{"id":96882,"date":"2026-04-06T16:41:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T11:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=96882"},"modified":"2026-04-06T16:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T11:11:10","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-6-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-6-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 6 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_130\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 6 April 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>National Maritime Day, recently in news, is celebrated on:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1282\"\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_130_1282\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. March 5                                            <\/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_130_1282\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. December 22                                            <\/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_130_1282\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c.  October 26                                            <\/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_130_1282\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. April 5                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister of India on the occasion of National Maritime Day, recalled India\u2019s rich maritime heritage and acknowledged the invaluable contribution of all those associated with the sector.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is celebrated every year on <strong>April 5.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong> National Maritime Day commemorates the <strong>maiden voyage of S.S. Loyalty<\/strong>, which sailed from <strong>Mumbai to London on April 5, 1919.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This was a groundbreaking event as it represented India\u2019s independence in maritime affairs, challenging the British shipping monopoly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Theme of National Maritime Day 2026:<\/strong> \u201cMaritime India \u2013 Empowering Progress&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>The theme of 2026 aims at fostering a self-reliant, technologically advanced, and eco-friendly maritime sector by 2047.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Focus Areas for National Maritime Day 2026<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Port-Led Development:<\/strong>Expansion of port infrastructure, including the strengthening of the Sagarmala initiative to enhance India\u2019s port capacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainability:<\/strong>Promoting eco-friendly practices in shipping, and focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of the maritime industry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honouring Seafarers:<\/strong>Acknowledging the vital role maritime professionals play in driving India\u2019s economy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technological Advancement:<\/strong>Enhancing digital infrastructure to reduce port turnaround times and improve operational efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2249114&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2249114&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2249114&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister of India on the occasion of National Maritime Day, recalled India\u2019s rich maritime heritage and acknowledged the invaluable contribution of all those associated with the sector.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is celebrated every year on <strong>April 5.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong> National Maritime Day commemorates the <strong>maiden voyage of S.S. Loyalty<\/strong>, which sailed from <strong>Mumbai to London on April 5, 1919.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This was a groundbreaking event as it represented India\u2019s independence in maritime affairs, challenging the British shipping monopoly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Theme of National Maritime Day 2026:<\/strong> \u201cMaritime India \u2013 Empowering Progress&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>The theme of 2026 aims at fostering a self-reliant, technologically advanced, and eco-friendly maritime sector by 2047.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Focus Areas for National Maritime Day 2026<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Port-Led Development:<\/strong>Expansion of port infrastructure, including the strengthening of the Sagarmala initiative to enhance India\u2019s port capacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainability:<\/strong>Promoting eco-friendly practices in shipping, and focusing on reducing the carbon footprint of the maritime industry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honouring Seafarers:<\/strong>Acknowledging the vital role maritime professionals play in driving India\u2019s economy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technological Advancement:<\/strong>Enhancing digital infrastructure to reduce port turnaround times and improve operational efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2249114&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2249114&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2249114&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=2<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>2<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>2<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding ECINet Platform:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a\u00a0single-point digital platform\u00a0developed\u00a0by the Election Commission of India\u00a0(ECI).<\/li>\n<li>It includes tools such as cVIGIL for reporting election code violations.<\/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=\"1283\"\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_130_1283\"\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_130_1283\"\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_130_1283\"\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_130_1283\"\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 Election Commission of India (ECI) has urged voters to make informed choices by using the \u201cKnow Your Candidates\u201d (KYC) module available on its ECINet platform.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u00a0<strong>single-point digital platform<\/strong>developed\u00a0by the <strong>Election Commission of India\u00a0(ECI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>new user-friendly digital interface<\/strong>for the electors\u00a0and other stakeholders such as the\u00a0election officials, political parties, and civil society.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of ECINet Platform:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It will\u00a0integrate and <strong>reorient over 40 of ECI\u2019s existing\u00a0mobile<\/strong> and web\u00a0applications.<\/li>\n<li>It has sunsumed apps like the Voter Helpline App, Voter Turnout App, cVIGIL, Suvidha 2.0, ESMS, Saksham, and KYC App.<\/li>\n<li>It has an\u00a0<strong>aesthetic User Interface (UI) and a simplified User Experience<\/strong> (UX)\u00a0by providing a\u00a0singular platform for all electoral-related activities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It offers a range of services to voters, <strong>including registration, electoral roll search<\/strong>, application tracking, and grievance redressal.<\/li>\n<li>Additional features include <strong>downloading digital voter ID cards<\/strong> (e-EPIC), connecting with election officials, and booking calls with Booth Level Officers (BLOs).<\/li>\n<li>The platform also <strong>includes tools such as cVIGIL<\/strong> for <strong>reporting election code violations<\/strong> and <strong>Saksham<\/strong> for facilitating accessible services for <strong>persons with disabilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been <strong>developed in full compliance with<\/strong> the Constitution of India, the Representation of the People Acts, 1950 and 1951, Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 and the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.<\/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:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/election-commission-launches-ecinet-kyc-feature-to-help-voters-check-candidates-background\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/election-commission-launches-ecinet-kyc-feature-to-help-voters-check-candidates-background\/<\/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 Election Commission of India (ECI) has urged voters to make informed choices by using the \u201cKnow Your Candidates\u201d (KYC) module available on its ECINet platform.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u00a0<strong>single-point digital platform<\/strong>developed\u00a0by the <strong>Election Commission of India\u00a0(ECI).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>new user-friendly digital interface<\/strong>for the electors\u00a0and other stakeholders such as the\u00a0election officials, political parties, and civil society.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of ECINet Platform:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It will\u00a0integrate and <strong>reorient over 40 of ECI\u2019s existing\u00a0mobile<\/strong> and web\u00a0applications.<\/li>\n<li>It has sunsumed apps like the Voter Helpline App, Voter Turnout App, cVIGIL, Suvidha 2.0, ESMS, Saksham, and KYC App.<\/li>\n<li>It has an\u00a0<strong>aesthetic User Interface (UI) and a simplified User Experience<\/strong> (UX)\u00a0by providing a\u00a0singular platform for all electoral-related activities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It offers a range of services to voters, <strong>including registration, electoral roll search<\/strong>, application tracking, and grievance redressal.<\/li>\n<li>Additional features include <strong>downloading digital voter ID cards<\/strong> (e-EPIC), connecting with election officials, and booking calls with Booth Level Officers (BLOs).<\/li>\n<li>The platform also <strong>includes tools such as cVIGIL<\/strong> for <strong>reporting election code violations<\/strong> and <strong>Saksham<\/strong> for facilitating accessible services for <strong>persons with disabilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It has been <strong>developed in full compliance with<\/strong> the Constitution of India, the Representation of the People Acts, 1950 and 1951, Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 and the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.<\/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:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/election-commission-launches-ecinet-kyc-feature-to-help-voters-check-candidates-background\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/election-commission-launches-ecinet-kyc-feature-to-help-voters-check-candidates-background\/<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: right !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                        <input type=\"button\" name=\"next\" value=\"Next\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\" style=\"float: right; display: none;\">\n\n                        <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\n                                                    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/li>\n\n                                    <li class=\"wpProQuiz_listItem\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                        <div\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_question_page\" style=\"display:none;\" >\n                            Question <span>3<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>3<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Rove Beetle:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>These are mainly found in desert environments around the world.<\/li>\n<li>These are predatory beetles and beneficial to farmers and gardeners.<\/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=\"1284\"\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_130_1284\"\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_130_1284\"\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_130_1284\"\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_130_1284\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Researchers have discovered three previously unknown species of rove beetles in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant addition to the state\u2019s rich biodiversity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rove beetles (family Staphylinidae) are one of the <strong>largest beetle families.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> They are typically elongate, fast-moving beetles with shortened wing covers (elytra) that expose flexible abdominal segments.<\/li>\n<li>Many species of these beetles can raise the abdomen in a scorpion-like defensive posture (not a true sting).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preferred climate:<\/strong>sub-tropical, cold tolerant<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Rove beetles occupy <strong>almost all moist environments<\/strong> throughout the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> Typical microhabitats include <strong>leaf litter, soil surface, under bark<\/strong>, fungi, shorelines, dung, carrion, compost, and nests of social insects;<\/li>\n<li>These are usually <strong>found around decaying\u00a0animal<\/strong>and <strong>vegetable matter, preying on carrion-feeding insects.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Some large species are a brightly coloured black and yellow, thus resembling\u00a0wasps; other rove beetles <strong>mimic soldier\u00a0ants<\/strong>in both <strong>appearance and behaviour.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These predatory <strong>beetles are beneficial to farmers and gardeners<\/strong>, because they can reduce pest populations, also referred to as biological control<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifespan is variable:<\/strong> adults may live ~2 weeks to ~12 months; total life cycle often ~1-24 months depending on climate and species.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical defenses from abdominal glands;<\/strong> secretions can deter predators and may include irritants or antimicrobial compounds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/three-new-rove-beetle-species-discovered-in-arunachal-1370327-2026-04-04\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/three-new-rove-beetle-species-discovered-in-arunachal-1370327-2026-04-04\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/three-new-rove-beetle-species-discovered-in-arunachal-1370327-2026-04-04<\/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>Researchers have discovered three previously unknown species of rove beetles in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant addition to the state\u2019s rich biodiversity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rove beetles (family Staphylinidae) are one of the <strong>largest beetle families.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> They are typically elongate, fast-moving beetles with shortened wing covers (elytra) that expose flexible abdominal segments.<\/li>\n<li>Many species of these beetles can raise the abdomen in a scorpion-like defensive posture (not a true sting).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preferred climate:<\/strong>sub-tropical, cold tolerant<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Rove beetles occupy <strong>almost all moist environments<\/strong> throughout the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> Typical microhabitats include <strong>leaf litter, soil surface, under bark<\/strong>, fungi, shorelines, dung, carrion, compost, and nests of social insects;<\/li>\n<li>These are usually <strong>found around decaying\u00a0animal<\/strong>and <strong>vegetable matter, preying on carrion-feeding insects.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Some large species are a brightly coloured black and yellow, thus resembling\u00a0wasps; other rove beetles <strong>mimic soldier\u00a0ants<\/strong>in both <strong>appearance and behaviour.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>These predatory <strong>beetles are beneficial to farmers and gardeners<\/strong>, because they can reduce pest populations, also referred to as biological control<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifespan is variable:<\/strong> adults may live ~2 weeks to ~12 months; total life cycle often ~1-24 months depending on climate and species.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical defenses from abdominal glands;<\/strong> secretions can deter predators and may include irritants or antimicrobial compounds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/three-new-rove-beetle-species-discovered-in-arunachal-1370327-2026-04-04\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/three-new-rove-beetle-species-discovered-in-arunachal-1370327-2026-04-04\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.indiatodayne.in\/arunachal-pradesh\/story\/three-new-rove-beetle-species-discovered-in-arunachal-1370327-2026-04-04<\/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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is most common in middle-aged and older adults.\u00a0<\/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=\"1285\"\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_130_1285\"\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_130_1285\"\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_130_1285\"\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_130_1285\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the most common <strong>sleep-related breathing disorder.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Those people with OSA repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>These breath <strong>pauses are known as apneas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is characterized <strong>by recurrent upper airway obstruction<\/strong> during sleep and is associated with reduced quality of sleep and life and increased cardiovascular risk.<\/li>\n<li>There are several types of sleep apnea. OSA occurs when the <strong>throat muscles relax<\/strong> and block the airway.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Anyone at any age can have OSA. But it\u2019s <strong>most common in middle-aged and older adults<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>This condition has significant implications for cardiovascular health, mental well-being, quality of life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Loud snoring<\/li>\n<li>Pauses in breathing during sleep, often noticed by a partner.<\/li>\n<li>Waking during the night gasping or choking.<\/li>\n<li>Needing to urinate often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment for OSA <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Making lifestyle changes like sleeping position adjustments (not sleeping on your back) or maintaining a weight that\u2019s healthy for you.<\/li>\n<li>Using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine<\/li>\n<li>Wearing oral appliances (mouthpieces)<\/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:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/people-with-osa-have-71-pc-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-events-all-cause-mortality-study\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/people-with-osa-have-71-pc-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-events-all-cause-mortality-study\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/people-with-osa-have-71-pc-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-events-all-cause-mortality-study\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the most common <strong>sleep-related breathing disorder.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Those people with OSA repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>These breath <strong>pauses are known as apneas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is characterized <strong>by recurrent upper airway obstruction<\/strong> during sleep and is associated with reduced quality of sleep and life and increased cardiovascular risk.<\/li>\n<li>There are several types of sleep apnea. OSA occurs when the <strong>throat muscles relax<\/strong> and block the airway.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Anyone at any age can have OSA. But it\u2019s <strong>most common in middle-aged and older adults<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>This condition has significant implications for cardiovascular health, mental well-being, quality of life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Loud snoring<\/li>\n<li>Pauses in breathing during sleep, often noticed by a partner.<\/li>\n<li>Waking during the night gasping or choking.<\/li>\n<li>Needing to urinate often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment for OSA <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Making lifestyle changes like sleeping position adjustments (not sleeping on your back) or maintaining a weight that\u2019s healthy for you.<\/li>\n<li>Using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine<\/li>\n<li>Wearing oral appliances (mouthpieces)<\/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:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/people-with-osa-have-71-pc-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-events-all-cause-mortality-study\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/people-with-osa-have-71-pc-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-events-all-cause-mortality-study\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/people-with-osa-have-71-pc-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-events-all-cause-mortality-study\/<\/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>5<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>5<\/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 Mudumalai Tiger Reserve:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n<li>It consists of tropical evergreen and moist deciduous forest.<\/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=\"1286\"\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_130_1286\"\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_130_1286\"\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_130_1286\"\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_130_1286\"\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, Nilgiris Collector inspected Thengumarahada, a remote village inside the core area of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, to ensure basic amenities for voters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the Nilgiris District of <strong>Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is at the <strong>tri\u2013junction of three states<\/strong>, viz, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of the <strong>Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve<\/strong>, the first biosphere reserve in India.<\/li>\n<li>It has a common boundary with <strong>Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> (Kerala) on the west, <strong>Bandipur Tiger Reserve<\/strong> (Karnataka) on the north.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The terrain is undulating, with the elevation ranging from 960m to 1266m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation: <\/strong>A variety of habitats ranging from <strong>tropical evergreen forest<\/strong>, moist deciduous forest, moist teak forest, dry teak forest, secondary grasslands, and swamps are found here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>River:<\/strong> The <strong>Moyar River<\/strong> runs through the reserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora: <\/strong>It has tall grasses, <strong>commonly referred to as \u201cElephant Grass\u201d,<\/strong> bamboo of the giant variety, and valuable timber species like Teak, Rosewood, etc.\n<ul>\n<li>It has wild relatives of cultivated plants, viz. wild rice, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It includes elephant, gaur, sambar, four-homed antelope, spotted deer, barking deer, blackbuck, wild pig, mouse deer, and predators like tigers, leopards, and wild dogs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Apr\/06\/nilgiris-collector-visits-thengumarahada-village-inside-mtr-to-promote-voter-turnout\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Apr\/06\/nilgiris-collector-visits-thengumarahada-village-inside-mtr-to-promote-voter-turnout\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Apr\/06\/nilgiris-collector-visits-thengumarahada-village-inside-mtr-to-promote-voter-turnout<\/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, Nilgiris Collector inspected Thengumarahada, a remote village inside the core area of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, to ensure basic amenities for voters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the Nilgiris District of <strong>Tamil Nadu.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is at the <strong>tri\u2013junction of three states<\/strong>, viz, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n<li>It is part of the <strong>Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve<\/strong>, the first biosphere reserve in India.<\/li>\n<li>It has a common boundary with <strong>Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> (Kerala) on the west, <strong>Bandipur Tiger Reserve<\/strong> (Karnataka) on the north.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> The terrain is undulating, with the elevation ranging from 960m to 1266m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation: <\/strong>A variety of habitats ranging from <strong>tropical evergreen forest<\/strong>, moist deciduous forest, moist teak forest, dry teak forest, secondary grasslands, and swamps are found here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>River:<\/strong> The <strong>Moyar River<\/strong> runs through the reserve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora: <\/strong>It has tall grasses, <strong>commonly referred to as \u201cElephant Grass\u201d,<\/strong> bamboo of the giant variety, and valuable timber species like Teak, Rosewood, etc.\n<ul>\n<li>It has wild relatives of cultivated plants, viz. wild rice, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong> It includes elephant, gaur, sambar, four-homed antelope, spotted deer, barking deer, blackbuck, wild pig, mouse deer, and predators like tigers, leopards, and wild dogs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Apr\/06\/nilgiris-collector-visits-thengumarahada-village-inside-mtr-to-promote-voter-turnout\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Apr\/06\/nilgiris-collector-visits-thengumarahada-village-inside-mtr-to-promote-voter-turnout\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/tamil-nadu\/2026\/Apr\/06\/nilgiris-collector-visits-thengumarahada-village-inside-mtr-to-promote-voter-turnout<\/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\" 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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 Udanti- Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements:<br \/>\n1. It is located in the state of Bihar.<br \/>\n2. It is predominantly consists of tropical dry and moist deciduous.<br \/>\n3. It is drained by the Mahanadi River System.<br \/>\nHow many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1287\"\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_130_1287\"\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_130_1287\"\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_130_1287\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. All the 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_130_1287\"\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, a rare Indian giant flying squirrel, a native of Western Ghats, has found in the Udanti- Sitanadi tiger reserve (USTR) in Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state of<\/li>\n<li>It was established by joining the regions represented by <strong>Sitanadi and Udanti wildlife sanctuaries.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The drainage system of the reserve consists of <strong>the Mahanadi<\/strong> as the main river, along with the <strong>Udanti, Sitanadi, Indravan, and Pairi Rivers as tributaries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The location of the reserve is strategic since it also connects with the Kanker and North Kondagaon forest divisions, forming a contiguous <strong>forest corridor to Indravati Tiger Reserve in the Bastar region.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There are 19 named mountains in the reserve. <strong>Deo Dongri<\/strong> is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is <strong>At\u0101nga Dongar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation: <\/strong>The forest type here is predominantly <strong>tropical dry and moist deciduous.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:\u00a0<\/strong>The forest is <strong>dominated by Sal<\/strong> (Shorea robusta), which forms dense patches across the landscape.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>Alongside, species such as Teak (Tectona grandis), Bamboo, Tendu, Mahua, Bija, and Harra contribute to the green diversity of the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong>It is home last few herds of the highly endangered <strong>Wild Buffalo.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Apart from the tiger, other endangered and rare species are the Indian Wolf, Leopard, Sloth Bear, and Mouse Deer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/nation\/rare-giant-flying-squirrel-native-of-western-ghats-finds-home-in-chhattisgarh-reserve-forest-1948689\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/nation\/rare-giant-flying-squirrel-native-of-western-ghats-finds-home-in-chhattisgarh-reserve-forest-1948689\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/nation\/rare-giant-flying-squirrel-native-of-western-ghats-finds-home-in-chhattisgarh-reserve-forest-1948689<\/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, a rare Indian giant flying squirrel, a native of Western Ghats, has found in the Udanti- Sitanadi tiger reserve (USTR) in Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is located in the state of<\/li>\n<li>It was established by joining the regions represented by <strong>Sitanadi and Udanti wildlife sanctuaries.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rivers:<\/strong> The drainage system of the reserve consists of <strong>the Mahanadi<\/strong> as the main river, along with the <strong>Udanti, Sitanadi, Indravan, and Pairi Rivers as tributaries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The location of the reserve is strategic since it also connects with the Kanker and North Kondagaon forest divisions, forming a contiguous <strong>forest corridor to Indravati Tiger Reserve in the Bastar region.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There are 19 named mountains in the reserve. <strong>Deo Dongri<\/strong> is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is <strong>At\u0101nga Dongar.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetation: <\/strong>The forest type here is predominantly <strong>tropical dry and moist deciduous.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flora:\u00a0<\/strong>The forest is <strong>dominated by Sal<\/strong> (Shorea robusta), which forms dense patches across the landscape.\u00a0\n<ul>\n<li>Alongside, species such as Teak (Tectona grandis), Bamboo, Tendu, Mahua, Bija, and Harra contribute to the green diversity of the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fauna:<\/strong>It is home last few herds of the highly endangered <strong>Wild Buffalo.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Apart from the tiger, other endangered and rare species are the Indian Wolf, Leopard, Sloth Bear, and Mouse Deer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/nation\/rare-giant-flying-squirrel-native-of-western-ghats-finds-home-in-chhattisgarh-reserve-forest-1948689\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/nation\/rare-giant-flying-squirrel-native-of-western-ghats-finds-home-in-chhattisgarh-reserve-forest-1948689\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.deccanchronicle.com\/nation\/rare-giant-flying-squirrel-native-of-western-ghats-finds-home-in-chhattisgarh-reserve-forest-1948689<\/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>BioNEST, recently in news, is an initiative of:<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1288\"\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_130_1288\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Reserve Bank of India                                            <\/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_130_1288\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. United Nations Environment Programme                                            <\/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_130_1288\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. NITI Aayog                                            <\/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_130_1288\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council                                            <\/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, the Union Minister inaugurated the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)-BioNEST Incubation Centre at the Central Food Technology &amp; Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies (Bio-NEST)<\/strong> was launched by <strong>Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was launched with a vision that focused on <strong>fostering the biotech innovation ecosystem in the country. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The BioNEST Incubators provide access to <strong>high end infrastructure, specialized and advanced equipment,<\/strong> business mentorship, IP, legal and regulatory guidance and networking opportunities to start-ups.<\/li>\n<li>The main objectives of the BioNEST scheme are to promote and establish Bioincubators in India which will:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Support and encourage startups<\/strong> and entrepreneurs in the biotech sector<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect Industry and Academia and<\/strong> enable interactions for efficient exchange of knowledge as well as facilitate technical and business mentorship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide enabling services<\/strong> and required mentorship for <strong>IP and Technology management<\/strong>, legal support, certifications, validation, regulatory requirements, resource mobilization and a unique networking platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding:<\/strong> The BIRAC funding for the BIRAC BioNEST Centres will be done in alignment with the Government\u2019s umbrella scheme <strong>\u2018Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development\u2019 (Bio-RIDE).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/jitendra-singh-inaugurates-bionest-at-cftri-mysuru-to-boost-food-startups\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/jitendra-singh-inaugurates-bionest-at-cftri-mysuru-to-boost-food-startups\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/jitendra-singh-inaugurates-bionest-at-cftri-mysuru-to-boost-food-startups\/<\/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, the Union Minister inaugurated the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)-BioNEST Incubation Centre at the Central Food Technology &amp; Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies (Bio-NEST)<\/strong> was launched by <strong>Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was launched with a vision that focused on <strong>fostering the biotech innovation ecosystem in the country. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The BioNEST Incubators provide access to <strong>high end infrastructure, specialized and advanced equipment,<\/strong> business mentorship, IP, legal and regulatory guidance and networking opportunities to start-ups.<\/li>\n<li>The main objectives of the BioNEST scheme are to promote and establish Bioincubators in India which will:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Support and encourage startups<\/strong> and entrepreneurs in the biotech sector<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect Industry and Academia and<\/strong> enable interactions for efficient exchange of knowledge as well as facilitate technical and business mentorship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide enabling services<\/strong> and required mentorship for <strong>IP and Technology management<\/strong>, legal support, certifications, validation, regulatory requirements, resource mobilization and a unique networking platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Funding:<\/strong> The BIRAC funding for the BIRAC BioNEST Centres will be done in alignment with the Government\u2019s umbrella scheme <strong>\u2018Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development\u2019 (Bio-RIDE).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option (d) is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/jitendra-singh-inaugurates-bionest-at-cftri-mysuru-to-boost-food-startups\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/jitendra-singh-inaugurates-bionest-at-cftri-mysuru-to-boost-food-startups\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ddnews.gov.in\/en\/jitendra-singh-inaugurates-bionest-at-cftri-mysuru-to-boost-food-startups\/<\/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                                <blockquote>\n<p>Consider the following statements regarding Measles:<br \/>\n1. It is a highly contagious airborne disease caused by a virus.<br \/>\n2. It spreads by contact with infected nasal or throat secretions.<br \/>\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1289\"\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_130_1289\"\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_130_1289\"\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_130_1289\"\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_130_1289\"\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>Bangladesh launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting more than a million children as a fast-spreading measles \u200coutbreak sweeps across the country.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Measles is a <strong>highly contagious,<\/strong> serious <strong>airborne disease caused by a virus.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong> It is caused by a <strong>virus in the paramyxovirus family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It spreads by <strong>contact with infected nasal or throat secretions<\/strong> (coughing or sneezing) or breathing the air that was breathed by someone with measles.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The virus <strong>remains active and contagious in the air or on infected surfaces<\/strong> for up to two hours.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing severe disease, complications, and even death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measles Symptoms<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The first sign of <strong>measles is usually high fever,<\/strong> beginning about 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and lasting four to seven days.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>runny nose, cough,<\/strong> red and watery eyes, and small white spots inside the cheeks can develop in the initial stage.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>rash erupts after several<\/strong> days, usually on the face and upper neck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is at Risk of Measles?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Any <strong>non-immune person<\/strong> (not vaccinated or vaccinated but did not develop immunity) can become infected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unvaccinated young children and pregnant persons<\/strong> are at the highest risk of severe measles complications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measles Treatment<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No specific antiviral treatment exists<\/strong> for measles.<\/li>\n<li>It can be <strong>prevented with a safe and effective measles-rubella (MR) vaccine<\/strong> that gives long-term immunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/bangladesh-measles-outbreak-emergency-vaccination-campaign\/article70827656.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/bangladesh-measles-outbreak-emergency-vaccination-campaign\/article70827656.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/bangladesh-measles-outbreak-emergency-vaccination-campaign\/article70827656.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bangladesh launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting more than a million children as a fast-spreading measles \u200coutbreak sweeps across the country.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Measles is a <strong>highly contagious,<\/strong> serious <strong>airborne disease caused by a virus.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong> It is caused by a <strong>virus in the paramyxovirus family.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It spreads by <strong>contact with infected nasal or throat secretions<\/strong> (coughing or sneezing) or breathing the air that was breathed by someone with measles.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The virus <strong>remains active and contagious in the air or on infected surfaces<\/strong> for up to two hours.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing severe disease, complications, and even death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measles Symptoms<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The first sign of <strong>measles is usually high fever,<\/strong> beginning about 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and lasting four to seven days.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>runny nose, cough,<\/strong> red and watery eyes, and small white spots inside the cheeks can develop in the initial stage.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>rash erupts after several<\/strong> days, usually on the face and upper neck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is at Risk of Measles?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Any <strong>non-immune person<\/strong> (not vaccinated or vaccinated but did not develop immunity) can become infected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unvaccinated young children and pregnant persons<\/strong> are at the highest risk of severe measles complications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measles Treatment<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No specific antiviral treatment exists<\/strong> for measles.<\/li>\n<li>It can be <strong>prevented with a safe and effective measles-rubella (MR) vaccine<\/strong> that gives long-term immunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/bangladesh-measles-outbreak-emergency-vaccination-campaign\/article70827656.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/bangladesh-measles-outbreak-emergency-vaccination-campaign\/article70827656.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/bangladesh-measles-outbreak-emergency-vaccination-campaign\/article70827656.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 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Question <span>9<\/span> of <span>10<\/span>                        <\/div>\n                        <h5 style=\"display: inline-block;\"\n                            class=\"wpProQuiz_header\">\n                            <span>9<\/span>. Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>With reference to Indian Softshell Turtle, consider the following statements:<br \/>\n1. It is also known as the Ganges Softshell turtle.<br \/>\n2. It thrives in turbid water and spends most of their time hidden under the sand.<br \/>\n3. It is endemic to India.<br \/>\nHow many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1290\"\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_130_1290\"\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_130_1290\"\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_130_1290\"\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_130_1290\"\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, during a routine check police rescued 16 Indian Softshell turtles in Greater Noida.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian softshell turtles\u00a0(Nilssonia gangetica) are one of <strong>the largest freshwater turtle<\/strong> species in the world.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is also known as the <strong>Ganges Softshell turtle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has <strong>carapace <\/strong>(upper shell), which is round to oval shaped, and green in colour with a yellow border.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>long neck and tube-like snouts<\/strong> help them to extend their nose out of the water to breathe.<\/li>\n<li>The compressed shell, on the other hand, streamlines them, thereby <strong>making them brilliant and fast swimmers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> These turtles inhabit deep rivers, streams, canals, lakes and ponds, typically preferring areas with sandy or muddy bottoms.<\/li>\n<li>They thrive in <strong>turbid water <\/strong>and spend most of their time hidden under the sand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Distribution: <\/strong>They are found in the <strong>Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh<\/strong> and Pakistan.\n<ul>\n<li>Mainly found in <strong>Indus, Ganges, Meghna, Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Narmada and Mahanandi river basins. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Indian softshell <strong>turtles are omnivorous<\/strong>, feeding on fish, amphibians, mollusks, insects, carrion and aquatic plants.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>These turtles <strong>breed from February to April.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural Significance:<\/strong> These are often maintained in <strong>the temple ponds of<\/strong> Orissa where they <strong>are considered sacred.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Threat<\/strong>: Habitat alteration and destruction, Poaching and illegal trading for traditional medicines, expansion of agriculture, commercial exploitation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Endangered<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/delhi\/how-16-indian-softshell-turtles-were-rescued-in-greater-noida-10615200\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/delhi\/how-16-indian-softshell-turtles-were-rescued-in-greater-noida-10615200\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/delhi\/how-16-indian-softshell-turtles-were-rescued-in-greater-noida-10615200\/<\/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, during a routine check police rescued 16 Indian Softshell turtles in Greater Noida.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian softshell turtles\u00a0(Nilssonia gangetica) are one of <strong>the largest freshwater turtle<\/strong> species in the world.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>It is also known as the <strong>Ganges Softshell turtle.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It has <strong>carapace <\/strong>(upper shell), which is round to oval shaped, and green in colour with a yellow border.<\/li>\n<li>It has <strong>long neck and tube-like snouts<\/strong> help them to extend their nose out of the water to breathe.<\/li>\n<li>The compressed shell, on the other hand, streamlines them, thereby <strong>making them brilliant and fast swimmers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> These turtles inhabit deep rivers, streams, canals, lakes and ponds, typically preferring areas with sandy or muddy bottoms.<\/li>\n<li>They thrive in <strong>turbid water <\/strong>and spend most of their time hidden under the sand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Distribution: <\/strong>They are found in the <strong>Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh<\/strong> and Pakistan.\n<ul>\n<li>Mainly found in <strong>Indus, Ganges, Meghna, Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Narmada and Mahanandi river basins. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diet:<\/strong> Indian softshell <strong>turtles are omnivorous<\/strong>, feeding on fish, amphibians, mollusks, insects, carrion and aquatic plants.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>These turtles <strong>breed from February to April.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural Significance:<\/strong> These are often maintained in <strong>the temple ponds of<\/strong> Orissa where they <strong>are considered sacred.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Threat<\/strong>: Habitat alteration and destruction, Poaching and illegal trading for traditional medicines, expansion of agriculture, commercial exploitation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IUCN Red List:<\/strong> Endangered<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:<\/strong> Schedule I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/delhi\/how-16-indian-softshell-turtles-were-rescued-in-greater-noida-10615200\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/delhi\/how-16-indian-softshell-turtles-were-rescued-in-greater-noida-10615200\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/delhi\/how-16-indian-softshell-turtles-were-rescued-in-greater-noida-10615200\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                         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<strong>Iran<\/strong> in the west; <strong>Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan<\/strong> and<strong> Tajikistan<\/strong> in the north and <strong>China<\/strong> in the northeast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Kabul<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Afghanistan<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate: <\/strong>It has hot summers and extremely cold winters which are typical in a semiarid steppe climate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mountain ranges:<\/strong>It consists of <strong>Hindu Kush, Pamir Mountains<\/strong> in the northeast and Safed Koh range in the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major rivers:<\/strong>River Amu Darya, Helmand River, Kabul River<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest Point:<\/strong> Nowshak (7,485 m).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> It mainly consists of coal, copper, natural gas, petroleum, gold, lithium, uranium, gold, rare earth elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-sends-humanitarian-aid-to-afghanistan-amid-floods-earthquakes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-sends-humanitarian-aid-to-afghanistan-amid-floods-earthquakes\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-sends-humanitarian-aid-to-afghanistan-amid-floods-earthquakes\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>India has sent Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief materials to Afghanistan, which is currently facing a difficult situation due to recent floods and earthquakes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>It is a <strong>landlocked mountainous country<\/strong> in Southern Asia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bordering Countries:<\/strong> It is bordered by India (northeast), <strong>Pakistan<\/strong> in the east and south; 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