{"id":93459,"date":"2026-03-18T16:10:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=93459"},"modified":"2026-03-18T18:22:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T12:52:53","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-18-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-18-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 18 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_117\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 18 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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Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) drill.<\/li>\n<li>It is led by the Indian Navy.<\/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=\"1157\"\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_117_1157\"\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_117_1157\"\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_117_1157\"\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_117_1157\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy along with multiple partner nations is participating in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a United States Navy-led multinational anti-submarine warfare drill.<\/p>\n<p>About Exercise Sea Dragon:<\/p>\n<p>It is a United States Navy-led multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) drill conducted annually to strengthen maritime security and cooperation among allied nations in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p>It has been held annually since 2019 at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam in the Western Pacific.<\/p>\n<p>Participating countries deploy long-range maritime patrol aircraft, such as the P-8 Poseidon.<\/p>\n<p>It provides a structured environment to test interoperability between near-identical platforms operated by different nations, standardizing data links, communication protocols, and tactical procedures that would be essential in any real-world combined ASW operation.<\/p>\n<p>Sea Dragon 2026:<\/p>\n<p>The exercise includes forces from the United States Navy, the Indian Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will be challenged on speed, accuracy, and coordinated mission execution, strengthening ASW proficiency and enhancing interoperability among partner forces.<\/p>\n<p>It advances aircrew proficiency in ASW by progressing from track-simulated targets to detecting and tracking a live submarine.<\/p>\n<p>During the exercise, each event is graded, and the nation scoring the highest total points will receive the coveted Dragon Belt award.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/indian-navy-along-with-partner-nations-participates-in-us-led-exercise-sea-dragon-2026-in-guam\/article70748781.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/indian-navy-along-with-partner-nations-participates-in-us-led-exercise-sea-dragon-2026-in-guam\/article70748781.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: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The Indian Navy along with multiple partner nations is participating in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a United States Navy-led multinational anti-submarine warfare drill.<\/p>\n<p>About Exercise Sea Dragon:<\/p>\n<p>It is a United States Navy-led multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) drill conducted annually to strengthen maritime security and cooperation among allied nations in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p>It has been held annually since 2019 at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam in the Western Pacific.<\/p>\n<p>Participating countries deploy long-range maritime patrol aircraft, such as the P-8 Poseidon.<\/p>\n<p>It provides a structured environment to test interoperability between near-identical platforms operated by different nations, standardizing data links, communication protocols, and tactical procedures that would be essential in any real-world combined ASW operation.<\/p>\n<p>Sea Dragon 2026:<\/p>\n<p>The exercise includes forces from the United States Navy, the Indian Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will be challenged on speed, accuracy, and coordinated mission execution, strengthening ASW proficiency and enhancing interoperability among partner forces.<\/p>\n<p>It advances aircrew proficiency in ASW by progressing from track-simulated targets to detecting and tracking a live submarine.<\/p>\n<p>During the exercise, each event is graded, and the nation scoring the highest total points will receive the coveted Dragon Belt award.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/indian-navy-along-with-partner-nations-participates-in-us-led-exercise-sea-dragon-2026-in-guam\/article70748781.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindubusinessline.com\/news\/indian-navy-along-with-partner-nations-participates-in-us-led-exercise-sea-dragon-2026-in-guam\/article70748781.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; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a U.S. federal government commission that makes policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress.<\/li>\n<li>USCIRF recommendations are binding on the U.S. government.<\/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=\"1158\"\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_117_1158\"\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_117_1158\"\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_117_1158\"\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_117_1158\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>India recently rejected the latest report by the USCIRF, calling it \u201cmotivated and biased\u201d, after the US panel recommended sanctions against Indian entities and again sought to designate the country as a \u201ccountry of particular concern\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>About United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF):<\/p>\n<p>It is an independent, bipartisan U.S. federal government commission established under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.<\/p>\n<p>USCIRF monitors the universal right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) abroad; makes policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress; and tracks the implementation of these recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>USCIRF&#8217;s nine Commissioners are appointed by either the President or Congressional leaders of each political party, supported by a non-partisan professional staff.<\/p>\n<p>USCIRF issues an annual report that assesses the US government\u2019s implementation of IRFA, highlights \u201cCountries of Particular Concern\u201d engaging in severe religious freedom violations, documents the conditions of religious freedom in many countries, and provides policy recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>USCIRF recommendations are not binding on the U.S. government.<\/p>\n<p>It uses international standards to monitor religious freedom violations globally.<\/p>\n<p>Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEveryone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/india\/india-rejects-us-panels-biased-religious-freedom-report\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/india\/india-rejects-us-panels-biased-religious-freedom-report\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: a<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>India recently rejected the latest report by the USCIRF, calling it \u201cmotivated and biased\u201d, after the US panel recommended sanctions against Indian entities and again sought to designate the country as a \u201ccountry of particular concern\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>About United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF):<\/p>\n<p>It is an independent, bipartisan U.S. federal government commission established under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.<\/p>\n<p>USCIRF monitors the universal right to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) abroad; makes policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress; and tracks the implementation of these recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>USCIRF&#8217;s nine Commissioners are appointed by either the President or Congressional leaders of each political party, supported by a non-partisan professional staff.<\/p>\n<p>USCIRF issues an annual report that assesses the US government\u2019s implementation of IRFA, highlights \u201cCountries of Particular Concern\u201d engaging in severe religious freedom violations, documents the conditions of religious freedom in many countries, and provides policy recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>USCIRF recommendations are not binding on the U.S. government.<\/p>\n<p>It uses international standards to monitor religious freedom violations globally.<\/p>\n<p>Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEveryone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/india\/india-rejects-us-panels-biased-religious-freedom-report\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.tribuneindia.com\/news\/india\/india-rejects-us-panels-biased-religious-freedom-report\/<\/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>Prambanan Temple, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1159\"\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_117_1159\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Sri Lanka                                            <\/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_117_1159\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Nepal                                            <\/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_117_1159\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Indonesia                                            <\/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_117_1159\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Vietnam                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>India and Indonesia have partnered for the restoration of the Prambanan Temple complex in the Special Region of Yogyakarta in southern Java.<\/p>\n<p>About Prambanan Temple:<\/p>\n<p>It is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, located in Sleman, Yogyakarta, Southern Java.<\/p>\n<p>It is known locally as the Temple of the Slender Virgin (Roro Jonggrang).<\/p>\n<p>It was built in the 9th century by the Sanjaya dynasty, a Hindu kingdom that ruled over central Java.<\/p>\n<p>It is dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti, the three main gods of Hinduism: Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.<\/p>\n<p>The temple complex was buried for centuries before being rediscovered and restored in the 19th century.<\/p>\n<p>In 1991, UNESCO designated Prambanan Temple as a World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n<p>Architecture:<\/p>\n<p>The architectural style of Prambanan reflects the influence of both indigenous Javanese traditions and elements borrowed from South India, specifically the Pallava style.<\/p>\n<p>The towering structures, adorned with intricate carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana epic and other Hindu narratives, showcase the sophisticated craftsmanship of the era.<\/p>\n<p>The main temple complex consists of 240 temples.<\/p>\n<p>The highlight is the central compound, where eight main and eight minor temples are assembled on a raised platform.<\/p>\n<p>The three main temples are the Shiva Temple, Brahma Temple, and Vishnu Temple.<\/p>\n<p>Shiva\u2019s temple is the biggest and centrally located. It soars to a height of 47 meters, making it one of the tallest temples in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<p>While the main temple complex is dedicated to Hindu gods, Buddhist temples and shrines surround the area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/diplomacy\/india-indonesia-come-together-to-preserve-shared-heritage-with-restoration-of-9th-century-temple\/2881152\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/diplomacy\/india-indonesia-come-together-to-preserve-shared-heritage-with-restoration-of-9th-century-temple\/2881152\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: c<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>India and Indonesia have partnered for the restoration of the Prambanan Temple complex in the Special Region of Yogyakarta in southern Java.<\/p>\n<p>About Prambanan Temple:<\/p>\n<p>It is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, located in Sleman, Yogyakarta, Southern Java.<\/p>\n<p>It is known locally as the Temple of the Slender Virgin (Roro Jonggrang).<\/p>\n<p>It was built in the 9th century by the Sanjaya dynasty, a Hindu kingdom that ruled over central Java.<\/p>\n<p>It is dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti, the three main gods of Hinduism: Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.<\/p>\n<p>The temple complex was buried for centuries before being rediscovered and restored in the 19th century.<\/p>\n<p>In 1991, UNESCO designated Prambanan Temple as a World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n<p>Architecture:<\/p>\n<p>The architectural style of Prambanan reflects the influence of both indigenous Javanese traditions and elements borrowed from South India, specifically the Pallava style.<\/p>\n<p>The towering structures, adorned with intricate carvings depicting scenes from the Ramayana epic and other Hindu narratives, showcase the sophisticated craftsmanship of the era.<\/p>\n<p>The main temple complex consists of 240 temples.<\/p>\n<p>The highlight is the central compound, where eight main and eight minor temples are assembled on a raised platform.<\/p>\n<p>The three main temples are the Shiva Temple, Brahma Temple, and Vishnu Temple.<\/p>\n<p>Shiva\u2019s temple is the biggest and centrally located. It soars to a height of 47 meters, making it one of the tallest temples in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<p>While the main temple complex is dedicated to Hindu gods, Buddhist temples and shrines surround the area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/diplomacy\/india-indonesia-come-together-to-preserve-shared-heritage-with-restoration-of-9th-century-temple\/2881152\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/diplomacy\/india-indonesia-come-together-to-preserve-shared-heritage-with-restoration-of-9th-century-temple\/2881152\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>4<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>4<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Hindon River is a tributary of which major river?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1160\"\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_117_1160\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Godavari                                            <\/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_117_1160\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Yamuna River                                            <\/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_117_1160\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Narmada                                            <\/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_117_1160\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Brahmaputra                                            <\/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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A recent survey of the Hindon river has raised serious concerns about water quality, with preliminary tests showing zero dissolved oxygen (DO) levels at several locations, rendering the water &#8220;uninhabitable&#8221; for most aquatic life.<\/p>\n<p>About Hindon River:<\/p>\n<p>It is a tributary of the Yamuna River.<\/p>\n<p>Course:<\/p>\n<p>It originates in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, in the Siwalik Hills, at an elevation of about 800 meters (2,625 feet) above sea level.<\/p>\n<p>It flows across the industrial belt of Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana before merging with the Yamuna River near Noida.<\/p>\n<p>Total Length: 400 km<\/p>\n<p>The river is entirely fed by rain, with a significant increase in water flow during the monsoon season.<\/p>\n<p>Tributaries: The Kali (West) River and Krishni River are the main tributaries of River Hindon.<\/p>\n<p>It is on the banks of this river that archeologists found traces of the Harappan civilization with sites dating back to as long as 2500 BC.<\/p>\n<p>Due to urban, agricultural, and industrial waste which is being released without sufficient treatment into its waters, the Hindon is now one of the most polluted stretches in the Ganga basin.<\/p>\n<p>In 2015, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found the Hindon\u2019s pollution levels were so severe that it was declared a \u2018dead river\u2019 and \u2018unfit\u2019 even for bathing in several sections of the river.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/meerut\/zero-dissolved-oxygen-at-hindon-river-stretches-survey\/articleshow\/129638740.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/meerut\/zero-dissolved-oxygen-at-hindon-river-stretches-survey\/articleshow\/129638740.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: b<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A recent survey of the Hindon river has raised serious concerns about water quality, with preliminary tests showing zero dissolved oxygen (DO) levels at several locations, rendering the water &#8220;uninhabitable&#8221; for most aquatic life.<\/p>\n<p>About Hindon River:<\/p>\n<p>It is a tributary of the Yamuna River.<\/p>\n<p>Course:<\/p>\n<p>It originates in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, in the Siwalik Hills, at an elevation of about 800 meters (2,625 feet) above sea level.<\/p>\n<p>It flows across the industrial belt of Western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana before merging with the Yamuna River near Noida.<\/p>\n<p>Total Length: 400 km<\/p>\n<p>The river is entirely fed by rain, with a significant increase in water flow during the monsoon season.<\/p>\n<p>Tributaries: The Kali (West) River and Krishni River are the main tributaries of River Hindon.<\/p>\n<p>It is on the banks of this river that archeologists found traces of the Harappan civilization with sites dating back to as long as 2500 BC.<\/p>\n<p>Due to urban, agricultural, and industrial waste which is being released without sufficient treatment into its waters, the Hindon is now one of the most polluted stretches in the Ganga basin.<\/p>\n<p>In 2015, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) found the Hindon\u2019s pollution levels were so severe that it was declared a \u2018dead river\u2019 and \u2018unfit\u2019 even for bathing in several sections of the river.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/meerut\/zero-dissolved-oxygen-at-hindon-river-stretches-survey\/articleshow\/129638740.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/meerut\/zero-dissolved-oxygen-at-hindon-river-stretches-survey\/articleshow\/129638740.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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>Kalinjar Fort, recently seen in the news, is located in which state:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1161\"\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_117_1161\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Andhra Pradesh                                            <\/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_117_1161\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Gujarat                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"2\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_117_1161\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Rajasthan                                            <\/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_117_1161\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Uttar Pradesh                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The hill region surrounding the Kalinjar Fort in Banda was officially declared a National Geo-Heritage Site by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) recently.<\/p>\n<p>About Kalinjar Fort:<\/p>\n<p>It is located in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>It is situated on an isolated hilltop, surrounded by the Vindhya Mountains and the Ken River.<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the oldest and most impressive forts in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Many decisive battles were fought for the possession of this strategically located fort in ancient, medieval, and modern times.<\/p>\n<p>History:<\/p>\n<p>The history of Kalinjar Fort is more than 1500 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Historical documents and inscriptions indicate that a strategic fort was established during the Gupta period (4th-6th century).<\/p>\n<p>Later, Kalinjar came under the Chandela dynasty (9th-13th century) and became one of their capitals.<\/p>\n<p>During the rule of the Chandela kings, the fort developed into a military fort on one side and a religious centre on the other.<\/p>\n<p>Mahmud Ghaznavi, Qutubuddin Aibak, and Humayun attacked it and wanted to win it but could not succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, in 1569 AD, Akbar won this fort and gifted it to Birbal. After Birbal, this fort came under the Bundel king Chhatrasal.<\/p>\n<p>After them, the fort was occupied by Hardev Shah of Panna.<\/p>\n<p>In 1812, this fort became under the British.<\/p>\n<p>The fort also houses mosques, temples, palaces, and stepwells.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main attractions of Kalinjar is the Neelkanth Temple.<\/p>\n<p>It was built by Chandela ruler Paramaditya Dev.<\/p>\n<p>The Shiva lingam is of blue stone in addition to the giant 18-arm statue in the temple.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kanpur\/kalinjar-fort-area-declared-as-natl-geo-heritage-site-by-gsi\/articleshow\/129616829.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kanpur\/kalinjar-fort-area-declared-as-natl-geo-heritage-site-by-gsi\/articleshow\/129616829.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p>Answer: d<\/p>\n<p>Explanation:<\/p>\n<p>The hill region surrounding the Kalinjar Fort in Banda was officially declared a National Geo-Heritage Site by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) recently.<\/p>\n<p>About Kalinjar Fort:<\/p>\n<p>It is located in the Banda district of Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>\n<p>It is situated on an isolated hilltop, surrounded by the Vindhya Mountains and the Ken River.<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the oldest and most impressive forts in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Many decisive battles were fought for the possession of this strategically located fort in ancient, medieval, and modern times.<\/p>\n<p>History:<\/p>\n<p>The history of Kalinjar Fort is more than 1500 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Historical documents and inscriptions indicate that a strategic fort was established during the Gupta period (4th-6th century).<\/p>\n<p>Later, Kalinjar came under the Chandela dynasty (9th-13th century) and became one of their capitals.<\/p>\n<p>During the rule of the Chandela kings, the fort developed into a military fort on one side and a religious centre on the other.<\/p>\n<p>Mahmud Ghaznavi, Qutubuddin Aibak, and Humayun attacked it and wanted to win it but could not succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, in 1569 AD, Akbar won this fort and gifted it to Birbal. After Birbal, this fort came under the Bundel king Chhatrasal.<\/p>\n<p>After them, the fort was occupied by Hardev Shah of Panna.<\/p>\n<p>In 1812, this fort became under the British.<\/p>\n<p>The fort also houses mosques, temples, palaces, and stepwells.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main attractions of Kalinjar is the Neelkanth Temple.<\/p>\n<p>It was built by Chandela ruler Paramaditya Dev.<\/p>\n<p>The Shiva lingam is of blue stone in addition to the giant 18-arm statue in the temple.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hence option d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n<p>News:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kanpur\/kalinjar-fort-area-declared-as-natl-geo-heritage-site-by-gsi\/articleshow\/129616829.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/kanpur\/kalinjar-fort-area-declared-as-natl-geo-heritage-site-by-gsi\/articleshow\/129616829.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Ladakh Magmatic Arc:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a\u00a0belt of igneous rocks in the Trans-Himalaya region.<\/li>\n<li>It was formed in the period between Jurassic to Eocene.<\/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=\"1162\"\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_117_1162\"\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_117_1162\"\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_117_1162\"\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_117_1162\"\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, scientists have traced the evolution of Ladakh Magmatic Arc (LMA) in North West Himalaya.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u00a0<strong>belt of igneous rocks<\/strong> in the <strong>Trans-Himalaya<\/strong> formed in the <strong>period Jurassic to Eocene<\/strong>&#8211; 201.3 million years ago to 33.9 Million Year (Ma).<\/li>\n<li>The LMA is a <strong>long-extinct volcanic system<\/strong> evolved <strong>through three major phases<\/strong> of geological activity over tens of millions of years.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>160\u2013110 million years ago<\/strong>:\u00a0Early island arc formation<\/li>\n<li><strong>103\u201345 million years ago:<\/strong>Intensified magmatism during plate convergence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Less than 45 million years ago:<\/strong>Post-collisional magmatic activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process of Formation:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Millions of years before the region that is now called Ladakh lay above an ocean called the <strong>Neo-Tethys Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Below that ancient sea, giant slabs of Earth\u2019s crust slowly plunged into the mantle in a <strong>process known as subduction<\/strong> leading to the formation of <strong>the Ladakh Magmatic Arc<\/strong> (LMA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phases of Formation<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Island Arc Formation: <\/strong>In its earliest stage, <strong>Ladakh resembled a\u00a0chain of volcanic<\/strong> islands\u00a0rising from the Neo-Tethys Ocean.\n<ul>\n<li>Represented by the\u00a0<strong>Dras\u2013Nidar Island Arc Complex<\/strong> (DNIAC)<\/li>\n<li>Magma primarily originated from the\u00a0mantle<\/li>\n<li>Minimal contribution from subducted sediments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crustal Enrichment and Batholith Formation: <\/strong>As tectonic plates converged, the system evolved:\n<ul>\n<li>Formation of large granite bodies <strong>known as the\u00a0Ladakh Batholith<\/strong> (LB)<\/li>\n<li>Increased input from\u00a0continental crust and recycled sediments<\/li>\n<li>Chemical signatures indicate\u00a0deep crustal processes and magma mixing<\/li>\n<li>This phase coincides with the\u00a0<strong>approaching collision between India and Eurasia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-Collision Magmatism: <\/strong>After the plates collided and the\u00a0<strong>Neo-Tethys Ocean closed<\/strong>, tectonic activity continued:\n<ul>\n<li>Formation of\u00a0<strong>mafic dykes<\/strong>\u2014vertical sheets of volcanic rock<\/li>\n<li>Magma derived from a\u00a0previously enriched mantle source<\/li>\n<li>Indicates lingering tectonic and magmatic activity even after collision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241356&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241356&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241356&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, scientists have traced the evolution of Ladakh Magmatic Arc (LMA) in North West Himalaya.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u00a0<strong>belt of igneous rocks<\/strong> in the <strong>Trans-Himalaya<\/strong> formed in the <strong>period Jurassic to Eocene<\/strong>&#8211; 201.3 million years ago to 33.9 Million Year (Ma).<\/li>\n<li>The LMA is a <strong>long-extinct volcanic system<\/strong> evolved <strong>through three major phases<\/strong> of geological activity over tens of millions of years.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>160\u2013110 million years ago<\/strong>:\u00a0Early island arc formation<\/li>\n<li><strong>103\u201345 million years ago:<\/strong>Intensified magmatism during plate convergence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Less than 45 million years ago:<\/strong>Post-collisional magmatic activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process of Formation:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Millions of years before the region that is now called Ladakh lay above an ocean called the <strong>Neo-Tethys Ocean.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Below that ancient sea, giant slabs of Earth\u2019s crust slowly plunged into the mantle in a <strong>process known as subduction<\/strong> leading to the formation of <strong>the Ladakh Magmatic Arc<\/strong> (LMA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phases of Formation<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Island Arc Formation: <\/strong>In its earliest stage, <strong>Ladakh resembled a\u00a0chain of volcanic<\/strong> islands\u00a0rising from the Neo-Tethys Ocean.\n<ul>\n<li>Represented by the\u00a0<strong>Dras\u2013Nidar Island Arc Complex<\/strong> (DNIAC)<\/li>\n<li>Magma primarily originated from the\u00a0mantle<\/li>\n<li>Minimal contribution from subducted sediments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crustal Enrichment and Batholith Formation: <\/strong>As tectonic plates converged, the system evolved:\n<ul>\n<li>Formation of large granite bodies <strong>known as the\u00a0Ladakh Batholith<\/strong> (LB)<\/li>\n<li>Increased input from\u00a0continental crust and recycled sediments<\/li>\n<li>Chemical signatures indicate\u00a0deep crustal processes and magma mixing<\/li>\n<li>This phase coincides with the\u00a0<strong>approaching collision between India and Eurasia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-Collision Magmatism: <\/strong>After the plates collided and the\u00a0<strong>Neo-Tethys Ocean closed<\/strong>, tectonic activity continued:\n<ul>\n<li>Formation of\u00a0<strong>mafic dykes<\/strong>\u2014vertical sheets of volcanic rock<\/li>\n<li>Magma derived from a\u00a0previously enriched mantle source<\/li>\n<li>Indicates lingering tectonic and magmatic activity even after collision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241356&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241356&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241356&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Floating LiDAR Buoy System:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a high-tech ocean-based instrument used to measure wind conditions over the sea.<\/li>\n<li>It uses laser pulses to measure atmospheric conditions with high precision.<\/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=\"1163\"\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_117_1163\"\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_117_1163\"\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_117_1163\"\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_117_1163\"\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, the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has successfully tested an indigenously developed Floating LiDAR Buoy System off the coast of Muttom in Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>high-tech ocean-based instrument<\/strong> used to <strong>measure wind conditions over the sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It combines a <strong>floating platform (buoy) with LiDAR technology<\/strong>, short for Light Detection and Ranging.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>uses laser pulses<\/strong> to measure atmospheric conditions with high precision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> It is designed to <strong>measure wind profiles and atmospheric conditions<\/strong> over the ocean. It can track wind speed and direction and changes in wind at different heights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Working of Floating LiDAR Buoy System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The system <strong>uses LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>buoy<\/strong> in this floats on the <strong>ocean surface and emits laser pulses<\/strong> into the atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li>These pulses bounce back after hitting particles in the air and the returned signals are <strong>analysed to measure wind movement and patterns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This allows scientists to <strong>gather highly accurate, real-time data from areas<\/strong> where traditional instruments may struggle.<\/li>\n<li>Unlike traditional instruments, this buoy can capture <strong>detailed wind data up to 300 metres above sea level. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>Better weather prediction, improved storm and cyclone tracking and understanding climate change impact will help scientists to know how sea works.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/amp\/science\/story\/india-tests-floating-lidar-buoy-to-boost-weather-forecasting-offshore-wind-energy-2883323-2026-03-17\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/amp\/science\/story\/india-tests-floating-lidar-buoy-to-boost-weather-forecasting-offshore-wind-energy-2883323-2026-03-17\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/amp\/science\/story\/india-tests-floating-lidar-buoy-to-boost-weather-forecasting-offshore-wind-energy-2883323-2026-03-17<\/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, the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has successfully tested an indigenously developed Floating LiDAR Buoy System off the coast of Muttom in Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>high-tech ocean-based instrument<\/strong> used to <strong>measure wind conditions over the sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It combines a <strong>floating platform (buoy) with LiDAR technology<\/strong>, short for Light Detection and Ranging.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>uses laser pulses<\/strong> to measure atmospheric conditions with high precision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> It is designed to <strong>measure wind profiles and atmospheric conditions<\/strong> over the ocean. It can track wind speed and direction and changes in wind at different heights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Working of Floating LiDAR Buoy System:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The system <strong>uses LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>buoy<\/strong> in this floats on the <strong>ocean surface and emits laser pulses<\/strong> into the atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li>These pulses bounce back after hitting particles in the air and the returned signals are <strong>analysed to measure wind movement and patterns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This allows scientists to <strong>gather highly accurate, real-time data from areas<\/strong> where traditional instruments may struggle.<\/li>\n<li>Unlike traditional instruments, this buoy can capture <strong>detailed wind data up to 300 metres above sea level. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>Better weather prediction, improved storm and cyclone tracking and understanding climate change impact will help scientists to know how sea works.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/amp\/science\/story\/india-tests-floating-lidar-buoy-to-boost-weather-forecasting-offshore-wind-energy-2883323-2026-03-17\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/amp\/science\/story\/india-tests-floating-lidar-buoy-to-boost-weather-forecasting-offshore-wind-energy-2883323-2026-03-17\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/amp\/science\/story\/india-tests-floating-lidar-buoy-to-boost-weather-forecasting-offshore-wind-energy-2883323-2026-03-17<\/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>8<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>8<\/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 Melanoma:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a kind of skin cancer that starts in the melanocytes.<\/li>\n<li>It is caused by exposure to added chemicals in foods and beverages.<\/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=\"1164\"\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_117_1164\"\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_117_1164\"\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_117_1164\"\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_117_1164\"\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>\u00a0A\u00a0recent study\u00a0led by scientists at the U.S. National Institutes of Health reported that cholesterol in the membrane around the cell nucleus helps in spreading melanoma.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Melanoma is a <strong>kind of skin cancer<\/strong> that starts in the melanocytes.<\/li>\n<li>Melanocytes are cells that make the pigment that gives skin its color. The pigment is called melanin.<\/li>\n<li>It typically starts on <strong>skin that&#8217;s often exposed to the sun<\/strong>. This includes the skin on the arms, back, face and legs.<\/li>\n<li>Rarely, it can happen inside the body, such as in the nose or throat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>exact cause<\/strong> of all <strong>melanomas isn&#8217;t clear<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Most melanomas are caused by <strong>exposure to ultraviolet light<\/strong>. Ultraviolet light, also called UV light, comes from sunlight or tanning lamps and beds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms of Melanoma<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The first melanoma signs and symptoms often are:\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>change in an existing mole.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The development of a new pigmented or unusual-looking growth on the skin.<\/li>\n<li>It doesn&#8217;t always begin as a mole. It also can happen on otherwise healthy skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatments for melanoma<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Melanoma Surgery:<\/strong>In the early stages, surgery has a high probability of being able to cure melanoma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lymphadenectomy:<\/strong> In cases where melanoma has spread, <strong>removal of the lymph nodes<\/strong> near the primary diagnosis site may be required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metastasectomy:<\/strong> It is used to remove small melanoma bits from organs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is the correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/cholesterol-makes-cells-nuclei-squishy-helping-melanoma-spread\/article70751193.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/cholesterol-makes-cells-nuclei-squishy-helping-melanoma-spread\/article70751193.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/cholesterol-makes-cells-nuclei-squishy-helping-melanoma-spread\/article70751193.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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0A\u00a0recent study\u00a0led by scientists at the U.S. National Institutes of Health reported that cholesterol in the membrane around the cell nucleus helps in spreading melanoma.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Melanoma is a <strong>kind of skin cancer<\/strong> that starts in the melanocytes.<\/li>\n<li>Melanocytes are cells that make the pigment that gives skin its color. The pigment is called melanin.<\/li>\n<li>It typically starts on <strong>skin that&#8217;s often exposed to the sun<\/strong>. This includes the skin on the arms, back, face and legs.<\/li>\n<li>Rarely, it can happen inside the body, such as in the nose or throat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>exact cause<\/strong> of all <strong>melanomas isn&#8217;t clear<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Most melanomas are caused by <strong>exposure to ultraviolet light<\/strong>. Ultraviolet light, also called UV light, comes from sunlight or tanning lamps and beds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms of Melanoma<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The first melanoma signs and symptoms often are:\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>change in an existing mole.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The development of a new pigmented or unusual-looking growth on the skin.<\/li>\n<li>It doesn&#8217;t always begin as a mole. It also can happen on otherwise healthy skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatments for melanoma<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Melanoma Surgery:<\/strong>In the early stages, surgery has a high probability of being able to cure melanoma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lymphadenectomy:<\/strong> In cases where melanoma has spread, <strong>removal of the lymph nodes<\/strong> near the primary diagnosis site may be required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metastasectomy:<\/strong> It is used to remove small melanoma bits from organs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is the correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/cholesterol-makes-cells-nuclei-squishy-helping-melanoma-spread\/article70751193.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/cholesterol-makes-cells-nuclei-squishy-helping-melanoma-spread\/article70751193.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/cholesterol-makes-cells-nuclei-squishy-helping-melanoma-spread\/article70751193.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>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to MXene, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>These are a group of three dimensional materials.<\/li>\n<li>These materials show high electrical conductivity and excellent mechanical strength.<\/li>\n<li>These are used in energy storage devices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1165\"\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_117_1165\"\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_117_1165\"\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_117_1165\"\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_117_1165\"\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>Recently, the IIT Guwahati research team developed a MXene-based catalyst that can both produce hydrogen efficiently from water and act as a photocatalyst for desalination.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MXenes are a <strong>group of two-dimensional materials<\/strong> first discovered in 2011.<\/li>\n<li>They are made from a <strong>bulk crystal called MAX.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They have the\u00a0general formula of <strong>Mn+1XnTx,<\/strong> where\u00a0<strong>M is an early transition metal,<\/strong>X is <strong>carbon and\/or nitrogen,<\/strong> and\u00a0T is a <strong>functional group<\/strong> on the surface of an MXene (typically O, OH, and F).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Among various types of MXenes,\u00a0<strong>titanium carbide<\/strong> (Ti3C2Tx) is the\u00a0most widely used.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of MXenes: <\/strong>They show <strong>high electrical conductivity<\/strong>, <strong>excellent mechanical strength<\/strong>, good <strong>chemical stability, remarkable hydrophilicity,<\/strong> and tunable surface chemistry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of MXenes:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Energy Storage Devices<\/strong>: MXene could be used in <strong>energy storage devices<\/strong> such as electrodes of Li-ion batteries, pseudo capacitors, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desalination and waste-water treatment:<\/strong> These can be used in in water desalination and wastewater treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Separation and Filtration Applications: <\/strong>Because of remarkable properties such as hydrophilicity, conductivity, and high flexibility\u00a0these can be used in separation and filtration <strong>process in industries.<\/strong><\/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:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/iit-guwahati-researchers-create-material-for-sustainable-hydrogen-and-drinking-water-solutions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/iit-guwahati-researchers-create-material-for-sustainable-hydrogen-and-drinking-water-solutions\/<\/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>Recently, the IIT Guwahati research team developed a MXene-based catalyst that can both produce hydrogen efficiently from water and act as a photocatalyst for desalination.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MXenes are a <strong>group of two-dimensional materials<\/strong> first discovered in 2011.<\/li>\n<li>They are made from a <strong>bulk crystal called MAX.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They have the\u00a0general formula of <strong>Mn+1XnTx,<\/strong> where\u00a0<strong>M is an early transition metal,<\/strong>X is <strong>carbon and\/or nitrogen,<\/strong> and\u00a0T is a <strong>functional group<\/strong> on the surface of an MXene (typically O, OH, and F).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Among various types of MXenes,\u00a0<strong>titanium carbide<\/strong> (Ti3C2Tx) is the\u00a0most widely used.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of MXenes: <\/strong>They show <strong>high electrical conductivity<\/strong>, <strong>excellent mechanical strength<\/strong>, good <strong>chemical stability, remarkable hydrophilicity,<\/strong> and tunable surface chemistry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applications of MXenes:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Energy Storage Devices<\/strong>: MXene could be used in <strong>energy storage devices<\/strong> such as electrodes of Li-ion batteries, pseudo capacitors, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desalination and waste-water treatment:<\/strong> These can be used in in water desalination and wastewater treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Separation and Filtration Applications: <\/strong>Because of remarkable properties such as hydrophilicity, conductivity, and high flexibility\u00a0these can be used in separation and filtration <strong>process in industries.<\/strong><\/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:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/iit-guwahati-researchers-create-material-for-sustainable-hydrogen-and-drinking-water-solutions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/iit-guwahati-researchers-create-material-for-sustainable-hydrogen-and-drinking-water-solutions\/<\/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 24 Speed Post service:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is provides guaranteed next-day delivery (D+1) service for urgent and time-sensitive consignments.<\/li>\n<li>It is available across all metropolitan and rural areas of India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1166\"\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_117_1166\"\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_117_1166\"\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_117_1166\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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bulk customer needs.<\/li>\n<li>It is available in identified metro city pairs <strong>Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry: <\/strong>It is launched by the\u00a0<strong>Department of Posts<\/strong>, Ministry of Communications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of 24 Speed Post:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The new services will also include <strong>one-time password (OTP)-based delivery verification<\/strong>, along with comprehensive <strong>end-to-end tracking<\/strong> supported by <strong>real-time messaging alerts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Additionally, businesses will be offered features such as <strong>\u201cBook Now, Pay Later\u201d (BNPL<\/strong>), centralized billing, and <strong>API integration.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It operates <strong>7 days a week including Sundays.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It offers <strong>full postage refund<\/strong> guaranteed as compensation if the <strong>D+1 delivery is not met<\/strong>, which is claimable online within 7 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parcel Limit:<\/strong> Up to <strong>5 Kg only. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is the correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240509&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240509&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240509&#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 Department of Posts launched the 24 Speed Post service guarantee delivery services.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It provides <strong>guaranteed next-day delivery (D+1) <\/strong>service for urgent and time-sensitive consignments.\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018D\u2019 means the <strong>day of booking<\/strong> of the article.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>developed under Speed Post category and<\/strong> introduced to meet urgent &amp; bulk customer needs.<\/li>\n<li>It is available in identified metro city pairs <strong>Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry: <\/strong>It is launched by the\u00a0<strong>Department of Posts<\/strong>, Ministry of Communications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of 24 Speed Post:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The new services will also include <strong>one-time password (OTP)-based delivery verification<\/strong>, along with comprehensive <strong>end-to-end tracking<\/strong> supported by <strong>real-time messaging alerts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Additionally, businesses will be offered features such as <strong>\u201cBook Now, Pay Later\u201d (BNPL<\/strong>), centralized billing, and <strong>API integration.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It operates <strong>7 days a week including Sundays.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It offers <strong>full postage refund<\/strong> guaranteed as compensation if the <strong>D+1 delivery is not met<\/strong>, which is claimable online within 7 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parcel Limit:<\/strong> Up to <strong>5 Kg only. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is the correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240509&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240509&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2240509&#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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