{"id":99521,"date":"2026-04-21T17:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=99521"},"modified":"2026-04-21T17:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:38:09","slug":"upsc-daily-quiz-21-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/upsc-daily-quiz-21-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Daily Quiz 21 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"        <div class=\"wpProQuiz_content\" id=\"wpProQuiz_142\">\n            <h2>UPSC Daily Quiz 21 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>Consider the following statements regarding the R-37M Missile, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a hypersonic air-to-air missile.<\/li>\n<li>It was developed by North Korea.<\/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=\"1402\"\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_142_1402\"\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_142_1402\"\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_142_1402\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a major development for India\u2019s air superiority, Moscow recently greenlit the sale of its formidable R-37M ultra-long-range air-to-air missile to New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About R-37M Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The R-37M missile, known by its <strong>NATO reporting name AA-13 Axehead<\/strong>, is a <strong>long-range air-to-air missile <\/strong>developed by <strong>Russia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed to<strong> eliminate enemy fighter jets and drones beyond visual range (BVR).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>People often call the R-37M an \u201c<strong>AWACS Killer\u201d<\/strong> because it <strong>can go after large and important enemy aircraft. <\/strong>These include <strong>radar planes like AWACS, refuelling tankers,<\/strong> and even j<strong>amming aircraft<\/strong> that help enemy fighters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indian engineers expect <\/strong>the missile <strong>to fit smoothly onto the IAF\u2019s Su-30MKI fighters <\/strong>because the weapon is already approved for the Russian Su-30SM, which is almost the same type of aircraft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Measuring approximately 4.2 metres long and weighing nearly 600 kilograms, the R-37M carries a 60-kilogram <strong>high-explosive fragmentation warhead<\/strong> <strong>intended for large airborne targets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>guidance architecture<\/strong> combines <strong>inertial navigation<\/strong>, <strong>mid-course data-link updates,<\/strong> and <strong>active radar homing during<\/strong> the <strong>terminal phase,<\/strong> allowing the launching aircraft to adjust targeting information dynamically.<\/li>\n<li>It also <strong>employs <\/strong>a <strong>lofted trajectory profile<\/strong>, enabling the <strong>missile to climb before descending <\/strong>toward its target, thereby <strong>conserving energy <\/strong>and <strong>extending effective engagement range.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It features a<strong> jettisonable rocket booster<\/strong> that allows it to achieve a <strong>range of 300 to 400 kilometers<\/strong>, making it <strong>one of the longest-reaching air-to-air missiles<\/strong> in service globally.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>speed <\/strong>can reach <strong>hypersonic levels, up to Mach 6,<\/strong> which is crucial for intercepting fast-moving targets. It is the <strong>world\u2019s fastest known air-to-air missile class.<\/strong><\/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:\/\/defence.in\/threads\/russia-approves-r-37m-export-to-india-as-vital-interim-counter-against-chinese-pl-15-and-pl-17-threats-post-op-sindoor.17499\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/defence.in\/threads\/russia-approves-r-37m-export-to-india-as-vital-interim-counter-against-chinese-pl-15-and-pl-17-threats-post-op-sindoor.17499\/<\/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>In a major development for India\u2019s air superiority, Moscow recently greenlit the sale of its formidable R-37M ultra-long-range air-to-air missile to New Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About R-37M Missile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The R-37M missile, known by its <strong>NATO reporting name AA-13 Axehead<\/strong>, is a <strong>long-range air-to-air missile <\/strong>developed by <strong>Russia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is designed to<strong> eliminate enemy fighter jets and drones beyond visual range (BVR).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>People often call the R-37M an \u201c<strong>AWACS Killer\u201d<\/strong> because it <strong>can go after large and important enemy aircraft. <\/strong>These include <strong>radar planes like AWACS, refuelling tankers,<\/strong> and even j<strong>amming aircraft<\/strong> that help enemy fighters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indian engineers expect <\/strong>the missile <strong>to fit smoothly onto the IAF\u2019s Su-30MKI fighters <\/strong>because the weapon is already approved for the Russian Su-30SM, which is almost the same type of aircraft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Measuring approximately 4.2 metres long and weighing nearly 600 kilograms, the R-37M carries a 60-kilogram <strong>high-explosive fragmentation warhead<\/strong> <strong>intended for large airborne targets.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>guidance architecture<\/strong> combines <strong>inertial navigation<\/strong>, <strong>mid-course data-link updates,<\/strong> and <strong>active radar homing during<\/strong> the <strong>terminal phase,<\/strong> allowing the launching aircraft to adjust targeting information dynamically.<\/li>\n<li>It also <strong>employs <\/strong>a <strong>lofted trajectory profile<\/strong>, enabling the <strong>missile to climb before descending <\/strong>toward its target, thereby <strong>conserving energy <\/strong>and <strong>extending effective engagement range.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It features a<strong> jettisonable rocket booster<\/strong> that allows it to achieve a <strong>range of 300 to 400 kilometers<\/strong>, making it <strong>one of the longest-reaching air-to-air missiles<\/strong> in service globally.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>speed <\/strong>can reach <strong>hypersonic levels, up to Mach 6,<\/strong> which is crucial for intercepting fast-moving targets. It is the <strong>world\u2019s fastest known air-to-air missile class.<\/strong><\/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:\/\/defence.in\/threads\/russia-approves-r-37m-export-to-india-as-vital-interim-counter-against-chinese-pl-15-and-pl-17-threats-post-op-sindoor.17499\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/defence.in\/threads\/russia-approves-r-37m-export-to-india-as-vital-interim-counter-against-chinese-pl-15-and-pl-17-threats-post-op-sindoor.17499\/<\/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 Salween River, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a transboundary river in Asia, shared by Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia.<\/li>\n<li>It drains into the Andaman Sea.<\/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=\"1403\"\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_142_1403\"\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_142_1403\"\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_142_1403\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recent discoveries have indicated severe arsenic pollution along the Salween River, with unregulated mines in Myanmar, especially Shan State, being the prime suspects.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Salween River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Salween River, also known as the <strong>Nu River in China<\/strong> and <strong>Thanlwin River in Myanmar,<\/strong> is a <strong>transboundary river in Asia<\/strong>, shared by <strong>China, Thailand, and Myanmar. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Approximately <strong>2400 km<\/strong> long, it is the<strong> longest undammed\/free-flowing river in mainland Southeast Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The Salween River <strong>originates <\/strong>approximately 4,000 m above sea level in the <strong>Tibetan range of the eastern Himalayas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The river <strong>passes through western Yunnan, China, Myanmar, <\/strong>and then forms the <strong>border between Myanmar and Thailand <\/strong>before it turns west and <strong>drains into the Gulf of Martaban in the Andaman Sea. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>upstream portion<\/strong> of the Salween f<strong>lows in parallel with <\/strong>two of <strong>Asia\u2019s mightiest rivers, the Mekong and the Yangtze.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The location where <strong>three gorges carved by these rivers come together<\/strong> \u2013 the <strong>Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan<\/strong> \u2013 was designated as a <strong>World Heritage Site<\/strong> by the UN in 2003.<\/li>\n<li>Since Salween <strong>flows primarily through rugged terrain with dangerous rapids<\/strong> along its course, <strong>only small parts<\/strong> of the river<strong> are navigable<\/strong> by large water vessels.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>major economic use<\/strong> is in <strong>floating teak logs from the forests of southeastern Myanmar to the sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>More than 10 million people live in the Salween basin, and the river is home to more than a <strong>dozen ethnic minorities<\/strong>. Some of the major groups include the <strong>Shan, Karen (or Kayin), Karenni <\/strong>(or Kayah),\u00a0 Wa,\u00a0 Lisu,\u00a0 Lahu,\u00a0 Kokang,\u00a0 Akha,\u00a0 and\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>In the Salween basin, there are over <strong>200 species of fish, a third of which<\/strong> are f<strong>ound nowhere else <\/strong>in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It is believed to support over <strong>25% of the world\u2019s and over 50% of China\u2019s animal species.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/etimes\/trending\/asias-longest-uninterrupted-river-poisoned-by-arsenic-what-is-the-reason-behind-the-contamination\/amp_articleshow\/130398429.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/etimes\/trending\/asias-longest-uninterrupted-river-poisoned-by-arsenic-what-is-the-reason-behind-the-contamination\/amp_articleshow\/130398429.cms<\/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>Recent discoveries have indicated severe arsenic pollution along the Salween River, with unregulated mines in Myanmar, especially Shan State, being the prime suspects.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Salween River:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Salween River, also known as the <strong>Nu River in China<\/strong> and <strong>Thanlwin River in Myanmar,<\/strong> is a <strong>transboundary river in Asia<\/strong>, shared by <strong>China, Thailand, and Myanmar. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Approximately <strong>2400 km<\/strong> long, it is the<strong> longest undammed\/free-flowing river in mainland Southeast Asia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Course<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>The Salween River <strong>originates <\/strong>approximately 4,000 m above sea level in the <strong>Tibetan range of the eastern Himalayas. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The river <strong>passes through western Yunnan, China, Myanmar, <\/strong>and then forms the <strong>border between Myanmar and Thailand <\/strong>before it turns west and <strong>drains into the Gulf of Martaban in the Andaman Sea. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>upstream portion<\/strong> of the Salween f<strong>lows in parallel with <\/strong>two of <strong>Asia\u2019s mightiest rivers, the Mekong and the Yangtze.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The location where <strong>three gorges carved by these rivers come together<\/strong> \u2013 the <strong>Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan<\/strong> \u2013 was designated as a <strong>World Heritage Site<\/strong> by the UN in 2003.<\/li>\n<li>Since Salween <strong>flows primarily through rugged terrain with dangerous rapids<\/strong> along its course, <strong>only small parts<\/strong> of the river<strong> are navigable<\/strong> by large water vessels.<\/li>\n<li>Its <strong>major economic use<\/strong> is in <strong>floating teak logs from the forests of southeastern Myanmar to the sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>More than 10 million people live in the Salween basin, and the river is home to more than a <strong>dozen ethnic minorities<\/strong>. Some of the major groups include the <strong>Shan, Karen (or Kayin), Karenni <\/strong>(or Kayah),\u00a0 Wa,\u00a0 Lisu,\u00a0 Lahu,\u00a0 Kokang,\u00a0 Akha,\u00a0 and\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>In the Salween basin, there are over <strong>200 species of fish, a third of which<\/strong> are f<strong>ound nowhere else <\/strong>in the world.<\/li>\n<li>It is believed to support over <strong>25% of the world\u2019s and over 50% of China\u2019s animal species.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/etimes\/trending\/asias-longest-uninterrupted-river-poisoned-by-arsenic-what-is-the-reason-behind-the-contamination\/amp_articleshow\/130398429.cms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/etimes\/trending\/asias-longest-uninterrupted-river-poisoned-by-arsenic-what-is-the-reason-behind-the-contamination\/amp_articleshow\/130398429.cms<\/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 Scarlet Fever, recently seen in the news:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a bacterial infection most common in children.<\/li>\n<li>Currently, there is no cure for scarlet Fever.<\/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=\"1404\"\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_142_1404\"\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_142_1404\"\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_142_1404\"\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_142_1404\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A DNA analysis of pathogens from a pre-Hispanic mummy revealed that the bacterium that causes scarlet fever and strep throat was present in the Americas prior to European colonization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Scarlet Fever:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scarlet fever, also known as <strong>scarlatina<\/strong>, is a <strong>bacterial infection<\/strong> caused by group A <strong>streptococci bacteria<\/strong> \u2014 the <strong>same type <\/strong>of bacteria that <strong>cause &#8216;strep throat&#8217;, skin infections (impetigo), wound infections,<\/strong> and <strong>rheumatic fever.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>most common in children 5 to 15<\/strong> years of age.<\/li>\n<li>Scarlet fever features a <strong>bright red rash that covers most of the body. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It almost always includes a <strong>sore throat and a high fever.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scarlet Fever may <strong>also cause:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>red bumps on the tongue<\/strong> (this can look like a strawberry) or a whitish coating on the tongue<\/li>\n<li>headache<\/li>\n<li>abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting<\/li>\n<li><strong>very sore throat and tonsils<\/strong> \u2014 swallowing can be difficult<\/li>\n<li><strong>swollen glands in the neck<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>muscle aches and chills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>If left untreated<\/strong>, scarlet fever can result in <strong>more-serious conditions<\/strong> that <strong>affect the heart, kidneys,<\/strong> and other parts of the body.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Is Scarlet Fever Contagious?<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes, the bacteria that cause scarlet fever are <strong>contagious <\/strong>(spread from person to person).<\/li>\n<li>People who are infected can easily <strong>spread it by coughing or sneezing,<\/strong> which <strong>sends tiny droplets<\/strong> that contain the bacteria <strong>into the air.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>People can get scarlet fever more than once.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There is<strong> no vaccine<\/strong> to prevent scarlet fever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>treated with antibiotics<\/strong> (usually penicillin).<\/li>\n<li>The fever will usually subside within 24 hours of starting antibiotics, but it is important to take the whole course to completely clear the germs from your throat.<\/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.livescience.com\/archaeology\/americas\/700-year-old-mummy-from-bolivia-contains-earliest-confirmed-evidence-of-strep-throat-bacteria-in-the-americas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/archaeology\/americas\/700-year-old-mummy-from-bolivia-contains-earliest-confirmed-evidence-of-strep-throat-bacteria-in-the-americas<\/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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A DNA analysis of pathogens from a pre-Hispanic mummy revealed that the bacterium that causes scarlet fever and strep throat was present in the Americas prior to European colonization.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Scarlet Fever:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scarlet fever, also known as <strong>scarlatina<\/strong>, is a <strong>bacterial infection<\/strong> caused by group A <strong>streptococci bacteria<\/strong> \u2014 the <strong>same type <\/strong>of bacteria that <strong>cause &#8216;strep throat&#8217;, skin infections (impetigo), wound infections,<\/strong> and <strong>rheumatic fever.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>most common in children 5 to 15<\/strong> years of age.<\/li>\n<li>Scarlet fever features a <strong>bright red rash that covers most of the body. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It almost always includes a <strong>sore throat and a high fever.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Scarlet Fever may <strong>also cause:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>red bumps on the tongue<\/strong> (this can look like a strawberry) or a whitish coating on the tongue<\/li>\n<li>headache<\/li>\n<li>abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting<\/li>\n<li><strong>very sore throat and tonsils<\/strong> \u2014 swallowing can be difficult<\/li>\n<li><strong>swollen glands in the neck<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>muscle aches and chills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>If left untreated<\/strong>, scarlet fever can result in <strong>more-serious conditions<\/strong> that <strong>affect the heart, kidneys,<\/strong> and other parts of the body.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Is Scarlet Fever Contagious?<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Yes, the bacteria that cause scarlet fever are <strong>contagious <\/strong>(spread from person to person).<\/li>\n<li>People who are infected can easily <strong>spread it by coughing or sneezing,<\/strong> which <strong>sends tiny droplets<\/strong> that contain the bacteria <strong>into the air.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>People can get scarlet fever more than once.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>There is<strong> no vaccine<\/strong> to prevent scarlet fever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It is <strong>treated with antibiotics<\/strong> (usually penicillin).<\/li>\n<li>The fever will usually subside within 24 hours of starting antibiotics, but it is important to take the whole course to completely clear the germs from your throat.<\/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.livescience.com\/archaeology\/americas\/700-year-old-mummy-from-bolivia-contains-earliest-confirmed-evidence-of-strep-throat-bacteria-in-the-americas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.livescience.com\/archaeology\/americas\/700-year-old-mummy-from-bolivia-contains-earliest-confirmed-evidence-of-strep-throat-bacteria-in-the-americas<\/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  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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>Umiam Lake, recently seen in the news, is located in which Indian State?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1405\"\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_142_1405\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. Sikkim                                            <\/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_142_1405\"\n                                                       value=\"2\"> b. Punjab                                            <\/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_142_1405\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. Meghalaya                                            <\/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_142_1405\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Odisha                                            <\/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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Meghalaya government recently announced that Lumpongdeng Island in the middle of Umiam Lake will be kept out of the proposed luxury resort project, following protests and concerns raised by local stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Umiam Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Umiam Lake, also known as <strong>Barapani Lake,<\/strong> is a <strong>man-made reservoir<\/strong> in the state of <strong>Meghalaya <\/strong>15 km <strong>north of Shillong<\/strong>, the capital of Meghalaya.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>encircled <\/strong>by lush green <strong>East Khasi hills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>created in 1965<\/strong> as part of the <strong>Umiam Umtru Hydroelectric Power Project,<\/strong> which was the<strong> first hydroelectric project in Northeast India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project was <strong>initiated by the Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) <\/strong>with the <strong>assistance of the Government of India<\/strong> and the <strong>Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project involved the c<strong>onstruction of a dam across the Umiam River<\/strong>, which is a <strong>tributary of the Brahmaputra <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The dam is 2200 feet long and 95 feet high. It has four turbines that generate 60 MW of electricity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Source of Water:<\/strong> The <strong>confluence of<\/strong> the two streams, <strong>Umkhrah and Umshvrpi, forms the Wah Ro-ro stream <\/strong>in the northwest of the town and <strong>joins River Umiam<\/strong>, the <strong>main source of water<\/strong> for the lake.<\/li>\n<li>The principal catchment area of the lake and dam is spread over 220 square km, which includes Shillong and its adjoining areas.<\/li>\n<li>It is a popular venue for the <strong>water sport and adventure facilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/lumpongdeong-island-in-umian-lake-to-be-kept-out-of-proposed-luxury-resort-project-minister\/2909773\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/lumpongdeong-island-in-umian-lake-to-be-kept-out-of-proposed-luxury-resort-project-minister\/2909773\/<\/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:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Meghalaya government recently announced that Lumpongdeng Island in the middle of Umiam Lake will be kept out of the proposed luxury resort project, following protests and concerns raised by local stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Umiam Lake:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Umiam Lake, also known as <strong>Barapani Lake,<\/strong> is a <strong>man-made reservoir<\/strong> in the state of <strong>Meghalaya <\/strong>15 km <strong>north of Shillong<\/strong>, the capital of Meghalaya.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>encircled <\/strong>by lush green <strong>East Khasi hills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>It was <strong>created in 1965<\/strong> as part of the <strong>Umiam Umtru Hydroelectric Power Project,<\/strong> which was the<strong> first hydroelectric project in Northeast India. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project was <strong>initiated by the Assam State Electricity Board (ASEB) <\/strong>with the <strong>assistance of the Government of India<\/strong> and the <strong>Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The project involved the c<strong>onstruction of a dam across the Umiam River<\/strong>, which is a <strong>tributary of the Brahmaputra <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The dam is 2200 feet long and 95 feet high. It has four turbines that generate 60 MW of electricity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Source of Water:<\/strong> The <strong>confluence of<\/strong> the two streams, <strong>Umkhrah and Umshvrpi, forms the Wah Ro-ro stream <\/strong>in the northwest of the town and <strong>joins River Umiam<\/strong>, the <strong>main source of water<\/strong> for the lake.<\/li>\n<li>The principal catchment area of the lake and dam is spread over 220 square km, which includes Shillong and its adjoining areas.<\/li>\n<li>It is a popular venue for the <strong>water sport and adventure facilities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option c is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/lumpongdeong-island-in-umian-lake-to-be-kept-out-of-proposed-luxury-resort-project-minister\/2909773\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/theprint.in\/india\/lumpongdeong-island-in-umian-lake-to-be-kept-out-of-proposed-luxury-resort-project-minister\/2909773\/<\/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>With reference to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an intergovernmental organisation that regulates the aviation industry.<\/li>\n<li>It develops operational standards and best practices widely adopted by airlines and logistics operators.<\/li>\n<li>It is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1406\"\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_142_1406\"\n                                                       value=\"1\"> a. 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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_142_1406\"\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_142_1406\"\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>As per IATA\u2019s Global Feedstock Assessment for SAF Production Outlook to 2050, India, U.S., Brazil and Europe were likely to dominate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) biomass feedstock for SAF with 105 million tonne (mt) available by 2030 and 154 mt by 2050 out of a total requirement of 500 mt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About International Air Transport Association (IATA):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>global trade association of airlines<\/strong> (for both freight and passenger carriers) that <strong>regulates<\/strong> the <strong>aviation industry<\/strong> by <strong>developing standards, procedures, and practices.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>founded in Havana, Cuba<\/strong>, on 19 April <strong>1945<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>successor to the International Air Traffic Association, <\/strong>founded in the Hague in 1919.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>created with the goal<\/strong> of <strong>promoting cooperation among airlines,<\/strong> as well as facilitating the <strong>development of regulations and procedures<\/strong> that ensure the <strong>safety, efficiency, and sustainability of air transport.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Although the formal regulation of international civil aviation is the responsibility of bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), IATA acts primarily as an industry association that <strong>develops operational standards and best practices<\/strong> widely<strong> adopted by airlines and logistics operators.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In practice, its activity focuses on <strong>three main areas:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standardization of processes and documentation <\/strong>used in international air transport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Development of technical regulations for the transport of goods, <\/strong>especially in sensitive areas such as<strong> dangerous goods or perishable products.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial cooperation and settlement systems<\/strong> that enable airlines to operate global transportation networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>At its founding, IATA had 57 members from 31 nations, mostly in Europe and North America.<\/li>\n<li><strong>As of today, <\/strong>it has <strong>350 airline members in 126 countries<\/strong> and territories, comprising around <strong>82 percent of total air traffic.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head Office: Montreal, Canada.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/181389\/OPS\/GNFFSJD5H.1+GCGFSM1DT.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/181389\/OPS\/GNFFSJD5H.1+GCGFSM1DT.1.html<\/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>As per IATA\u2019s Global Feedstock Assessment for SAF Production Outlook to 2050, India, U.S., Brazil and Europe were likely to dominate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) biomass feedstock for SAF with 105 million tonne (mt) available by 2030 and 154 mt by 2050 out of a total requirement of 500 mt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About International Air Transport Association (IATA):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is the <strong>global trade association of airlines<\/strong> (for both freight and passenger carriers) that <strong>regulates<\/strong> the <strong>aviation industry<\/strong> by <strong>developing standards, procedures, and practices.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>founded in Havana, Cuba<\/strong>, on 19 April <strong>1945<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is the <strong>successor to the International Air Traffic Association, <\/strong>founded in the Hague in 1919.<\/li>\n<li>It was <strong>created with the goal<\/strong> of <strong>promoting cooperation among airlines,<\/strong> as well as facilitating the <strong>development of regulations and procedures<\/strong> that ensure the <strong>safety, efficiency, and sustainability of air transport.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Although the formal regulation of international civil aviation is the responsibility of bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), IATA acts primarily as an industry association that <strong>develops operational standards and best practices<\/strong> widely<strong> adopted by airlines and logistics operators.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In practice, its activity focuses on <strong>three main areas:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standardization of processes and documentation <\/strong>used in international air transport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Development of technical regulations for the transport of goods, <\/strong>especially in sensitive areas such as<strong> dangerous goods or perishable products.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial cooperation and settlement systems<\/strong> that enable airlines to operate global transportation networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Members<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>At its founding, IATA had 57 members from 31 nations, mostly in Europe and North America.<\/li>\n<li><strong>As of today, <\/strong>it has <strong>350 airline members in 126 countries<\/strong> and territories, comprising around <strong>82 percent of total air traffic.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head Office: Montreal, Canada.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence option b is the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/181389\/OPS\/GNFFSJD5H.1+GCGFSM1DT.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_delhi\/issues\/181389\/OPS\/GNFFSJD5H.1+GCGFSM1DT.1.html<\/a><\/p>\n                                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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Market Intervention Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is implemented on the request of the State\/UT Government for the procurement of all agricultural commodities.<\/li>\n<li>It has an objective to protect the growers of their commodities from making distress sale.<\/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=\"1407\"\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_142_1407\"\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_142_1407\"\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_142_1407\"\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_142_1407\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, the Union Agriculture Ministry announced the procurement of 20 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of potatoes under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a component of the <strong>Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is implemented on the <strong>request of the State\/UT Government<\/strong> for the procurement of various <strong>perishable agricultura commodities<\/strong> such as Tomato, Onion and Potato etc. for which <strong>Minimum Support Price (MSP) is not fixed<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To intervene the market to <strong>protect the growers of their commodities<\/strong> from <strong>making distress sale<\/strong> in the event of a bumper crop during the peak arrival period when the prices tend to fall <strong>below economic levels and cost of production.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pattern of Assistance:<\/strong> The amount of loss is shared on <strong>50:50 basis between the Central government<\/strong> and the State government (on <strong>75:25<\/strong> basis in case of <strong>North-Eastern States<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong>By\u00a0Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>MIS will be implemented only when\n<ul>\n<li>There is a <strong>minimum reduction of 10%<\/strong> in the <strong>prevailing<\/strong> <strong>market price<\/strong> as compared to the previous normal year.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>procurement\/coverage limit of production<\/strong> quantity of crops <strong>is 25 percent.<\/strong><\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/centres-potato-procurement-price-in-up-is-just-half-of-input-cost-allege-farmers-bodies\/article70881019.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/centres-potato-procurement-price-in-up-is-just-half-of-input-cost-allege-farmers-bodies\/article70881019.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/centres-potato-procurement-price-in-up-is-just-half-of-input-cost-allege-farmers-bodies\/article70881019.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: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Recently, the Union Agriculture Ministry announced the procurement of 20 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of potatoes under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a component of the <strong>Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is implemented on the <strong>request of the State\/UT Government<\/strong> for the procurement of various <strong>perishable agricultura commodities<\/strong> such as Tomato, Onion and Potato etc. for which <strong>Minimum Support Price (MSP) is not fixed<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong> To intervene the market to <strong>protect the growers of their commodities<\/strong> from <strong>making distress sale<\/strong> in the event of a bumper crop during the peak arrival period when the prices tend to fall <strong>below economic levels and cost of production.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pattern of Assistance:<\/strong> The amount of loss is shared on <strong>50:50 basis between the Central government<\/strong> and the State government (on <strong>75:25<\/strong> basis in case of <strong>North-Eastern States<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Implementation:<\/strong>By\u00a0Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>MIS will be implemented only when\n<ul>\n<li>There is a <strong>minimum reduction of 10%<\/strong> in the <strong>prevailing<\/strong> <strong>market price<\/strong> as compared to the previous normal year.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>procurement\/coverage limit of production<\/strong> quantity of crops <strong>is 25 percent.<\/strong><\/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.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/centres-potato-procurement-price-in-up-is-just-half-of-input-cost-allege-farmers-bodies\/article70881019.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/centres-potato-procurement-price-in-up-is-just-half-of-input-cost-allege-farmers-bodies\/article70881019.ece\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/centres-potato-procurement-price-in-up-is-just-half-of-input-cost-allege-farmers-bodies\/article70881019.ece<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n     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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Vishwa Sutra Initiative:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It aims to present Indian handlooms in a contemporary global design framework.<\/li>\n<li>It is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/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=\"1408\"\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_142_1408\"\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_142_1408\"\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_142_1408\"\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_142_1408\"\n                                                       value=\"4\"> d. Neither 1 nor 2                                            <\/label>\n\n                                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"wpProQuiz_response\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_correct\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Textiles has launched an initiative called \u2018Vishwa Sutra \u2013\u00a0 Weaves of India for the World\u2019.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It has been developed by the <strong>Office of the Development Commissioner<\/strong> (Handlooms) in collaboration with the <strong>National Institute of Fashion Technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> It aims to <strong>present Indian handlooms<\/strong> in a contemporary <strong>global design framework.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under this initiative, <strong>30 distinct handloom weaves<\/strong> from across the country have been brought together, each representing a different state.<\/li>\n<li>These weaves have been creatively reinterpreted with design inspirations <strong>drawn from 30 countries, <\/strong>reflecting diverse cultures and modern fashion sensibilities.<\/li>\n<li>It also reflects the depth and continuity of India\u2019s handloom traditions\u2014techniques preserved and refined across generations.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> <strong>Odisha Ikat<\/strong> with Greek forms, <strong>Kanchipuram<\/strong> with Norwegian lines<strong>, Muga<\/strong> with Egyptian elements, <strong>Patola <\/strong>with Spanish influences, and <strong>Banarasi<\/strong> with UAE-inspired ensembles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vocal for Local to Global:<\/strong> It reflects the Government of India\u2019s commitment to transforming traditional industries into globally competitive sectors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>5F framework<\/strong>: It supports\u00a0Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.\u00a0<\/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\/textiles-ministry-launches-vishwa-sutra-to-promote-indian-handlooms-globally\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/textiles-ministry-launches-vishwa-sutra-to-promote-indian-handlooms-globally\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/textiles-ministry-launches-vishwa-sutra-to-promote-indian-handlooms-globally\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the Ministry of Textiles has launched an initiative called \u2018Vishwa Sutra \u2013\u00a0 Weaves of India for the World\u2019.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It has been developed by the <strong>Office of the Development Commissioner<\/strong> (Handlooms) in collaboration with the <strong>National Institute of Fashion Technology.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> It aims to <strong>present Indian handlooms<\/strong> in a contemporary <strong>global design framework.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under this initiative, <strong>30 distinct handloom weaves<\/strong> from across the country have been brought together, each representing a different state.<\/li>\n<li>These weaves have been creatively reinterpreted with design inspirations <strong>drawn from 30 countries, <\/strong>reflecting diverse cultures and modern fashion sensibilities.<\/li>\n<li>It also reflects the depth and continuity of India\u2019s handloom traditions\u2014techniques preserved and refined across generations.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> <strong>Odisha Ikat<\/strong> with Greek forms, <strong>Kanchipuram<\/strong> with Norwegian lines<strong>, Muga<\/strong> with Egyptian elements, <strong>Patola <\/strong>with Spanish influences, and <strong>Banarasi<\/strong> with UAE-inspired ensembles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vocal for Local to Global:<\/strong> It reflects the Government of India\u2019s commitment to transforming traditional industries into globally competitive sectors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>5F framework<\/strong>: It supports\u00a0Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.\u00a0<\/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\/textiles-ministry-launches-vishwa-sutra-to-promote-indian-handlooms-globally\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/textiles-ministry-launches-vishwa-sutra-to-promote-indian-handlooms-globally\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/textiles-ministry-launches-vishwa-sutra-to-promote-indian-handlooms-globally\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                             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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding Jute Crop:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is a fibre crop cultivated in humid tropical climates.<\/li>\n<li>It requires fertile loamy alluvial soil for its growth.<\/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=\"1409\"\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_142_1409\"\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_142_1409\"\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_142_1409\"\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_142_1409\"\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 government has reduced Jute Stock Limits for Raw Jute Traders and Balers to zero.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Jute crop is the second most <strong>important fibre crop<\/strong> in India after cotton.<\/li>\n<li>It is a crop of <strong>humid tropical climates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Relative humidity between 40-90%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> It can grow in <strong>wide range of soil but fertile loamy alluvial<\/strong> soil is better suitable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Between 17\u00b0 C and 41\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rain:<\/strong> It requires well distributed <strong>rainfall over 1200 mm<\/strong> which is ideal for cultivation and growth of jute.<\/li>\n<li>Generally sown in <strong>February and harvested in October<\/strong>; the crop matures in 8\u201310 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jute Distribution in India:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 99% of India\u2019s jute is produced in five states including <strong>West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>West Bengal<\/strong> (81% share), Bihar, Assam, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh (delta regions are important contributors)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses:<\/strong> It is used <strong>in multiple ways<\/strong> like for making ropes, gunny bags, rugs, carpets, tarpaulins and many other products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/govt-reduces-jute-stock-limits-for-raw-jute-traders-balers-to-zero\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/govt-reduces-jute-stock-limits-for-raw-jute-traders-balers-to-zero\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/govt-reduces-jute-stock-limits-for-raw-jute-traders-balers-to-zero\/<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, the government has reduced Jute Stock Limits for Raw Jute Traders and Balers to zero.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Jute crop is the second most <strong>important fibre crop<\/strong> in India after cotton.<\/li>\n<li>It is a crop of <strong>humid tropical climates.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Climatic Conditions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> Relative humidity between 40-90%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> It can grow in <strong>wide range of soil but fertile loamy alluvial<\/strong> soil is better suitable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> Between 17\u00b0 C and 41\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rain:<\/strong> It requires well distributed <strong>rainfall over 1200 mm<\/strong> which is ideal for cultivation and growth of jute.<\/li>\n<li>Generally sown in <strong>February and harvested in October<\/strong>; the crop matures in 8\u201310 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jute Distribution in India:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 99% of India\u2019s jute is produced in five states including <strong>West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>West Bengal<\/strong> (81% share), Bihar, Assam, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh (delta regions are important contributors)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Uses:<\/strong> It is used <strong>in multiple ways<\/strong> like for making ropes, gunny bags, rugs, carpets, tarpaulins and many other products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/govt-reduces-jute-stock-limits-for-raw-jute-traders-balers-to-zero\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/govt-reduces-jute-stock-limits-for-raw-jute-traders-balers-to-zero\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/govt-reduces-jute-stock-limits-for-raw-jute-traders-balers-to-zero\/<\/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>With reference to Japan, consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is an East Asia country located on the Pacific Ring of Fire.<\/li>\n<li>It is surrounded by the Sea of Okhotsk in the South.<\/li>\n<li>Its highest mountain peak is Mount Fuji.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <ul class=\"wpProQuiz_questionList\" data-question_id=\"1410\"\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_142_1410\"\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_142_1410\"\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_142_1410\"\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_142_1410\"\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, Japan issued a special advisory warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is an <strong>island nation in East Asia,<\/strong> situated in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime borders:<\/strong> It is bordered by the <strong>Pacific Ocean<\/strong> (East), <strong>Sea of Okhotsk<\/strong> (North), Sea of Japan (West East) and <strong>East China Sea<\/strong> (Southwest).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Tokyo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Japan:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It comprises a chain of islands stretching ~1,500 miles in a northeast\u2013southwest arc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It ranges from <strong>subarctic<\/strong> in the north to <strong>humid subtropical<\/strong> in the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Main Islands (north to south):<\/strong> Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Over 80% mountainous, with rugged terrain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volcanic activity:<\/strong> It is <strong>located on the Pacific Ring of Fire<\/strong> \u2013 a major zone of earthquakes and active volcanoes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest peak:<\/strong> Mount Fuji (3,776 m), which is a stratovolcano.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major mountain ranges:<\/strong> Japanese Alps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major rivers:<\/strong> Shinano River (longest), Tone River, Kiso River.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> Coal, iron ore, zinc, lead, copper, sulfur, gold, and silver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/an-earthquake-in-japan-triggers-a-tsunami-warning-for-iwate-aomori-hokkaido-prefectures\/article70883751.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/an-earthquake-in-japan-triggers-a-tsunami-warning-for-iwate-aomori-hokkaido-prefectures\/article70883751.ece<\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: b<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Japan issued a special advisory warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It is an <strong>island nation in East Asia,<\/strong> situated in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime borders:<\/strong> It is bordered by the <strong>Pacific Ocean<\/strong> (East), <strong>Sea of Okhotsk<\/strong> (North), Sea of Japan (West East) and <strong>East China Sea<\/strong> (Southwest).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital City:<\/strong> Tokyo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geographical Features of Japan:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It comprises a chain of islands stretching ~1,500 miles in a northeast\u2013southwest arc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Climate:<\/strong> It ranges from <strong>subarctic<\/strong> in the north to <strong>humid subtropical<\/strong> in the south.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Main Islands (north to south):<\/strong> Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Over 80% mountainous, with rugged terrain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volcanic activity:<\/strong> It is <strong>located on the Pacific Ring of Fire<\/strong> \u2013 a major zone of earthquakes and active volcanoes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highest peak:<\/strong> Mount Fuji (3,776 m), which is a stratovolcano.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major mountain ranges:<\/strong> Japanese Alps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major rivers:<\/strong> Shinano River (longest), Tone River, Kiso River.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Resources:<\/strong> Coal, iron ore, zinc, lead, copper, sulfur, gold, and silver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence only statements 1 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/an-earthquake-in-japan-triggers-a-tsunami-warning-for-iwate-aomori-hokkaido-prefectures\/article70883751.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/an-earthquake-in-japan-triggers-a-tsunami-warning-for-iwate-aomori-hokkaido-prefectures\/article70883751.ece<\/a><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"back\" value=\"Back\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n                               style=\"float: left !important; margin-right: 10px !important; display: none;\">\n                                                <input type=\"button\" name=\"check\" value=\"Check\"\n                               class=\"wpProQuiz_button wpProQuiz_QuestionButton\"\n      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Question                        <\/h5>\n\n                                                    <span style=\"font-weight: bold; float: right;\">1 points<\/span>\n                            <div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n                        \n                                                <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question\" style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">\n                            <div class=\"wpProQuiz_question_text\">\n                                <p>Consider the following statements regarding SMILE Scheme:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It provides welfare measures for both transgender persons and persons who are engaged in the act of begging.<\/li>\n<li>It is a Central Sector Scheme.<\/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=\"1411\"\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_142_1411\"\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_142_1411\"\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_142_1411\"\n                                                       value=\"3\"> c. 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Helpline:<\/strong> It will <strong>provide necessary information and solutions<\/strong> to the Transgender community and the people engaged in the act of begging when needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hence both statements are correct<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2253621&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2253621&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2253621&#038;reg=3&#038;lang=1<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display: none;\" class=\"wpProQuiz_incorrect\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"wpProQuiz_respone_span\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncorrect\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br>\n                                    <p><strong>Answer: c<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recent data shows that for 2021-2026, \u20b9390 crore was allotted by the government for the SMILE scheme.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise scheme<\/strong> (SMILE) scheme is a <strong>Central Sector Scheme launched on 12th February 2022.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It includes <strong>two sub-schemes<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons\u2019<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This umbrella scheme covers comprehensive measures including <strong>welfare measures for both transgender persons<\/strong> and <strong>persons who are engaged<\/strong> in the act of<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features of the SMILE Scheme<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scholarships<\/strong>: It <strong>provides Scholarships<\/strong> for Transgender Students <strong>studying in IX and till<\/strong><strong>post-graduation<\/strong> to enable them to complete their education.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skill Development and Livelihood:<\/strong> It has provisions for <strong>Skill Development and Livelihood<\/strong> under the PM-DAKSH scheme.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Composite Medical Health:<\/strong> Through Composite Medical Health it provides a comprehensive package in convergence with PM-JAY supporting Gender-Reaffirmation surgeries through selected hospitals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garima Greh:<\/strong> It provides <strong>shelter homes provide safe<\/strong>, dignified accommodation to <strong>transgender persons<\/strong> who face homelessness as a result of family rejection or social stigma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transgender Protection Cells:<\/strong> These <strong>cells in each state<\/strong> will monitor cases of offences and to ensure timely registration, investigation and prosecution of offences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National Portal &amp; 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