{"id":95052,"date":"2026-03-26T17:16:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=95052"},"modified":"2026-03-26T17:16:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:46:56","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-26-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-26-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 26 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_124\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 26 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 5 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                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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Question                        <\/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>QS World University Rankings, recently in news, is published by:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1227\"\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_124_1227\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. World Bank\r\n                                            <\/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_124_1227\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. UNESCO                                            <\/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_124_1227\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. World Economic Forum                                            <\/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_124_1227\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Quacquarelli Symonds Consultancy                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIM-K) has achieved a global milestone by breaking into the Top 100 of the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for the first time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is published annually by global higher education <strong>consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The QS rankings evaluate universities on several parameters, including academic reputation, overall score, employer reputation, and employment outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>It uses a <strong>structured approach to assess<\/strong> institutions across the globe. Each ranking is built on a set of measurements that help evaluate different aspects of university performance. These measurements are grouped as follows:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lens:<\/strong>A collection of <strong>indicators linked by a common theme<\/strong>, such as research or employability.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Five Lenses: <\/strong>Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Global Engagement, Learning Experience, Sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indicator:<\/strong>A specific area of performance, such as Citations per Faculty or Employer Reputation. Institutions are scored and ranked on each indicator, which contributes to their overall rank.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metric:<\/strong>A detailed calculation within an indicator, used to generate precise scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/iim-k-breaks-into-global-top-100-in-qs-rankings\/article70784219.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/iim-k-breaks-into-global-top-100-in-qs-rankings\/article70784219.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/iim-k-breaks-into-global-top-100-in-qs-rankings\/article70784219.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: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIM-K) has achieved a global milestone by breaking into the Top 100 of the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for the first time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is published annually by global higher education <strong>consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The QS rankings evaluate universities on several parameters, including academic reputation, overall score, employer reputation, and employment outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>It uses a <strong>structured approach to assess<\/strong> institutions across the globe. Each ranking is built on a set of measurements that help evaluate different aspects of university performance. These measurements are grouped as follows:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lens:<\/strong>A collection of <strong>indicators linked by a common theme<\/strong>, such as research or employability.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Five Lenses: <\/strong>Research and Discovery, Employability and Outcomes, Global Engagement, Learning Experience, Sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indicator:<\/strong>A specific area of performance, such as Citations per Faculty or Employer Reputation. Institutions are scored and ranked on each indicator, which contributes to their overall rank.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metric:<\/strong>A detailed calculation within an indicator, used to generate precise scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/iim-k-breaks-into-global-top-100-in-qs-rankings\/article70784219.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/iim-k-breaks-into-global-top-100-in-qs-rankings\/article70784219.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/iim-k-breaks-into-global-top-100-in-qs-rankings\/article70784219.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>2<\/span> of <span>5<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration &amp; Tracking (lVFRT) Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aimed at integrating immigration, visa issuance, and foreigner registration processes in India through technology-driven framework.<\/li>\n<li>It will upgrade and expand core infrastructure across Immigration Posts<\/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=\"1228\"\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_124_1228\"\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_124_1228\"\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_124_1228\"\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_124_1228\"\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 Union cabinet approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration &amp; Tracking (lVFRT) Scheme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The IVFRT platform is aimed at <strong>integrating and streamlining immigration, visa issuance<\/strong>, and foreigner registration processes in India through a secure, technology-driven framework.<\/li>\n<li>It was approved for\u00a0a <strong>period of five year from 01 April, 2026 to 31 March, 2031.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was originally <strong>approved in 2010;<\/strong> the project has undergone multiple phases of expansion and extension.<\/li>\n<li>The latest approval comes in the backdrop of the recently <strong>enacted Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025,\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of lVFRT Scheme:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The scheme will <strong>concentrate on three broad areas<\/strong> \u2014\n<ul>\n<li>Emerging technology innovations, transformation of core infrastructure and optimisation of technology-enabled service delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The scheme will <strong>modernize the immigration and visa ecosystem<\/strong> through adoption of emerging technologies, including mobile-based services and self-service kiosks for seamless and secure passenger movement.<\/li>\n<li>It will upgrade and <strong>expand core infrastructure<\/strong> across <strong>Immigration Posts, FRROs, and Data Centres<\/strong> to build a resilient and scalable system nationwide.<\/li>\n<li>It will <strong>optimize technology and service delivery<\/strong> by introducing unified digital platforms, revamping core application architecture, and strengthening network and deployment frameworks for improved efficiency and user experience.<\/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=2245088&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245088&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245088&#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 approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration &amp; Tracking (lVFRT) Scheme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The IVFRT platform is aimed at <strong>integrating and streamlining immigration, visa issuance<\/strong>, and foreigner registration processes in India through a secure, technology-driven framework.<\/li>\n<li>It was approved for\u00a0a <strong>period of five year from 01 April, 2026 to 31 March, 2031.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was originally <strong>approved in 2010;<\/strong> the project has undergone multiple phases of expansion and extension.<\/li>\n<li>The latest approval comes in the backdrop of the recently <strong>enacted Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025,\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of lVFRT Scheme:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The scheme will <strong>concentrate on three broad areas<\/strong> \u2014\n<ul>\n<li>Emerging technology innovations, transformation of core infrastructure and optimisation of technology-enabled service delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The scheme will <strong>modernize the immigration and visa ecosystem<\/strong> through adoption of emerging technologies, including mobile-based services and self-service kiosks for seamless and secure passenger movement.<\/li>\n<li>It will upgrade and <strong>expand core infrastructure<\/strong> across <strong>Immigration Posts, FRROs, and Data Centres<\/strong> to build a resilient and scalable system nationwide.<\/li>\n<li>It will <strong>optimize technology and service delivery<\/strong> by introducing unified digital platforms, revamping core application architecture, and strengthening network and deployment frameworks for improved efficiency and user experience.<\/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=2245088&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245088&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245088&#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>3<\/span> of <span>5<\/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 PRISM-SG Portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is aimed at enhancing transparency, and inter-agency coordination in infrastructure development.<\/li>\n<li>It provides an integrated digital platform to Road Owning Departments and Indian Railways.<\/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=\"1229\"\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_124_1229\"\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_124_1229\"\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_124_1229\"\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_124_1229\"\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 Minister for Road Transport and Highways launched the PRISM-SG (Portal for Rail-Road Inspection &amp; Stages Management \u2013 Steel Girders) Portal in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PRISM-SG (<strong>Portal for Rail-Road Inspection &amp; Stages Management \u2013 Steel Girders<\/strong>) Portal aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and inter-agency <strong>coordination in infrastructure development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has been developed to <strong>digitise key approval and inspection<\/strong> processes related to the construction of\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Road Over Bridges<\/strong> (ROBs) and also includes <strong>Quality Assurance Plan<\/strong> (QAP), Welding Procedure Specification Sheet (WPSS) and fabrication stage inspection of steel girders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It enables <strong>end-to-end online submission<\/strong> of documents, scrutiny, raising and resolution of queries, approvals, scheduling of inspections, and uploading of inspection reports, supported by a complete audit trail and real-time monitoring capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>It provides an integrated digital platform that brings together all key stakeholders, including <strong>Road Owning Departments, Indian Railways, contractors, fabricators, and inspection agencies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It will help to <strong>reduce the approval and inspection timeline<\/strong> from approximately 12 months to about 3 to 4 months.<\/li>\n<li>It will play a critical role in ensuring timely completion of RoBs and Railway Bridges, strengthening infrastructure delivery and enhancing connectivity across the country.<\/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=2245278&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245278&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245278&#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 Minister for Road Transport and Highways launched the PRISM-SG (Portal for Rail-Road Inspection &amp; Stages Management \u2013 Steel Girders) Portal in New Delhi.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PRISM-SG (<strong>Portal for Rail-Road Inspection &amp; Stages Management \u2013 Steel Girders<\/strong>) Portal aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and inter-agency <strong>coordination in infrastructure development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has been developed to <strong>digitise key approval and inspection<\/strong> processes related to the construction of\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Road Over Bridges<\/strong> (ROBs) and also includes <strong>Quality Assurance Plan<\/strong> (QAP), Welding Procedure Specification Sheet (WPSS) and fabrication stage inspection of steel girders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>It enables <strong>end-to-end online submission<\/strong> of documents, scrutiny, raising and resolution of queries, approvals, scheduling of inspections, and uploading of inspection reports, supported by a complete audit trail and real-time monitoring capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>It provides an integrated digital platform that brings together all key stakeholders, including <strong>Road Owning Departments, Indian Railways, contractors, fabricators, and inspection agencies.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It will help to <strong>reduce the approval and inspection timeline<\/strong> from approximately 12 months to about 3 to 4 months.<\/li>\n<li>It will play a critical role in ensuring timely completion of RoBs and Railway Bridges, strengthening infrastructure delivery and enhancing connectivity across the country.<\/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=2245278&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245278&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245278&#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 Amrabad Tiger Reserve:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in the Nallamala hills of the Eastern Ghats.<\/li>\n<li>It is drained by the River Godavari.<\/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=\"1230\"\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_124_1230\"\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_124_1230\"\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_124_1230\"\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_124_1230\"\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 Telangana govt has taken up the rehabilitation and relocation of tribal families living in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve as part of its efforts to balance the development of tribal families with wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>Nallamala hills<\/strong> of the <strong>Eastern Ghats in Telangana state.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was originally <strong>part of the larger Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve<\/strong> before the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2014.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The reserve is renowned for its rugged terrain, deep valleys, and dense forests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The <strong>Krishna River<\/strong> and its perennial streams originating within the reserve contribute to the water supply of major reservoirs such as the Srishailam Dam and Nagarjunsagar Dam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribal Community: <\/strong>The <strong>Chenchu tribe<\/strong> is one of the major tribal communities that live in the ATR.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Amrabad is characterized by <strong>dry deciduous forests<\/strong>, primarily made up of sal, teak, bamboo, and acacia trees.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The forest is rich in <strong>medicinal plants and shrubs<\/strong>, which have long been used by local tribes for traditional remedies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: <\/strong>It is home to leopards and wild cats, along with herbivores like sambar deer, chital (spotted deer), nilgai (blue bull), wild boar, and the Indian bison (gaur).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/telangana-govt-begins-rehabilitation-of-417-tribal-families-from-amrabad-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/129810206.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/telangana-govt-begins-rehabilitation-of-417-tribal-families-from-amrabad-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/129810206.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/telangana-govt-begins-rehabilitation-of-417-tribal-families-from-amrabad-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/129810206.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: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Telangana govt has taken up the rehabilitation and relocation of tribal families living in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve as part of its efforts to balance the development of tribal families with wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>Nallamala hills<\/strong> of the <strong>Eastern Ghats in Telangana state.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was originally <strong>part of the larger Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve<\/strong> before the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2014.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The reserve is renowned for its rugged terrain, deep valleys, and dense forests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The <strong>Krishna River<\/strong> and its perennial streams originating within the reserve contribute to the water supply of major reservoirs such as the Srishailam Dam and Nagarjunsagar Dam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribal Community: <\/strong>The <strong>Chenchu tribe<\/strong> is one of the major tribal communities that live in the ATR.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Amrabad is characterized by <strong>dry deciduous forests<\/strong>, primarily made up of sal, teak, bamboo, and acacia trees.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The forest is rich in <strong>medicinal plants and shrubs<\/strong>, which have long been used by local tribes for traditional remedies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna: <\/strong>It is home to leopards and wild cats, along with herbivores like sambar deer, chital (spotted deer), nilgai (blue bull), wild boar, and the Indian bison (gaur).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/telangana-govt-begins-rehabilitation-of-417-tribal-families-from-amrabad-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/129810206.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/telangana-govt-begins-rehabilitation-of-417-tribal-families-from-amrabad-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/129810206.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/hyderabad\/telangana-govt-begins-rehabilitation-of-417-tribal-families-from-amrabad-tiger-reserve\/articleshow\/129810206.cms<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"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 Lebanon, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is situated on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.<\/li>\n<li>It is bounded in the northern region by Israel.<\/li>\n<li>It is influenced by the Mediterranean climate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1231\"\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_124_1231\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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(3,087 m) in the Lebanon Mountains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Valley:<\/strong> Bekaa (Al-Biqa)<\/li>\n<li><strong>River:<\/strong> The Litani the most significant river which irrigates the heart of the fertile Bekaa Valley.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> Lebanon has various mineral products which include\u00a0<strong>limestone, gypsum, oil, natural gas, and salt<\/strong>. Other important commodities include semiprecious gemstones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy:<\/strong> <strong>Services<\/strong>, including banking and tourism, are Lebanon\u2019s most important economic activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/forward-defensive-line-israel-says-it-will-control-south-lebanon-up-to-litani-river-to-create-a-security-zone\/articleshow\/129780771.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/forward-defensive-line-israel-says-it-will-control-south-lebanon-up-to-litani-river-to-create-a-security-zone\/articleshow\/129780771.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/forward-defensive-line-israel-says-it-will-control-south-lebanon-up-to-litani-river-to-create-a-security-zone\/articleshow\/129780771.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>Recently, Israel said that its military would take control of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River to create a \u201csecurity zone\u201d.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is situated on the <strong>eastern coast<\/strong> of the <strong>Mediterranean Sea in Western Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Borders:<\/strong> It is bounded in the <strong>northern and eastern parts by Syria<\/strong>; in the southern part by <strong>Israel;<\/strong> in the western part by the <strong>Mediterranean Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The country shares its <strong>maritime borders with Cyprus.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Beirut<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Lebanon:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Its <strong>Mediterranean <\/strong>climate brings mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountains:<\/strong> Its major mountains are <strong>Lebanon Mountains (Jabal Lubnan), Hermon Ranges.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Peak:<\/strong> The highest point of Lebanon is <strong>Qurnat as Sawda&#8217;<\/strong> which peaks at 10,128 ft. (3,087 m) in the Lebanon Mountains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Valley:<\/strong> Bekaa (Al-Biqa)<\/li>\n<li><strong>River:<\/strong> The Litani the most significant river which irrigates the heart of the fertile Bekaa Valley.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> Lebanon has various mineral products which include\u00a0<strong>limestone, gypsum, oil, natural gas, and salt<\/strong>. Other important commodities include semiprecious gemstones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy:<\/strong> <strong>Services<\/strong>, including banking and tourism, are Lebanon\u2019s most important economic activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/forward-defensive-line-israel-says-it-will-control-south-lebanon-up-to-litani-river-to-create-a-security-zone\/articleshow\/129780771.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/forward-defensive-line-israel-says-it-will-control-south-lebanon-up-to-litani-river-to-create-a-security-zone\/articleshow\/129780771.cms\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/middle-east\/forward-defensive-line-israel-says-it-will-control-south-lebanon-up-to-litani-river-to-create-a-security-zone\/articleshow\/129780771.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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