{"id":93797,"date":"2026-03-19T17:08:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=93797"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:30:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:00:44","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-19-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-19-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 19 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_118\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 19 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. 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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 Coconut:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It grows in the subtropical coastal regions of Asia.<\/li>\n<li>It thrives well in black soil across the globe.<\/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=\"1167\"\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_118_1167\"\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_118_1167\"\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_118_1167\"\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_118_1167\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently the Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that India is the world\u2019s largest producer of coconuts contributing to 30.37% of the Global coconut production.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is a large palm of the family Arecaceae.<\/li>\n<li>It grows in the <strong>subtropical coastal regions of Asia<\/strong> (India, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia) and Oceania.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>originated in Southeast Asia,<\/strong> and was transported throughout the Pacific either by migrating Indonesians and Polynesians.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions for Coconut<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rainfall:<\/strong> <strong>1000-3000 mm per year<\/strong>. Prefers evenly distributed rainfall<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Optimum <strong>27\u00b0C<\/strong> with a diurnal variation of 6-7 0C Cold spells are more limiting than high temperatures. Light- Coconut palm requires maximum sunlight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> Up to <strong>600 m above mean sea level<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>If temperature remains favourable, the palm grows <strong>well up to an altitude of 800 m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humidity:<\/strong> Needs warm and humid conditions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soils: <\/strong>It is particularly adapted to the <strong>coastal light sandy and sandy loam type soils<\/strong>. Coconuts also <strong>thrive well in laterite soils.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution in India:<\/strong>It is majorly grown in\u00a0<strong>Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>, Odisha, Goa, and West Bengal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Coconuts are used as whole fruits or, conversely, by their parts: mesocarp fibers, milk, kernel (or flesh), husk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241416&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241416&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text<\/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 Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that India is the world\u2019s largest producer of coconuts contributing to 30.37% of the Global coconut production.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is a large palm of the family Arecaceae.<\/li>\n<li>It grows in the <strong>subtropical coastal regions of Asia<\/strong> (India, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia) and Oceania.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>originated in Southeast Asia,<\/strong> and was transported throughout the Pacific either by migrating Indonesians and Polynesians.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions for Coconut<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rainfall:<\/strong> <strong>1000-3000 mm per year<\/strong>. Prefers evenly distributed rainfall<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Optimum <strong>27\u00b0C<\/strong> with a diurnal variation of 6-7 0C Cold spells are more limiting than high temperatures. Light- Coconut palm requires maximum sunlight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> Up to <strong>600 m above mean sea level<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li>If temperature remains favourable, the palm grows <strong>well up to an altitude of 800 m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humidity:<\/strong> Needs warm and humid conditions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soils: <\/strong>It is particularly adapted to the <strong>coastal light sandy and sandy loam type soils<\/strong>. Coconuts also <strong>thrive well in laterite soils.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution in India:<\/strong>It is majorly grown in\u00a0<strong>Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>, Odisha, Goa, and West Bengal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses:<\/strong> Coconuts are used as whole fruits or, conversely, by their parts: mesocarp fibers, milk, kernel (or flesh), husk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241416&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1#:~:text\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241416&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1#:~:text<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. 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Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Kaveh Madani has been named the 2026 recipient of the Stockholm Water Prize.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is regarded as the world\u2019s most prestigious <strong>award for water-related work.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been <strong>presented annually since 1991.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is awarded by the <strong>Stockholm Water Foundation<\/strong> in collaboration with the <strong>Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility for Stockholm Water Prize:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Prize is awarded to <strong>a person or organization<\/strong> who contributes to the conservation and protection of water resources, and to the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.<\/li>\n<li>Everyone who has made <strong>extraordinary water-related achievements<\/strong> is eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The prize is presented by <strong> M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden<\/strong>, who is the official patron of the prize, at the awarding ceremony during <strong>World Water Week in August.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nomination:<\/strong> Anyone can submit a nomination for the Stockholm Water Prize, however, <strong>self-nominations or nominations by persons<\/strong> with direct professional or <strong>family ties to the candidate are not permitted.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/water\/from-water-terrorist-to-water-laureate-irans-eco-warrior-in-exile-kaveh-madani-wins-2026-stockholm-water-prize\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/water\/from-water-terrorist-to-water-laureate-irans-eco-warrior-in-exile-kaveh-madani-wins-2026-stockholm-water-prize\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/water\/from-water-terrorist-to-water-laureate-irans-eco-warrior-in-exile-kaveh-madani-wins-2026-stockholm-water-prize<\/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, Kaveh Madani has been named the 2026 recipient of the Stockholm Water Prize.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is regarded as the world\u2019s most prestigious <strong>award for water-related work.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been <strong>presented annually since 1991.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is awarded by the <strong>Stockholm Water Foundation<\/strong> in collaboration with the <strong>Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility for Stockholm Water Prize:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The Prize is awarded to <strong>a person or organization<\/strong> who contributes to the conservation and protection of water resources, and to the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.<\/li>\n<li>Everyone who has made <strong>extraordinary water-related achievements<\/strong> is eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The prize is presented by <strong> M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden<\/strong>, who is the official patron of the prize, at the awarding ceremony during <strong>World Water Week in August.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nomination:<\/strong> Anyone can submit a nomination for the Stockholm Water Prize, however, <strong>self-nominations or nominations by persons<\/strong> with direct professional or <strong>family ties to the candidate are not permitted.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/water\/from-water-terrorist-to-water-laureate-irans-eco-warrior-in-exile-kaveh-madani-wins-2026-stockholm-water-prize\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/water\/from-water-terrorist-to-water-laureate-irans-eco-warrior-in-exile-kaveh-madani-wins-2026-stockholm-water-prize\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/water\/from-water-terrorist-to-water-laureate-irans-eco-warrior-in-exile-kaveh-madani-wins-2026-stockholm-water-prize<\/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>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Cotton Corporation of India:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/li>\n<li>Its role is to undertake price support operations, whenever the market prices of kapas fall below the minimum support prices<\/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=\"1169\"\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_118_1169\"\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_118_1169\"\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_118_1169\"\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_118_1169\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the cotton season 2023\u201324.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was established on 31st July 1970.<\/li>\n<li>It is a<strong> Public Sector Undertaking under the Companies Act 1956.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It works under the administrative control <strong>of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The major role of the CCI is to <strong>undertake price support operations<\/strong>, whenever the market prices of kapas fall below the <strong>minimum support prices<\/strong> (MSP) announced by Govt. of India, without any quantitative limit.<\/li>\n<li>Besides MSP operations, to fulfil the <strong>raw material requirement<\/strong> of the domestic textile industry particularly for lean season, CCI undertakes commercial purchase operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is having PAN India presence through <strong>headquarters at Navi Mumbai<\/strong> (Maharashtra), 19 branches in all major cotton growing States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2241788&amp;reg=6&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2241788&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2241788&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for the cotton season 2023\u201324.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was established on 31st July 1970.<\/li>\n<li>It is a<strong> Public Sector Undertaking under the Companies Act 1956.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong> It works under the administrative control <strong>of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Function:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The major role of the CCI is to <strong>undertake price support operations<\/strong>, whenever the market prices of kapas fall below the <strong>minimum support prices<\/strong> (MSP) announced by Govt. of India, without any quantitative limit.<\/li>\n<li>Besides MSP operations, to fulfil the <strong>raw material requirement<\/strong> of the domestic textile industry particularly for lean season, CCI undertakes commercial purchase operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It is having PAN India presence through <strong>headquarters at Navi Mumbai<\/strong> (Maharashtra), 19 branches in all major cotton growing States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2241788&amp;reg=6&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2241788&#038;reg=6&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2241788&#038;reg=6&#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 Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It supports the installation of small hydro projects with a total capacity 1,500 MW across the country.<\/li>\n<li>It mandates\u00a0100% sourcing\u00a0of plant and machinery from domestic manufacturers.<\/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=\"1170\"\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_118_1170\"\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_118_1170\"\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_118_1170\"\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_118_1170\"\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, union cabinet approved the \u2018Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It supports the installation of <strong>small hydro projects<\/strong> (1-25 MW capacity each) with a total <strong>capacity 1,500 MW across the country.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its special focus is on <strong>hilly and North-Eastern states<\/strong> that hold high untapped potential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Period:<\/strong> FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31\u2019<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of Small Hydro Power Development Scheme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>North East &amp; Border Incentives:<\/strong>Higher <strong>central financial assistance (CFA)<\/strong> of\u00a0<strong>\u20b93.6 crore per MW<\/strong>\u00a0(or 30% of cost, capped at \u20b930 crore per project) for North Eastern states and international border districts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>General State Support:<\/strong>CFA of\u00a0<strong>\u20b92.4 crore per MW<\/strong>\u00a0(or 20% of cost, capped at \u20b920 crore per project) for other states.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DPR Pipeline:<\/strong>Allocation of\u00a0\u20b930 crore\u00a0to support government agencies in <strong>preparing Detailed Project Reports<\/strong> (DPRs) for about 200 future projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment Generation:<\/strong>Expected to create\u00a0<strong>51 lakh person-days\u00a0of employment<\/strong> during construction, plus long-term roles in operations and maintenance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indigenous Sourcing:<\/strong>Mandates\u00a0<strong>100% sourcing<\/strong>\u00a0of <strong>plant and machinery from domestic manufacturers<\/strong> to boost the local industrial base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The initiative <strong>emphasises environment-friendly &#8220;run-of-the-river&#8221; technology<\/strong> that generates power directly from the natural flow of rivers without large dams, minimising displacement, deforestation and ecological disruption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> SHP projects are <strong>environmentally sustainable,<\/strong> as they avoid large-scale land acquisition, deforestation, and displacement of communities.<\/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=2241799&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241799&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241799&#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, union cabinet approved the \u2018Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It supports the installation of <strong>small hydro projects<\/strong> (1-25 MW capacity each) with a total <strong>capacity 1,500 MW across the country.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its special focus is on <strong>hilly and North-Eastern states<\/strong> that hold high untapped potential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Period:<\/strong> FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31\u2019<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features of Small Hydro Power Development Scheme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>North East &amp; Border Incentives:<\/strong>Higher <strong>central financial assistance (CFA)<\/strong> of\u00a0<strong>\u20b93.6 crore per MW<\/strong>\u00a0(or 30% of cost, capped at \u20b930 crore per project) for North Eastern states and international border districts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>General State Support:<\/strong>CFA of\u00a0<strong>\u20b92.4 crore per MW<\/strong>\u00a0(or 20% of cost, capped at \u20b920 crore per project) for other states.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DPR Pipeline:<\/strong>Allocation of\u00a0\u20b930 crore\u00a0to support government agencies in <strong>preparing Detailed Project Reports<\/strong> (DPRs) for about 200 future projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment Generation:<\/strong>Expected to create\u00a0<strong>51 lakh person-days\u00a0of employment<\/strong> during construction, plus long-term roles in operations and maintenance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indigenous Sourcing:<\/strong>Mandates\u00a0<strong>100% sourcing<\/strong>\u00a0of <strong>plant and machinery from domestic manufacturers<\/strong> to boost the local industrial base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The initiative <strong>emphasises environment-friendly &#8220;run-of-the-river&#8221; technology<\/strong> that generates power directly from the natural flow of rivers without large dams, minimising displacement, deforestation and ecological disruption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> SHP projects are <strong>environmentally sustainable,<\/strong> as they avoid large-scale land acquisition, deforestation, and displacement of communities.<\/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=2241799&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241799&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241799&#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 Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a maritime security cooperation initiative in the Southwest Indian Ocean Region (IOR).<\/li>\n<li>It is enables naval personnel from friendly foreign countries to train and sail together onboard an Indian Naval Ship.<\/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=\"1171\"\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_118_1171\"\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_118_1171\"\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_118_1171\"\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_118_1171\"\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 second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR commenced.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar is a <strong>maritime security cooperation initiative<\/strong> in the Southwest <strong>Indian Ocean Region (IOR).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>second edition<\/strong> of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed as a <strong>unique operational engagement programme<\/strong> that enables naval personnel from Friendly <strong>Foreign Countries to train and sail<\/strong> together onboard an Indian Naval Ship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participating members:<\/strong> This Edition includes participation from <strong>16 nations of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium <\/strong>(IONS) of the Indian Ocean Region(IOR).<\/li>\n<li>The initiative reflects the Government of India\u2019s vision of <strong>Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)<\/strong> and framework of <strong>MAHASAGAR \u2013 Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Activities<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It involves <strong>professional training interactions<\/strong> at Indian Naval training establishments in Kochi.<\/li>\n<li>This phase will be followed by deployment onboard an Indian Naval Ship, where international participants will sail together with Indian Navy personnel and take part in operational activities at sea.<\/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=2241628&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241628&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241628&#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, the second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR commenced.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar is a <strong>maritime security cooperation initiative<\/strong> in the Southwest <strong>Indian Ocean Region (IOR).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>second edition<\/strong> of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed as a <strong>unique operational engagement programme<\/strong> that enables naval personnel from Friendly <strong>Foreign Countries to train and sail<\/strong> together onboard an Indian Naval Ship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participating members:<\/strong> This Edition includes participation from <strong>16 nations of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium <\/strong>(IONS) of the Indian Ocean Region(IOR).<\/li>\n<li>The initiative reflects the Government of India\u2019s vision of <strong>Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)<\/strong> and framework of <strong>MAHASAGAR \u2013 Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Activities<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It involves <strong>professional training interactions<\/strong> at Indian Naval training establishments in Kochi.<\/li>\n<li>This phase will be followed by deployment onboard an Indian Naval Ship, where international participants will sail together with Indian Navy personnel and take part in operational activities at sea.<\/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=2241628&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241628&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241628&#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; 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 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Autonomous District Council, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>These are constituted under the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of India.<\/li>\n<li>These have up to 30 members with a term of five years.<\/li>\n<li>These councils have power to make laws on land and management of forests.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1172\"\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_118_1172\"\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_118_1172\"\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_118_1172\"\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_118_1172\"\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 Meghalaya State Government has extended the term of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) for a period of six months.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Autonomous District Councils being autonomous bodies under <strong>the Sixth Schedule<\/strong> to the Constitution of India.<\/li>\n<li>The Sixth Schedule of the Indian constitution provides a list of <strong>ten tribal areas<\/strong> in <strong>Assam<\/strong> (3), <strong>Meghalaya <\/strong>(3), <strong>Tripura <\/strong>(1) and<strong> Mizoram <\/strong>(3).\n<ul>\n<li>Each of these tribal areas constitutes an autonomous district. Each autonomous district has an Autonomous District Council (ADC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Membership of Autonomous District Council<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They have up to <strong>30 members<\/strong> with a term of <strong>five years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Out of 30, <strong>four are nominated<\/strong> by the governor and the remaining 26 are elected on the basis of adult franchise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tenure of Autonomous District Council:<\/strong> Five years from the date of their constitution.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of Autonomous District Council:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They makes <strong>laws on land, management of forests, except reserved forests<\/strong>, appointment of traditional chiefs and headmen,\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>They make rules <strong>regulating the inheritance of property<\/strong>, marriage, divorce, the constitution of village courts,\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>establish, construct or manage primary schools<\/strong>, dispensaries, markets, ferries, fisheries, roads and so on in the district.<\/li>\n<li>It can also make regulations for the control of money lending and trading by non-tribals. But such regulations require the assent of the governor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revenue source of Autonomous District Council:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Taxes on professions<\/strong>, trades, callings and employment; taxes on animals, vehicles and boats;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taxes on the entry of goods into a market and sale<\/strong> therein, and tolls on passenger and goods carried on ferries; and taxes for the maintenance of school, dispensaries or roads.<\/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:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/meghalaya-govt-extends-garo-hills-autonomous-district-council-term-by-six-months\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/meghalaya-govt-extends-garo-hills-autonomous-district-council-term-by-six-months\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/meghalaya-govt-extends-garo-hills-autonomous-district-council-term-by-six-months\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Meghalaya State Government has extended the term of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) for a period of six months.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Autonomous District Councils being autonomous bodies under <strong>the Sixth Schedule<\/strong> to the Constitution of India.<\/li>\n<li>The Sixth Schedule of the Indian constitution provides a list of <strong>ten tribal areas<\/strong> in <strong>Assam<\/strong> (3), <strong>Meghalaya <\/strong>(3), <strong>Tripura <\/strong>(1) and<strong> Mizoram <\/strong>(3).\n<ul>\n<li>Each of these tribal areas constitutes an autonomous district. Each autonomous district has an Autonomous District Council (ADC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Membership of Autonomous District Council<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They have up to <strong>30 members<\/strong> with a term of <strong>five years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Out of 30, <strong>four are nominated<\/strong> by the governor and the remaining 26 are elected on the basis of adult franchise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tenure of Autonomous District Council:<\/strong> Five years from the date of their constitution.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of Autonomous District Council:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They makes <strong>laws on land, management of forests, except reserved forests<\/strong>, appointment of traditional chiefs and headmen,\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>They make rules <strong>regulating the inheritance of property<\/strong>, marriage, divorce, the constitution of village courts,\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>establish, construct or manage primary schools<\/strong>, dispensaries, markets, ferries, fisheries, roads and so on in the district.<\/li>\n<li>It can also make regulations for the control of money lending and trading by non-tribals. But such regulations require the assent of the governor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revenue source of Autonomous District Council:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Taxes on professions<\/strong>, trades, callings and employment; taxes on animals, vehicles and boats;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taxes on the entry of goods into a market and sale<\/strong> therein, and tolls on passenger and goods carried on ferries; and taxes for the maintenance of school, dispensaries or roads.<\/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:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/meghalaya-govt-extends-garo-hills-autonomous-district-council-term-by-six-months\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/meghalaya-govt-extends-garo-hills-autonomous-district-council-term-by-six-months\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/meghalaya-govt-extends-garo-hills-autonomous-district-council-term-by-six-months\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>7<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>7<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Ethyl Chloroformate:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is non-toxic and non-corrosive compound.<\/li>\n<li>It is highly flammable and emits fumes containing HCl on contact with moist air.<\/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=\"1173\"\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_118_1173\"\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_118_1173\"\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_118_1173\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Both 1 and 2\r\n                                            <\/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_118_1173\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of ethyl chloroformate from China after domestic producer alleged that the chemical was being sold in the Indian market at unfairly low prices.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a colorless to yellowish liquid <strong>with a pungent odor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of Ethyl Chlorofomate<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>hydrolyses<\/strong> in the presence of water.<\/li>\n<li>It is very <strong>toxic by inhalation and <\/strong><strong>corrosive to metals and tissue.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its vapors are <strong>heavier than air.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>highly flammable<\/strong> and emits fumes containing HCl on contact with moist air.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>decomposes exothermically<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and ether.<\/li>\n<li>It should be <strong>stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area<\/strong> in tightly closed containers away from sources of ignition and incompatible materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was used in the <strong>synthesis of nitrile oxides.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of <strong>pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health Impact:<\/strong> Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or short exposure to high concentrations may have <strong>adverse health effects from inhalation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/india-opens-anti-dumping-probe-into-ethyl-chloroformate-imports-from-china\/articleshow\/129653683.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/india-opens-anti-dumping-probe-into-ethyl-chloroformate-imports-from-china\/articleshow\/129653683.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/india-opens-anti-dumping-probe-into-ethyl-chloroformate-imports-from-china\/articleshow\/129653683.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of ethyl chloroformate from China after domestic producer alleged that the chemical was being sold in the Indian market at unfairly low prices.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a colorless to yellowish liquid <strong>with a pungent odor.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Properties of Ethyl Chlorofomate<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It <strong>hydrolyses<\/strong> in the presence of water.<\/li>\n<li>It is very <strong>toxic by inhalation and <\/strong><strong>corrosive to metals and tissue.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its vapors are <strong>heavier than air.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>highly flammable<\/strong> and emits fumes containing HCl on contact with moist air.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>decomposes exothermically<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and ether.<\/li>\n<li>It should be <strong>stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area<\/strong> in tightly closed containers away from sources of ignition and incompatible materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It was used in the <strong>synthesis of nitrile oxides.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of <strong>pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health Impact:<\/strong> Prolonged exposure to low concentrations or short exposure to high concentrations may have <strong>adverse health effects from inhalation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/india-opens-anti-dumping-probe-into-ethyl-chloroformate-imports-from-china\/articleshow\/129653683.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/india-opens-anti-dumping-probe-into-ethyl-chloroformate-imports-from-china\/articleshow\/129653683.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/business\/india-business\/india-opens-anti-dumping-probe-into-ethyl-chloroformate-imports-from-china\/articleshow\/129653683.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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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 Indian wolf:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is mainly found in scrublands and semi-arid grasslands<\/li>\n<li>It is categorized as vulnerable species under the IUCN Red List.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1174\"\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_118_1174\"\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_118_1174\"\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_118_1174\"\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_118_1174\"\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, an Indian wolf named Geeta at Pilikula Biological Park gave birth to seven pups.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>subspecies of the Grey Wolf<\/strong> found in the Indian subcontinent and Southwest Asia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It prefers scrublands, semi-arid grasslands, and pastoral agro-ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Behavior:<\/strong> Indian wolves generally live in smaller packs rarely exceeding 6-8 individuals.<\/li>\n<li>They are also relatively less vocal and have rarely been known to howl and are territorial and <strong>hunt during the night.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Intermediate in size between the <strong>Tibetan and Arabian wolves<\/strong>, but lacks a thick winter coat due to adaptation to warmer climates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Indian wolves are found in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Israel, Turkey, Iran, and Syria.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> It faces a steady decline driven by habitat loss, shrinking prey base, and human persecution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status of Indian Wolf<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN:<\/strong> Vulnerable\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix I<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I<\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/indian-wolf-at-pilikula-zoo-gives-birth-to-seven-pups\/article70758783.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/indian-wolf-at-pilikula-zoo-gives-birth-to-seven-pups\/article70758783.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/indian-wolf-at-pilikula-zoo-gives-birth-to-seven-pups\/article70758783.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, an Indian wolf named Geeta at Pilikula Biological Park gave birth to seven pups.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>subspecies of the Grey Wolf<\/strong> found in the Indian subcontinent and Southwest Asia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It prefers scrublands, semi-arid grasslands, and pastoral agro-ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Behavior:<\/strong> Indian wolves generally live in smaller packs rarely exceeding 6-8 individuals.<\/li>\n<li>They are also relatively less vocal and have rarely been known to howl and are territorial and <strong>hunt during the night.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Intermediate in size between the <strong>Tibetan and Arabian wolves<\/strong>, but lacks a thick winter coat due to adaptation to warmer climates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Indian wolves are found in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Israel, Turkey, Iran, and Syria.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> It faces a steady decline driven by habitat loss, shrinking prey base, and human persecution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status of Indian Wolf<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN:<\/strong> Vulnerable\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>CITES:<\/strong> Appendix I<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I<\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/indian-wolf-at-pilikula-zoo-gives-birth-to-seven-pups\/article70758783.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/Mangalore\/indian-wolf-at-pilikula-zoo-gives-birth-to-seven-pups\/article70758783.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Vietnam, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is bordered by China and Thailand.<\/li>\n<li>It shares a border with South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.<\/li>\n<li>Its climate is characterized by high temperature and humidity all year round.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1175\"\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_118_1175\"\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_118_1175\"\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_118_1175\"\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_118_1175\"\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, \u00a0a high-level bilateral meeting between the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, was convened.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>eastern portion<\/strong> of mainland <strong>Southeast Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by <strong>China <\/strong>to the north, and <strong>Cambodia and Laos<\/strong> to the west.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundaries:<\/strong> It shares a border with <strong>South China Sea<\/strong> (East and South), Gulf of Thailand (Southwest).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is roughly S-shaped, running for a distance of about 1,650 km in the north-to-south directions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Vietnam<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> It is a country of <strong>tropical lowlands<\/strong>, rolling green hills, and densely forested mountains.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers:<\/strong> Red River and Mekong River both drain into the South China Sea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Mountain:<\/strong> Vietnam\u2019s principal physiographic features are the <strong>Annamese Cordillera<\/strong> which extends generally from northwest to southeast in central Vietnam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> Vietnam\u2019s highest point is <strong>Phan Xi Pang<\/strong> whose summit reaches 3,144 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It is located in the tropical zone. Its climate is characterized by high temperature and humidity all year round.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It is mainly abundant in antimony, phosphates, coal, manganese, rare earth elements, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas deposits.<\/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:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2242130&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2242130&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2242130&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, \u00a0a high-level bilateral meeting between the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, and the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, was convened.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>eastern portion<\/strong> of mainland <strong>Southeast Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by <strong>China <\/strong>to the north, and <strong>Cambodia and Laos<\/strong> to the west.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime Boundaries:<\/strong> It shares a border with <strong>South China Sea<\/strong> (East and South), Gulf of Thailand (Southwest).\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is roughly S-shaped, running for a distance of about 1,650 km in the north-to-south directions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Vietnam<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> It is a country of <strong>tropical lowlands<\/strong>, rolling green hills, and densely forested mountains.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Rivers:<\/strong> Red River and Mekong River both drain into the South China Sea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Mountain:<\/strong> Vietnam\u2019s principal physiographic features are the <strong>Annamese Cordillera<\/strong> which extends generally from northwest to southeast in central Vietnam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> Vietnam\u2019s highest point is <strong>Phan Xi Pang<\/strong> whose summit reaches 3,144 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It is located in the tropical zone. Its climate is characterized by high temperature and humidity all year round.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It is mainly abundant in antimony, phosphates, coal, manganese, rare earth elements, bauxite, chromate, offshore oil and gas deposits.<\/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:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2242130&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2242130&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2242130&#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; 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>10<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>10<\/span>. 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with speed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Scope:<\/strong>Covers core utilities, value-added facilities (warehousing), and social infrastructure such as\u00a0worker housing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity &amp; Logistics:<\/strong>Aligned with\u00a0PM GatiShakti\u00a0principles for seamless multimodal connectivity; external infrastructure support <strong>is provided up to 25% of the project cost.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainability Focus:<\/strong>Features green energy integration and a &#8220;no-dig&#8221; environment through integrated underground utility corridors for uninterrupted operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Selection Process:<\/strong>Projects are selected <strong>via a\u00a0challenge mode<\/strong>, prioritizing states that implement investor-friendly reforms and effective single-window systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241785&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241785&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2241785&#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, the union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It aims to <strong>develop world-class industrial infrastructure<\/strong>, unlocking manufacturing potential and driving India\u2019s growth story.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Target:<\/strong> Developing <strong>100 plug-and-play industrial parks<\/strong> across the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong> BHAVYA will be implemented in <strong>partnership with states and private sector players.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Financial Scale:<\/strong>Total expenditure of\u00a0\u20b933,660 crore, providing up to\u00a0<strong>\u20b91 crore per acre\u00a0for park development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Plug-and-Play Ecosystem:<\/strong>Provides ready-built factory sheds, testing labs, and underground utilities to enable industries to move from &#8220;intent to production&#8221; 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