing countries with environmental capacity building, funding, and technical assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong> Nairobi, Kenya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/waste-prevention-central-to-uneps-latest-report-on-safe-disposal-of-unused-medicines\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/waste-prevention-central-to-uneps-latest-report-on-safe-disposal-of-unused-medicines\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/health\/waste-prevention-central-to-uneps-latest-report-on-safe-disposal-of-unused-medicines<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                        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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 Central Adoption Resource Authority:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an autonomous body of the Ministry of Women &amp; Child Development, Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>It is designated as the Central Authority to deal with intercountry adoptions.<\/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=\"1144\"\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_115_1144\"\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_115_1144\"\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_115_1144\"\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_115_1144\"\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>\u00a0Central Adoption Resource Authority issued nationwide directions to strengthen adoption procedures, safeguard records and protect children\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a statutory body of the <strong>Ministry of Women &amp; Child Development<\/strong>, Government of India.\n<ul>\n<li>Through Section 68 of the <strong>Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act 2015),<\/strong> CARA attained the status of a statutory body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate:<\/strong> Primarily deals with the adoption of orphan, abandoned, and surrendered children through its associated\/recognised adoption agencies.<\/li>\n<li>It is designated as the Central Authority to <strong>deal with intercountry adoptions<\/strong> in accordance with the provisions of the <strong>Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, 1993<\/strong>, ratified by the Government of India in 2003.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong>New Delhi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of Central Adoption Resource Authority:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To promote In-country adoptions and to facilitate Inter-state adoptions in coordination with State Agency;<\/li>\n<li>To regulate <strong>Inter-country adoptions;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To frame regulations on adoption and related matters from time to time as may be necessary;<\/li>\n<li>To carry out the functions of the Central Authority under the Hague Convention on protection of Children and Cooperation in respect of Intercountry Adoption;<\/li>\n<li>Any other function as may be prescribed.<\/li>\n<li>It monitors and regulates bodies such as the <strong>State Adoption Resource Agency<\/strong> (SARA), <strong>Specialised Adoption Agency<\/strong> (SAA), <strong>Authorised Foreign Adoption Agency<\/strong> (AFAA), Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), and <strong>District Child Protective Units<\/strong> (DPUs)<\/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:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240443&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240443&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240443&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Central Adoption Resource Authority issued nationwide directions to strengthen adoption procedures, safeguard records and protect children\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a statutory body of the <strong>Ministry of Women &amp; Child Development<\/strong>, Government of India.\n<ul>\n<li>Through Section 68 of the <strong>Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act 2015),<\/strong> CARA attained the status of a statutory body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandate:<\/strong> Primarily deals with the adoption of orphan, abandoned, and surrendered children through its associated\/recognised adoption agencies.<\/li>\n<li>It is designated as the Central Authority to <strong>deal with intercountry adoptions<\/strong> in accordance with the provisions of the <strong>Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, 1993<\/strong>, ratified by the Government of India in 2003.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Headquarters:<\/strong>New Delhi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of Central Adoption Resource Authority:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>To promote In-country adoptions and to facilitate Inter-state adoptions in coordination with State Agency;<\/li>\n<li>To regulate <strong>Inter-country adoptions;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>To frame regulations on adoption and related matters from time to time as may be necessary;<\/li>\n<li>To carry out the functions of the Central Authority under the Hague Convention on protection of Children and Cooperation in respect of Intercountry Adoption;<\/li>\n<li>Any other function as may be prescribed.<\/li>\n<li>It monitors and regulates bodies such as the <strong>State Adoption Resource Agency<\/strong> (SARA), <strong>Specialised Adoption Agency<\/strong> (SAA), <strong>Authorised Foreign Adoption Agency<\/strong> (AFAA), Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), and <strong>District Child Protective Units<\/strong> (DPUs)<\/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:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240443&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240443&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240443&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Dimethyl Ether, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It has a very low cetane number.<\/li>\n<li>It is used extensively in the chemical industry and as an aerosol propellant.<\/li>\n<li>It burns cleaner, emitting minimal amounts of soot, nitrogen oxides.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1145\"\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_115_1145\"\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_115_1145\"\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_115_1145\"\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_115_1145\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. None                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) in collaboration with a processing engineering partner is ready to scale up the Dimethyl Ether\u00a0technology to an industrial scale demonstration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>synthetically produced alternative to diesel<\/strong> for use in specially designed compression ignition diesel engines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of Dimethyl Ether\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has a very <strong>high cetane number<\/strong>, which is a measure of the fuel\u2019s ignitibility in compression ignition engines.<\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>normal atmospheric conditions<\/strong>, DME <strong>is a colorless gas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It burns cleaner, <strong>emitting minimal amounts of soot, nitrogen oxides<\/strong> (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and particulate matter.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, DME <strong>exhibits thermal efficiency<\/strong> that is comparable to traditional fuels, making it a viable substitute<\/li>\n<li>It can be a <strong>viable alternative fuel and engine technology<\/strong> to adapt to conventional diesel engines used in India\u2019s economy\u2019s agricultural and transport sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application of Dimethyl Ether:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is used <strong>extensively in the chemical industry<\/strong> and as an aerosol propellant.<\/li>\n<li>It is used in chemical industries and also to produce dyes and plastics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/csir-ncl-dme-technology-lpg-shortage-alternative-india-10580621\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/csir-ncl-dme-technology-lpg-shortage-alternative-india-10580621\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/csir-ncl-dme-technology-lpg-shortage-alternative-india-10580621\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) in collaboration with a processing engineering partner is ready to scale up the Dimethyl Ether\u00a0technology to an industrial scale demonstration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>synthetically produced alternative to diesel<\/strong> for use in specially designed compression ignition diesel engines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of Dimethyl Ether\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has a very <strong>high cetane number<\/strong>, which is a measure of the fuel\u2019s ignitibility in compression ignition engines.<\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>normal atmospheric conditions<\/strong>, DME <strong>is a colorless gas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It burns cleaner, <strong>emitting minimal amounts of soot, nitrogen oxides<\/strong> (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and particulate matter.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, DME <strong>exhibits thermal efficiency<\/strong> that is comparable to traditional fuels, making it a viable substitute<\/li>\n<li>It can be a <strong>viable alternative fuel and engine technology<\/strong> to adapt to conventional diesel engines used in India\u2019s economy\u2019s agricultural and transport sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application of Dimethyl Ether:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is used <strong>extensively in the chemical industry<\/strong> and as an aerosol propellant.<\/li>\n<li>It is used in chemical industries and also to produce dyes and plastics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/csir-ncl-dme-technology-lpg-shortage-alternative-india-10580621\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/csir-ncl-dme-technology-lpg-shortage-alternative-india-10580621\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/pune\/csir-ncl-dme-technology-lpg-shortage-alternative-india-10580621\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" 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style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/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 Great Indian Bustard:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a\u00a0large terrestrial bird\u00a0endemic to the\u00a0Indian subcontinent.<\/li>\n<li>It categorized as endangered species 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=\"1146\"\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_115_1146\"\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_115_1146\"\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_115_1146\"\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_115_1146\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed that Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has entered the fourth year of its captive breeding programme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u00a0<strong>large terrestrial bird\u00a0endemic<\/strong> to the\u00a0Indian subcontinent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> The bird is primarily found in\u00a0<strong>dry grasslands and scrublands<\/strong>, which are rapidly declining due to agricultural expansion and development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Its\u00a0core population survives in <strong>the\u00a0Thar Desert<\/strong>, mainly in\u00a0Jaisalmer and Barmer districts <strong>of Rajasthan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Great Indian Bustard:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is\u00a0one of <strong>the heaviest flying birds\u00a0in the world.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a\u00a0horizontal body posture,\u00a0long bare legs, and resembles an\u00a0ostrich in appearance.<\/li>\n<li>Both <strong>sexes are\u00a0similar in size<\/strong>, with the heaviest individuals reaching up to\u00a015 kg (33 pounds).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Life Span:<\/strong> The bird has a\u00a0<strong>lifespan of 12\u201315 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> These birds are\u00a0opportunist eaters. Their diet ranges widely depending on the seasonal availability of food. They <strong>feed on\u00a0grass seeds<\/strong>, insects like grasshoppers and beetles, and sometimes even small rodents and reptiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN:<\/strong> Critically Endangered<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule 1<\/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.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2239484&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2239484&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2239484&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed that Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has entered the fourth year of its captive breeding programme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u00a0<strong>large terrestrial bird\u00a0endemic<\/strong> to the\u00a0Indian subcontinent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> The bird is primarily found in\u00a0<strong>dry grasslands and scrublands<\/strong>, which are rapidly declining due to agricultural expansion and development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Its\u00a0core population survives in <strong>the\u00a0Thar Desert<\/strong>, mainly in\u00a0Jaisalmer and Barmer districts <strong>of Rajasthan.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Characteristics of Great Indian Bustard:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is\u00a0one of <strong>the heaviest flying birds\u00a0in the world.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has a\u00a0horizontal body posture,\u00a0long bare legs, and resembles an\u00a0ostrich in appearance.<\/li>\n<li>Both <strong>sexes are\u00a0similar in size<\/strong>, with the heaviest individuals reaching up to\u00a015 kg (33 pounds).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Life Span:<\/strong> The bird has a\u00a0<strong>lifespan of 12\u201315 years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> These birds are\u00a0opportunist eaters. Their diet ranges widely depending on the seasonal availability of food. 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