


{"id":95380,"date":"2026-03-28T16:29:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T10:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=95380"},"modified":"2026-03-28T17:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T12:08:16","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-28-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-28-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 28 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_125\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 28 March 2026<\/h2>        <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_time_limit\">\n            <div class=\"time\">Time limit: <span>0<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_progress\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_checkPage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4 class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">Quiz-summary<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n                <span>0<\/span> of 10 questions completed            <\/p>\n\n            <p>Questions:<\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_box\">\n                <ol>\n                                            <li>1<\/li>\n                                            <li>2<\/li>\n                                            <li>3<\/li>\n                                            <li>4<\/li>\n                                            <li>5<\/li>\n                                            <li>6<\/li>\n                                            <li>7<\/li>\n                                            <li>8<\/li>\n                                            <li>9<\/li>\n                                            <li>10<\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endQuizSummary\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_infopage\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <h4>Information<\/h4>\n\n            \n            <input type=\"button\" name=\"endInfopage\" value=\"Finish quiz\"\n                   class=\"wpProQuiz_button\">\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_text\">\n            <p>\n                <p>Vajiram &amp; Ravi\u2019s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims &amp; Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.<\/p>\n            <\/p>\n\n            \n            <div>\n                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Start quiz\"\n                       name=\"startQuiz\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_lock\">\n            <p>\n                You have already completed the quiz before. 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        Question <span>1<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>1<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Euthalia zubeengargi, recently in news, is a:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1232\"\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_125_1232\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Gecko                                            <\/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_125_1232\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 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Invasive Plant                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                    \n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_questionListItem\" data-pos=\"3\">\n\n                                                                                                                                <span style=\"display:none;\"><\/span>\n                                            <label>\n                                                <input class=\"wpProQuiz_questionInput\"\n                                                       type=\"radio\"\n                                                       name=\"question_125_1232\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Butterfly species                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, a new butterfly species was recorded in Arunachal Pradesh and named it as Euthalia zubeengargi.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>butterfly species<\/strong> was discovered in <strong>Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It is found in <strong>semi-evergreen forests<\/strong> at elevations of 600-750 metres<\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the <strong>genus Euthalia,<\/strong> a group commonly found across <strong>South and Southeast Asia<\/strong>. <strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Members of this group are typically seen in forested habitats and are known for their earthy brown wings marked with pale spots.<\/li>\n<li>It prefers cool, <strong>shaded forest interiors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The butterfly <strong>rests on low vegetation<\/strong>, feeding on tree sap and occasionally gathering minerals from damp surfaces near streams.<\/li>\n<li>It appears to be <strong>active mainly from late morning to early afternoon<\/strong>, making short, slow flights between nearby plants<\/li>\n<li>Euthalia zubeengargi\u00a0is one of more than 80 species from this group recorded in India\u2019s northeastern region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Significance of butterfly: <\/strong>These are <strong>valuable indicators of the environment<\/strong>, whose health can influence their presence, abundance, and diversity.<\/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\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/new-butterfly-species-recorded-in-arunachal-named-after-zubeen-garg\/article70791708.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/new-butterfly-species-recorded-in-arunachal-named-after-zubeen-garg\/article70791708.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/new-butterfly-species-recorded-in-arunachal-named-after-zubeen-garg\/article70791708.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>Recently, a new butterfly species was recorded in Arunachal Pradesh and named it as Euthalia zubeengargi.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>butterfly species<\/strong> was discovered in <strong>Arunachal Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> It is found in <strong>semi-evergreen forests<\/strong> at elevations of 600-750 metres<\/li>\n<li>It belongs to the <strong>genus Euthalia,<\/strong> a group commonly found across <strong>South and Southeast Asia<\/strong>. <strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Members of this group are typically seen in forested habitats and are known for their earthy brown wings marked with pale spots.<\/li>\n<li>It prefers cool, <strong>shaded forest interiors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The butterfly <strong>rests on low vegetation<\/strong>, feeding on tree sap and occasionally gathering minerals from damp surfaces near streams.<\/li>\n<li>It appears to be <strong>active mainly from late morning to early afternoon<\/strong>, making short, slow flights between nearby plants<\/li>\n<li>Euthalia zubeengargi\u00a0is one of more than 80 species from this group recorded in India\u2019s northeastern region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Significance of butterfly: <\/strong>These are <strong>valuable indicators of the environment<\/strong>, whose health can influence their presence, abundance, and diversity.<\/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\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/new-butterfly-species-recorded-in-arunachal-named-after-zubeen-garg\/article70791708.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/new-butterfly-species-recorded-in-arunachal-named-after-zubeen-garg\/article70791708.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/new-butterfly-species-recorded-in-arunachal-named-after-zubeen-garg\/article70791708.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 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                           <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 Central Consumer Protection Authority:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It was established under the\u00a0Consumer Protection Act, 2019.<\/li>\n<li>It was established under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &amp; Public Distribution.<\/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=\"1233\"\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_125_1233\"\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_125_1233\"\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_125_1233\"\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_125_1233\"\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 Central Consumer Protection Authority directed hotels and restaurants not to levy additional charges, such as LPG charges and fuel cost recovery, on consumers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was established under Section 10\u00a0of the\u00a0<strong>Consumer Protection Act, 2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which\u00a0replaced the 1986 Act, was\u00a0notified on August 9, 2019, and\u00a0came into force on July 20, 2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong>Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &amp; Public Distribution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions and Powers of CCPA:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The CCPA <strong>protects, promotes, and enforces the rights<\/strong> of consumers\u00a0as a class under the Act.<\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0<strong>prevents unfair trade practices<\/strong>and\u00a0curbs false or misleading advertisements.<\/li>\n<li>It ensures that\u00a0no one publishes or disseminates false or misleading advertisements.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>initiate class-action suits<\/strong>, including\u00a0recall,\u00a0refunds, and\u00a0cancellation of licenses, when necessary.<\/li>\n<li>The CCPA can conduct inquiries and investigations\u00a0through its\u00a0Investigation Wing, headed by a\u00a0Director-General.<\/li>\n<li>It can\u00a0order the discontinuation of unfair practices,\u00a0impose penalties\u00a0on errant businesses, and\u00a0enforce consumer welfare measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Composition of CCPA:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>Chief Commissioner<\/strong> heads the CCPA\u00a0and has\u00a0two other commissioners:<\/li>\n<li><strong>One commissioner<\/strong> deals with\u00a0goods-related issues.<\/li>\n<li>The other commissioner handles\u00a0service-related complaints.<\/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.newsonair.gov.in\/ccpa-bars-hotels-restaurants-from-levying-extra-charges\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ccpa-bars-hotels-restaurants-from-levying-extra-charges\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ccpa-bars-hotels-restaurants-from-levying-extra-charges\/<\/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 Central Consumer Protection Authority directed hotels and restaurants not to levy additional charges, such as LPG charges and fuel cost recovery, on consumers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was established under Section 10\u00a0of the\u00a0<strong>Consumer Protection Act, 2019.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which\u00a0replaced the 1986 Act, was\u00a0notified on August 9, 2019, and\u00a0came into force on July 20, 2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nodal Ministry:<\/strong>Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &amp; Public Distribution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions and Powers of CCPA:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The CCPA <strong>protects, promotes, and enforces the rights<\/strong> of consumers\u00a0as a class under the Act.<\/li>\n<li>It\u00a0<strong>prevents unfair trade practices<\/strong>and\u00a0curbs false or misleading advertisements.<\/li>\n<li>It ensures that\u00a0no one publishes or disseminates false or misleading advertisements.<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>initiate class-action suits<\/strong>, including\u00a0recall,\u00a0refunds, and\u00a0cancellation of licenses, when necessary.<\/li>\n<li>The CCPA can conduct inquiries and investigations\u00a0through its\u00a0Investigation Wing, headed by a\u00a0Director-General.<\/li>\n<li>It can\u00a0order the discontinuation of unfair practices,\u00a0impose penalties\u00a0on errant businesses, and\u00a0enforce consumer welfare measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Composition of CCPA:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>Chief Commissioner<\/strong> heads the CCPA\u00a0and has\u00a0two other commissioners:<\/li>\n<li><strong>One commissioner<\/strong> deals with\u00a0goods-related issues.<\/li>\n<li>The other commissioner handles\u00a0service-related complaints.<\/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.newsonair.gov.in\/ccpa-bars-hotels-restaurants-from-levying-extra-charges\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ccpa-bars-hotels-restaurants-from-levying-extra-charges\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/ccpa-bars-hotels-restaurants-from-levying-extra-charges\/<\/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 SWOT Satellite:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It collects detailed measurements of water bodies on Earth change over time.<\/li>\n<li>It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation\u00a0(ISRO).<\/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=\"1234\"\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_125_1234\"\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_125_1234\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. 2 only\r\n                                            <\/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_125_1234\"\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_125_1234\"\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, NASA has developed a\u00a0new map of the ocean floor\u00a0by using satellite data\u00a0from\u00a0SWOT Satellite.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Surface Water and Ocean Topography<\/strong> (SWOT) satellite was launched in\u00a02022.<\/li>\n<li>It is a joint mission of\u00a0<strong>NASA\u00a0and\u00a0CNES (French Space Agency).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> Satellite will collect detailed measurements of <strong>how water bodies on Earth change over time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features SWOT Satellite:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses a specialised instrument called the\u00a0<strong>Ka-band Radar Interferometer<\/strong> (KaRIn)\u00a0to measure the\u00a0height, width, and elevation\u00a0of\u00a0surface water bodies\u00a0such as\u00a0rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and oceans.<\/li>\n<li>SWOT <strong>offers\u00a0high spatial resolution<\/strong>by bouncing microwaves off water surfaces and calculating return time, allowing\u00a0dynamic water movement\u00a0tracking.<\/li>\n<li>The satellite covers\u00a0over 55% of large-scale global floods\u00a0during their lifecycle through\u00a0frequent Earth orbits.<\/li>\n<li>The satellite circles Earth and can scan about 90 per cent of the <strong>planet every 21 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of SWOT Satellite:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is equipped to observe the entire length of nearly all rivers wider than 330 feet and more than 1 million lakes and reservoirs larger than 5 acres.<\/li>\n<li>It will precisely measure fine differences in <strong>surface elevations around smaller currents and eddies,<\/strong> where much the oceans\u2019 drawdown of heat and carbon is believed to occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/technology\/tech-news-technology\/what-does-the-ocean-floor-look-like-from-space-nasa-has-the-answer-10602595\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/technology\/tech-news-technology\/what-does-the-ocean-floor-look-like-from-space-nasa-has-the-answer-10602595\/<\/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, NASA has developed a\u00a0new map of the ocean floor\u00a0by using satellite data\u00a0from\u00a0SWOT Satellite.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Surface Water and Ocean Topography<\/strong> (SWOT) satellite was launched in\u00a02022.<\/li>\n<li>It is a joint mission of\u00a0<strong>NASA\u00a0and\u00a0CNES (French Space Agency).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> Satellite will collect detailed measurements of <strong>how water bodies on Earth change over time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features SWOT Satellite:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It uses a specialised instrument called the\u00a0<strong>Ka-band Radar Interferometer<\/strong> (KaRIn)\u00a0to measure the\u00a0height, width, and elevation\u00a0of\u00a0surface water bodies\u00a0such as\u00a0rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and oceans.<\/li>\n<li>SWOT <strong>offers\u00a0high spatial resolution<\/strong>by bouncing microwaves off water surfaces and calculating return time, allowing\u00a0dynamic water movement\u00a0tracking.<\/li>\n<li>The satellite covers\u00a0over 55% of large-scale global floods\u00a0during their lifecycle through\u00a0frequent Earth orbits.<\/li>\n<li>The satellite circles Earth and can scan about 90 per cent of the <strong>planet every 21 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Functions of SWOT Satellite:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is equipped to observe the entire length of nearly all rivers wider than 330 feet and more than 1 million lakes and reservoirs larger than 5 acres.<\/li>\n<li>It will precisely measure fine differences in <strong>surface elevations around smaller currents and eddies,<\/strong> where much the oceans\u2019 drawdown of heat and carbon is believed to occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/technology\/tech-news-technology\/what-does-the-ocean-floor-look-like-from-space-nasa-has-the-answer-10602595\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/technology\/tech-news-technology\/what-does-the-ocean-floor-look-like-from-space-nasa-has-the-answer-10602595\/<\/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; 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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 P8I Aircraft:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It can conduct anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare missions.<\/li>\n<li>It is manufactured by Boeing for the Indian Navy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1235\"\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_125_1235\"\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_125_1235\"\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_125_1235\"\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_125_1235\"\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 Ministry of Defence has signed contracts for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is manufactured by Boeing (a U.S. aerospace company) for the Indian Navy.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It replaced the ageing fleet of the <strong>Indian Navy\u2019s Tupolev Tu-142 aircraft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The P-8I Poseidon flown by the Indian Navy is a variant of the P-8A Poseidon used by the United States Navy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of P8I Aircraft:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has advanced sensors, weapons systems, and long-range capabilities enable it to detect and respond to a wide range of threats, from submarines and surface vessels to environmental challenges.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>conduct anti-submarine warfare<\/strong> (ASW), <strong>anti-surface warfare<\/strong> (AsuW), intelligence, maritime patrol, and surveillance and reconnaissance missions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrying Capacity:<\/strong> The maximum take-off gross weight of the P-8I is 85,139 kg.<\/li>\n<li>Speed: It can fly at a maximum speed of 789 km\/h and can reach a maximum altitude of 12,496 m.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It has a maximum range of over <strong>2,222 kilometres<\/strong> with a time on station of four hours.<\/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=2246008&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2246008&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2246008&#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 Ministry of Defence has signed contracts for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is manufactured by Boeing (a U.S. aerospace company) for the Indian Navy.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It replaced the ageing fleet of the <strong>Indian Navy\u2019s Tupolev Tu-142 aircraft.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The P-8I Poseidon flown by the Indian Navy is a variant of the P-8A Poseidon used by the United States Navy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of P8I Aircraft:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has advanced sensors, weapons systems, and long-range capabilities enable it to detect and respond to a wide range of threats, from submarines and surface vessels to environmental challenges.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It can <strong>conduct anti-submarine warfare<\/strong> (ASW), <strong>anti-surface warfare<\/strong> (AsuW), intelligence, maritime patrol, and surveillance and reconnaissance missions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrying Capacity:<\/strong> The maximum take-off gross weight of the P-8I is 85,139 kg.<\/li>\n<li>Speed: It can fly at a maximum speed of 789 km\/h and can reach a maximum altitude of 12,496 m.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It has a maximum range of over <strong>2,222 kilometres<\/strong> with a time on station of four hours.<\/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=2246008&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2246008&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2246008&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n             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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Rural Self Employment Training Institutes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>These institutes provide short-duration residential training programs for unemployed rural youth aged 18\u201350 years.<\/li>\n<li>These are functioning through a unique partnership between banks and government.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1236\"\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_125_1236\"\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_125_1236\"\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_125_1236\"\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_125_1236\"\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>The Minister of State, Ministry of Rural Development, informed the Rajya Sabha, highlighted the significant role of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Rural Self Employment Training Institutes<\/strong> (RSETIs) are empowering rural youth through skill development and entrepreneurship promotion<\/li>\n<li>RSETIs have emerged as key <strong>institutions with a wide national outreach,<\/strong> providing free residential training and facilitating sustainable livelihoods for rural youth.<\/li>\n<li>These are functioning through a <strong>unique partnership between banks and government<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li>One RSETI is <strong>established in every district<\/strong> in the country. Concerned bank is the lead bank in the district takes responsibility for creating and managing it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> RSETIs <strong>provide short-duration,<\/strong> practical, and residential training programs for <strong>unemployed rural youth aged 18\u201350 years. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The institutes offer <strong>73 NSQF-aligned courses<\/strong> across sectors such as: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Services and Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Progress:<\/strong> Currently, 632 RSETIs are operational across 619 districts in 33 States\/UTs, sponsored by 25 banks<\/li>\n<li>These institutes not only impart skills but also ensure <strong>post-training support<\/strong> through <strong>handholding and credit linkage.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognition of RSETI trainees: <\/strong>Certificates issued by an RSETI will be recognised by all banks for purposes of <strong>extending credit to the trainees. <\/strong><\/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=2246334&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2246334&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2246334&#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>The Minister of State, Ministry of Rural Development, informed the Rajya Sabha, highlighted the significant role of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Rural Self Employment Training Institutes<\/strong> (RSETIs) are empowering rural youth through skill development and entrepreneurship promotion<\/li>\n<li>RSETIs have emerged as key <strong>institutions with a wide national outreach,<\/strong> providing free residential training and facilitating sustainable livelihoods for rural youth.<\/li>\n<li>These are functioning through a <strong>unique partnership between banks and government<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li>One RSETI is <strong>established in every district<\/strong> in the country. Concerned bank is the lead bank in the district takes responsibility for creating and managing it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> RSETIs <strong>provide short-duration,<\/strong> practical, and residential training programs for <strong>unemployed rural youth aged 18\u201350 years. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The institutes offer <strong>73 NSQF-aligned courses<\/strong> across sectors such as: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Services and Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Progress:<\/strong> Currently, 632 RSETIs are operational across 619 districts in 33 States\/UTs, sponsored by 25 banks<\/li>\n<li>These institutes not only impart skills but also ensure <strong>post-training support<\/strong> through <strong>handholding and credit linkage.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognition of RSETI trainees: <\/strong>Certificates issued by an RSETI will be recognised by all banks for purposes of <strong>extending credit to the trainees. <\/strong><\/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=2246334&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2246334&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2246334&#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>6<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>6<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Steppe Eagle, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the only eagle to nest primarily on the ground.<\/li>\n<li>It is only found in Europe region.<\/li>\n<li>It is categorized as endangered species under the IUCN Red list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1237\"\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_125_1237\"\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_125_1237\"\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_125_1237\"\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_125_1237\"\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, western part of Rajastan has been recognised as a stronghold of the Steppe Eagle, a magnificent raptor that winters in the state.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a member of the <strong>subfamily Aquilinae,<\/strong> also known <strong>as the &#8220;booted eagles&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance <\/strong>The Steppe eagle is a large, bulky, and robust-looking eagle. It is mainly dark brown in color with a longish but very thick neck and a relatively small head\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong>It is found in steppe, desert, semi-desert, open savanna, pastures, agricultural fields, paddy fields, grassland, and open woodland.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is mainly found in Europe,\u00a0Asia,\u00a0and Africa<\/li>\n<li>It is a specialized predator of\u00a0ground squirrels\u00a0on the breeding ground.<\/li>\n<li>It is the only eagle to <strong>nest primarily on the ground<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It mainly <strong>breeds in central Asian countries<\/strong>, including Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia, it undertakes an <strong>annual southward migration<\/strong> as temperatures drop.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Steppe eagles are carnivores and prey mainly on small-sized mammals, with some birds (such as queleas) and reptiles and\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> The major threats to the Steppe eagle include habitat loss, persecution, wildfires, predation (and trampling by cattle) of chicks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Endangered<\/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:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/amp\/story\/wildlife-biodiversity\/western-rajasthan-now-a-bastion-of-the-steppe-eagle\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/amp\/story\/wildlife-biodiversity\/western-rajasthan-now-a-bastion-of-the-steppe-eagle\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/amp\/story\/wildlife-biodiversity\/western-rajasthan-now-a-bastion-of-the-steppe-eagle<\/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, western part of Rajastan has been recognised as a stronghold of the Steppe Eagle, a magnificent raptor that winters in the state.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a member of the <strong>subfamily Aquilinae,<\/strong> also known <strong>as the &#8220;booted eagles&#8221;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance <\/strong>The Steppe eagle is a large, bulky, and robust-looking eagle. It is mainly dark brown in color with a longish but very thick neck and a relatively small head\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong>It is found in steppe, desert, semi-desert, open savanna, pastures, agricultural fields, paddy fields, grassland, and open woodland.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> It is mainly found in Europe,\u00a0Asia,\u00a0and Africa<\/li>\n<li>It is a specialized predator of\u00a0ground squirrels\u00a0on the breeding ground.<\/li>\n<li>It is the only eagle to <strong>nest primarily on the ground<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It mainly <strong>breeds in central Asian countries<\/strong>, including Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia, it undertakes an <strong>annual southward migration<\/strong> as temperatures drop.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Steppe eagles are carnivores and prey mainly on small-sized mammals, with some birds (such as queleas) and reptiles and\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threats:<\/strong> The major threats to the Steppe eagle include habitat loss, persecution, wildfires, predation (and trampling by cattle) of chicks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Endangered<\/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:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/amp\/story\/wildlife-biodiversity\/western-rajasthan-now-a-bastion-of-the-steppe-eagle\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/amp\/story\/wildlife-biodiversity\/western-rajasthan-now-a-bastion-of-the-steppe-eagle\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/amp\/story\/wildlife-biodiversity\/western-rajasthan-now-a-bastion-of-the-steppe-eagle<\/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 Waste Foundry Sand:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a byproduct from the production of both ferrous and nonferrous metal castings.<\/li>\n<li>Its chemical characteristic is depended upon the type of casting process.<\/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=\"1238\"\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_125_1238\"\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_125_1238\"\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_125_1238\"\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_125_1238\"\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 Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) and CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) entered into an agreement to develop and facilitate solutions for the utilisation of waste foundry sand in road construction.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>byproduct from<\/strong> the production of both <strong>ferrous and nonferrous metal castings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is high <strong>quality silica<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The physical and chemical characteristics of foundry sand <strong>depend upon the type<\/strong> of casting process and the type of industries.<\/li>\n<li>Classification of foundry sands depends <strong>upon the type of binder systems<\/strong> used in metal casting.<\/li>\n<li>Two types of binder systems are generally used, and on the basis of that foundry sands are categorized as: <strong>clay-bonded sands<\/strong> (green sand) and <strong>chemically bonded sands<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clay-bonded<\/strong> (Green) sand is composed of <strong>naturally occurring materials<\/strong> which are blended together; high quality silica sand (85\u201395%), bentonite clay (4\u201310%) as a binder<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemically bonded<\/strong> sands are used both in core making where high strengths are necessary to withstand the heat of molten metal, and in mold making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waste Foundry Sand<\/strong> poses environmental challenges due to its large-scale generation and disposal requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>Its reuse aligns with national priorities on resource efficiency, waste minimization, and sustainable development.<\/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=2245715&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245715&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245715&#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 Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) and CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) entered into an agreement to develop and facilitate solutions for the utilisation of waste foundry sand in road construction.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>byproduct from<\/strong> the production of both <strong>ferrous and nonferrous metal castings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is high <strong>quality silica<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The physical and chemical characteristics of foundry sand <strong>depend upon the type<\/strong> of casting process and the type of industries.<\/li>\n<li>Classification of foundry sands depends <strong>upon the type of binder systems<\/strong> used in metal casting.<\/li>\n<li>Two types of binder systems are generally used, and on the basis of that foundry sands are categorized as: <strong>clay-bonded sands<\/strong> (green sand) and <strong>chemically bonded sands<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clay-bonded<\/strong> (Green) sand is composed of <strong>naturally occurring materials<\/strong> which are blended together; high quality silica sand (85\u201395%), bentonite clay (4\u201310%) as a binder<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemically bonded<\/strong> sands are used both in core making where high strengths are necessary to withstand the heat of molten metal, and in mold making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waste Foundry Sand<\/strong> poses environmental challenges due to its large-scale generation and disposal requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>Its reuse aligns with national priorities on resource efficiency, waste minimization, and sustainable development.<\/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=2245715&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245715&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2245715&#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 Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of the Krishna estuary, where the Coringa river confluences into the Bay of Bengal.<\/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=\"1239\"\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_125_1239\"\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_125_1239\"\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_125_1239\"\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_125_1239\"\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 officials of the Wildlife Management Authority and Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary have conserved nearly 20,000 eggs of Olive Ridley Turtles on Hope Island.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>state of Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>part of the Godavari estuary,<\/strong> where the Coringa river confluences into the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n<li>It was established as a wildlife sanctuary <strong>in 1978.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> It has extensive <strong>mangrove and dry deciduous tropical forests.<\/strong> It is the second-largest stretch of mangrove forests in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Mangrove plants like Rhizophora spp, Avicennia spp, Sonnertia spp, etc; grow here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It is home to endangered mammals like <strong>Smooth Indian otter, Fishing cat<\/strong>, Jackal, etc. Mangroves offer excellent habitat for birds like Black capped kingfisher, Brahminy kite, Sea gulls, Reef heron, Sand piper, etc.<\/li>\n<li>The sea coast of the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is a breeding ground for <strong>Olive ridley turtles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/nearly-20000-turtle-eggs-conserved-on-hope-island\/article70792310.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/nearly-20000-turtle-eggs-conserved-on-hope-island\/article70792310.ece<\/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 officials of the Wildlife Management Authority and Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary have conserved nearly 20,000 eggs of Olive Ridley Turtles on Hope Island.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the <strong>state of Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>part of the Godavari estuary,<\/strong> where the Coringa river confluences into the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n<li>It was established as a wildlife sanctuary <strong>in 1978.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> It has extensive <strong>mangrove and dry deciduous tropical forests.<\/strong> It is the second-largest stretch of mangrove forests in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:<\/strong> Mangrove plants like Rhizophora spp, Avicennia spp, Sonnertia spp, etc; grow here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It is home to endangered mammals like <strong>Smooth Indian otter, Fishing cat<\/strong>, Jackal, etc. Mangroves offer excellent habitat for birds like Black capped kingfisher, Brahminy kite, Sea gulls, Reef heron, Sand piper, etc.<\/li>\n<li>The sea coast of the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is a breeding ground for <strong>Olive ridley turtles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/nearly-20000-turtle-eggs-conserved-on-hope-island\/article70792310.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/nearly-20000-turtle-eggs-conserved-on-hope-island\/article70792310.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Coffee, consider the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a generally grown under shady trees.<\/li>\n<li>Kerala is the top producer of coffee in India.<\/li>\n<li>It grows well in well-drained, loamy soil containing a good deal of humus.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1240\"\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_125_1240\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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_125_1240\"\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>India\u2019s coffee exports to West Asian markets are now stranded at ports or slowly moving via the Strait of Hormuz which is impacting coffee exports.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a <strong>tropical plant<\/strong> generally grown under shady trees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Types of Coffee:<\/strong> Robusta and Arabica<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Coffee growing states:<\/strong> It is largely cultivated in <strong>Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, <\/strong>among which, <strong>Karnataka produces<\/strong> the most with over <strong>70% of the total output.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Europe is the top destination for India\u2019s coffee exports.<\/li>\n<li>The major countries which import the commodity from India include Italy, Germany, Belgium, Middle East nations, Korea, and Japan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions for Coffee Cultivation<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>grown on hill slopes<\/strong> at elevations from 600 to 1,600 metres above sea level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It requires a hot and humid climate for its growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 15\u00b0C and 28 \u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Rainfall: It requires 150 to 250 cm of rainfall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> <strong>Well-drained, loamy soil<\/strong> containing a good deal of humus and minerals like iron and calcium are ideal for coffee cultivation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dry weather<\/strong> is necessary at the time of ripening of the berries.<\/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:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/reader?utm_source=Hindu&amp;utm_medium=Menu&amp;utm_campaign=Header&amp;_gl=1*vgq7g3*_gcl_au*NTU2OTM1NzczLjE3NzM3MTgwMjQuMTg5NDM5NTc0My4xNzc0NDkxNzg1LjE3NzQ0OTI2NDQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/reader?utm_source=Hindu&#038;utm_medium=Menu&#038;utm_campaign=Header&#038;_gl=1*vgq7g3*_gcl_au*NTU2OTM1NzczLjE3NzM3MTgwMjQuMTg5NDM5NTc0My4xNzc0NDkxNzg1LjE3NzQ0OTI2NDQ\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" 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Arabica<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major Coffee growing states:<\/strong> It is largely cultivated in <strong>Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, <\/strong>among which, <strong>Karnataka produces<\/strong> the most with over <strong>70% of the total output.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Europe is the top destination for India\u2019s coffee exports.<\/li>\n<li>The major countries which import the commodity from India include Italy, Germany, Belgium, Middle East nations, Korea, and Japan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions for Coffee Cultivation<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>grown on hill slopes<\/strong> at elevations from 600 to 1,600 metres above sea level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It requires a hot and humid climate for its growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 15\u00b0C and 28 \u00b0C<\/li>\n<li>Rainfall: It requires 150 to 250 cm of rainfall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> <strong>Well-drained, loamy soil<\/strong> containing a good deal of humus and minerals like iron and calcium are ideal for coffee cultivation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dry weather<\/strong> is necessary at the time of ripening of the berries.<\/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:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/reader?utm_source=Hindu&amp;utm_medium=Menu&amp;utm_campaign=Header&amp;_gl=1*vgq7g3*_gcl_au*NTU2OTM1NzczLjE3NzM3MTgwMjQuMTg5NDM5NTc0My4xNzc0NDkxNzg1LjE3NzQ0OTI2NDQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/reader?utm_source=Hindu&#038;utm_medium=Menu&#038;utm_campaign=Header&#038;_gl=1*vgq7g3*_gcl_au*NTU2OTM1NzczLjE3NzM3MTgwMjQuMTg5NDM5NTc0My4xNzc0NDkxNzg1LjE3NzQ0OTI2NDQ\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" 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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Keelback Snakes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>These are typically non-venomous snakes.<\/li>\n<li>These are found in dry desert regions 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=\"1241\"\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_125_1241\"\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_125_1241\"\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_125_1241\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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Tiger Reserve.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keelback snakes are <strong>typically non-venomous.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> These are often <strong>found near water bodies<\/strong> such as streams and wetlands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> They are found in moist localities within wet and dry forest environments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong>Frogs, lizards and occasionally fish and tadpoles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the most distinctive features of <strong>keelback snakes is their \u201ckeeled\u201d scales.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Each scale has a <strong>raised ridge running down its center<\/strong>, giving the snake\u2019s skin a noticeably rough and textured feel.<\/li>\n<li>The keeled surface not only gives <strong>keelbacks a more rugged appearance<\/strong> but also helps with camouflage,<\/li>\n<li>As the texture can <strong>break up light reflections<\/strong> and allow them to blend more effectively into natural surroundings like leaf litter, mud, and wetland vegetation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Significance:<\/strong> Their presence is considered an <strong>indicator of healthy ecosystems<\/strong>, particularly in forested and riparian habitats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/two-never-before-seen-snakes-discovered-in-india-with-rare-body-feature-2887928-2026-03-27\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/two-never-before-seen-snakes-discovered-in-india-with-rare-body-feature-2887928-2026-03-27\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/science\/story\/two-never-before-seen-snakes-discovered-in-india-with-rare-body-feature-2887928-2026-03-27<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div 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tadpoles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the most distinctive features of <strong>keelback snakes is their \u201ckeeled\u201d scales.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Each scale has a <strong>raised ridge running down its center<\/strong>, giving the snake\u2019s skin a noticeably rough and textured feel.<\/li>\n<li>The keeled surface not only gives <strong>keelbacks a more rugged appearance<\/strong> but also helps with camouflage,<\/li>\n<li>As the texture can <strong>break up light reflections<\/strong> and allow them to blend more effectively into natural surroundings like leaf litter, mud, and wetland vegetation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ecological Significance:<\/strong> Their presence is considered an <strong>indicator of healthy ecosystems<\/strong>, particularly in forested and riparian habitats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a 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