{"id":2910,"date":"2026-02-10T10:58:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T10:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/?p=2910"},"modified":"2026-02-10T10:58:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T10:58:55","slug":"daily-current-affairs-10-02-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-10-02-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS \u2013 10.02.2026"},"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 the No-Confidence Motion in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">1. The No-Confidence Motion is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">2. The constitution of India, under article 75 mentions the principle of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">3. The No-Confidence Motion requires the special majority with half of the state ratification to pass the motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How many 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-6 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Only one<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Only two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) All three<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (d) None<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS:<\/strong> Opposition considering no-confidence motion to remove LS Speaker Birla<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No-Confidence Motion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-14\">\n<li>A No-Confidence Motion is a motion moved in the <strong>Lok Sabha<\/strong> to express that the House no longer has confidence in the Council of Ministers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is based on the principle of <strong>collective responsibility<\/strong> of the Council of Ministers to the <strong>Lok Sabha (Article 75(3) of the Constitution). Hence statement 2 is incorrect.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Constitutional Basis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-16\">\n<li>Not explicitly mentioned as \u201cNo-Confidence Motion\u201d in the Constitution. <strong>Hence statement 1 is incorrect.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Derived from:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 75(3):<\/strong> Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procedure governed by:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rule 198 of Lok Sabha Rules of Procedure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-18\">\n<li>A member gives written notice before the sitting begins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Speaker reads the motion and asks for support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least <strong>50 members<\/strong> must support the motion for it to be admitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The speaker schedules discussion (usually within 10 days).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debate takes place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voting is conducted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-20\">\n<li>If passed by a <strong>simple <\/strong>majority: <strong>Hence statement 3 is incorrect.<\/strong><ul><li>The Council of Ministers must resign.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Prime Minister submits resignation to the President.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If defeated:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The government continues in power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who can introduce? <\/strong>Any Lok Sabha member who is not a minister (usually opposition members).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-23\">\n<li>Can be moved only in <strong>Lok Sabha<\/strong>, not Rajya Sabha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need not specify reasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tests majority support of the government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Difference from Other Motions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Motion<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No-confidence motion<\/td><td>Removes government by proving loss of majority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Confidence motion<\/td><td>Government proves majority voluntarily<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Censure motion<\/td><td>Criticizes specific policies\/actions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adjournment motion<\/td><td>Draws attention to urgent matter<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Examples (India)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-26\">\n<li>1963: First No-Confidence Motion against Nehru government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1979: Morarji Desai government fell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1999: Vajpayee government lost by <strong>1 vote<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2018: Motion against NDA government (defeated).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"background-color:#edb57987\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2014)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India:<\/strong> <br><br>1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India. <br>2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. <br><br><strong>Which of the statements given above is \/ are correct?<\/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-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#0008ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/opposition-no-confidence-motion-lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla\/article70610032.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/opposition-no-confidence-motion-lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla\/article70610032.ece<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28 wp-block-paragraph\"><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-29 wp-block-paragraph\">1. The Prime Minister of India is the chairman of all the three funds namely PM CARES Fund, PM National Relief Fund (PMNRF) and National Defence Fund (NDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30 wp-block-paragraph\">2. PM CARES, PM NRF and NDF are voluntary donationals, whereas Consolidated Fund, Contingency Fund and Public Account Fund are collected through the Taxes, loans, Government corpus and Public deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31 wp-block-paragraph\">3. PM CARES, PM NRF and NDF have independent audits, whereas Consolidated Fund, Contingency Fund and Public Account Fund are audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32 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-33 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) 1 and 2 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 2 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) 1 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36 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-37 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>PMO cites parliamentary rules to bar questions on PM CARES, PM NRF and defence funds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Background context<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-41\">\n<li>The PMO informed Lok Sabha Secretariat that questions regarding <strong>PM CARES Fund, PMNRF and National Defence Fund (NDF)<\/strong> are not admissible under certain parliamentary rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reason: These funds are based on <strong>voluntary contributions<\/strong> and are not financed from the <strong>Consolidated Fund of India<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About PM CARES Fund, PMNRF, NDF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PM CARES Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-44\">\n<li>PM CARES stands for Prime Minister\u2019s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was established on <strong>27 March 2020<\/strong> during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is registered as a <strong>Public Charitable Trust<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defence, Home and Finance Ministers are ex-officio Trustees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aims to provide relief during emergencies and disaster situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fund consists entirely of <strong>voluntary contributions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It does not receive budgetary support from the Consolidated Fund of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donations qualify for <strong>100% tax exemption under Section 80G<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributions qualify as CSR expenditure under the Companies Act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign donations are permitted (FCRA exemption).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audited by independent auditors, not by CAG.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prime Minister\u2019s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-46\">\n<li>Established in <strong>January 1948<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initially created to assist displaced persons after Partition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used for relief during natural disasters, accidents and emergencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not constituted by Parliament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognized as a trust under the Income Tax Act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The PM is the Chairman.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operates from the Prime Minister\u2019s Office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funded entirely through voluntary donations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not receive budgetary support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conditional donations are not accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible for tax exemption benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>National Defence Fund (NDF)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-48\">\n<li>Established for welfare of Armed Forces personnel and dependents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The PM is the Chairperson.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defence, Finance and Home Ministers are members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Finance Minister acts as Treasurer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accounts maintained with RBI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funded entirely by voluntary public contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No budgetary support from government funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why Parliament Questions Not Admissible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-50\">\n<li>Lok Sabha Rule 41(2)(viii): Questions should relate to matters primarily concerning Government of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rule 41(2)(xvii): Questions should not relate to bodies not primarily responsible to the Government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These funds are based on voluntary contributions and not financed through the Consolidated Fund of India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Constitutional Funds of India<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-52 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Consolidated Fund of India (Article 266)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-53\">\n<li>Includes government revenues, loans and receipts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All expenditure requires Parliamentary approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Contingency Fund of India (Article 267)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-55\">\n<li>For urgent unforeseen expenditure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Placed at the disposal of the President.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current corpus around \u20b930,000 crore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-56 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Public Account of India (Article 266)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-57\">\n<li>Includes provident funds, deposits, small savings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parliamentary approval not required for withdrawal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REVISION TABLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fund<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Nature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Source<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Audit<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Constitutional?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PM CARES<\/td><td>Public charitable trust<\/td><td>Voluntary donations<\/td><td>Independent auditor<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PMNRF<\/td><td>Trust<\/td><td>Voluntary donations<\/td><td>Independent<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NDF<\/td><td>Welfare fund<\/td><td>Voluntary donations<\/td><td>Independent<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consolidated Fund<\/td><td>Govt fund<\/td><td>Taxes, loans<\/td><td>CAG<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contingency Fund<\/td><td>Emergency fund<\/td><td>Govt corpus<\/td><td>CAG<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public Account<\/td><td>Deposits<\/td><td>Public deposits<\/td><td>CAG<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hence all the statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"background-color:#cad6e6b3\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2011)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the<\/strong> <br><br>(a) Contingency Fund of India <br>(b) Public Account <br><strong>(c) Consolidated Fund of India<\/strong> <br>(d) Deposits and Advances Fund<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#0d00ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/upsc-current-affairs\/upsc-essentials\/knowledge-nugget-pm-cares-nrf-defence-consolidated-fund-public-account-upsc-10522069\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/upsc-current-affairs\/upsc-essentials\/knowledge-nugget-pm-cares-nrf-defence-consolidated-fund-public-account-upsc-10522069\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Consider the following statements regarding Asiatic lions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62 wp-block-paragraph\">1. Asiatic Lion is one of the five big cats found in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63 wp-block-paragraph\">2. As per the\u00a0 recent data, the population of Asiatic Lions in India has decreased in 2025 compared to the 2020 population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64 wp-block-paragraph\">3. Gujarat is the only state with wild Asiatic lions in India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65 wp-block-paragraph\">4. They are classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and Schedule I in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66 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-67 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) 1 and 2 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 3 and 4 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) 1, 3 and 4 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (d) 1, 3 and 4 only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>Asiatic Lion population in India grew by over 200 in 5 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-74\">\n<li>The population of Asiatic Lion in the country has <strong>increased <\/strong>to <strong>891 in 2025 from 674 in 2020<\/strong>, Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union minister of state for Environment, Forest and Climate Change said in the Rajya Sabha. <strong>Hence statement 2 is incorrect.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As per the information received from Gujarat, the lion population has inhabited new areas like notified forest areas, river corridors as well as revenue wastelands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-76\">\n<li>Asiatic Lion is a subspecies of lion scientifically known as <em>Panthera leo persica<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is one of the five big cats found in India. <strong>Hence statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Historically, Asiatic lions ranged from the Middle East to India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Currently found only in <strong>Gir landscape of Gujarat<\/strong>, India. <strong>Hence statement 3 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-9.png 574w, https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-9-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Habitat and Distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-78\">\n<li>Main habitat: <strong>Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> and surrounding landscape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The distribution includes Gir Protected Area, Girnar, Mitiyala, Pania and adjoining regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prefers dry deciduous forests, scrub forests and savannah-type grasslands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conservation Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-80\">\n<li>IUCN Red List: Listed under <strong>Endangered<\/strong> (Asiatic population).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I species. <strong>Hence statement 4 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included under Appendix I of CITES.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Physical Characteristics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-82\">\n<li>Smaller mane compared to African lions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prominent belly fold (distinctive feature).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social animals living in prides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Threats: <\/strong>Habitat fragmentation, Disease outbreaks, Human-wildlife conflict, Risk due to single population concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"background-color:#d3ebc3\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2019)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Consider the following statements:<\/strong> <br><br>1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. <br>2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. <br>3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only. <br><br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong><br><br><strong>(a) 1 only<\/strong> <br>(b) 2 only <br>(c) 1 and 3 only <br>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#0004ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/as-told-to-parliament-february-5-2026-asiatic-lion-population-in-india-grew-by-over-200-in-5-years\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/wildlife-biodiversity\/as-told-to-parliament-february-5-2026-asiatic-lion-population-in-india-grew-by-over-200-in-5-years<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. With reference to nuclear power projects in India, consider the following pairs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-86 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nuclear Project   &#8211;           State<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87 wp-block-paragraph\">1. Rawatbhata\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88 wp-block-paragraph\">2. Kudankulam \u00a0\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tamil Nadu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89 wp-block-paragraph\">3. Gorakhpur \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Haryana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90 wp-block-paragraph\">4. Kaiga \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-92 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Only one<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Only two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-94 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) Only three<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) All four<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (c) Only three<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS:<\/strong> Government informed Parliament about the expansion of nuclear power capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99 wp-block-paragraph\">Target to increase nuclear capacity to 22,480 MW by 2031\u201332.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-100 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expansion of Nuclear Power Capacity:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-101 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Current Nuclear Power Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-102\">\n<li>Present installed nuclear power capacity: <strong>8,780 MW<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total operating reactors: <strong>24 nuclear reactors<\/strong> (excluding RAPS-1).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuclear energy forms part of India&#8217;s clean energy transition and energy security strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-103 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reactors Under Implementation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-104\">\n<li>Total: <strong>17 nuclear reactors<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total capacity: <strong>13,100 MW<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected completion progressively by <strong>2031\u201332<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-105 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Projects under Construction\/Commissioning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-106\">\n<li>Rawatbhata (RAPP-8), Rajasthan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kudankulam (Units 3 &amp; 4; Units 5 &amp; 6), Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP-1 &amp; 2).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-107 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Projects under Pre-project Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-108\">\n<li>Kaiga (Units 5 &amp; 6), Karnataka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gorakhpur (Units 3 &amp; 4), Haryana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chutka (Units 1 &amp; 2), Madhya Pradesh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mahi Banswara (Units 1\u20134), Rajasthan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-109 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fast Breeder Reactor Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-110\">\n<li>Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR):<ul><li>Capacity: <strong>500 MWe<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Location: Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implemented by <strong>BHAVINI (Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd.).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional twin Fast Breeder Reactor projects planned at Kalpakkam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of India\u2019s <strong>three-stage nuclear power programme<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"background-color:#a9f9fb\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2022)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Consider the following pairs:<\/strong> <br><strong>Reservoirs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 States<\/strong> <br>1. Ghataprabha\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Telangana <br>2. Gandhi Sagar\u00a0\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Madhya Pradesh <br>3. Indira Sagar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Andhra Pradesh <br>4. Maithon          \u2014\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chhattisgarh <br><br><strong>How many pairs given above are not correctly matched?<\/strong> <br><br>(a) Only one pair<br>(b) Only two pairs <br><strong>(c) Only three pairs<\/strong> <br>(d) All four pairs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-111 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#001dff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sansad.in\/getFile\/annex\/270\/AU641_TJDVzl.pdf?source=pqars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/sansad.in\/getFile\/annex\/270\/AU641_TJDVzl.pdf?source=pqars<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-112 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. With reference to the growing strategic and defence cooperation between India and Greece, consider the following statements regarding the strategic significance of Greece for India:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-113 wp-block-paragraph\">1. Greece is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, near critical maritime chokepoints in the Eastern Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-114 wp-block-paragraph\">2. Greece\u2019s membership in both the European Union and NATO enhances India\u2019s engagement with Euro-Atlantic security structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-115 wp-block-paragraph\">3. Greece provides India with strategic access to the Black Sea through direct territorial connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-116 wp-block-paragraph\">4. Greece possesses one of the world\u2019s largest merchant shipping fleets, enhancing its maritime influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-117 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-118 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) 1 and 2 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-119 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 1, 2 and 4 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-120 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) 3 and 4 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-121 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-122 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-123 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-124 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>India &amp; Greece decide to expand their respective indigenous defence industries through partnership under Agenda 2030<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-125 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>India &#8211; Greece Defence Cooperation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-126\">\n<li>India and Greece signed a <strong>Joint Declaration of Intent<\/strong> to strengthen defence industrial cooperation as part of a long-term strategic partnership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The partnership aims to expand indigenous defence manufacturing by aligning India\u2019s <strong>Aatmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> initiative with Greece\u2019s <strong>Agenda 2030 defence reforms<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>five-year roadmap<\/strong> is proposed to enhance collaboration in defence technology, production, and industrial capacity building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both countries exchanged a <strong>Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026<\/strong>, outlining future military engagements and exercises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India and Greece emphasised cooperation in <strong>maritime security<\/strong>, reflecting their shared heritage as ancient seafaring nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greece announced the deployment of an <strong>International Liaison Officer<\/strong> at the <strong>Information Fusion Centre\u2013Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)<\/strong> located in Gurugram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IFC-IOR serves as a regional maritime information-sharing hub to improve <strong>maritime domain awareness<\/strong> in the Indian Ocean Region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The defence partnership is aimed at strengthening <strong>regional peace, security, and strategic cooperation<\/strong> between the two countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-127 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Strategic Significance of Greece:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-128\">\n<li>Greece is strategically located at the crossroads of<strong> Europe, Asia, and Africa<\/strong>, making it a key gateway to the <strong>European Union<\/strong>. <strong>Hence statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its position in the <strong>Eastern Mediterranean<\/strong> gives it control over important maritime trade routes and sea lanes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greece possesses one of the <strong>world\u2019s largest merchant shipping fleets<\/strong>, enhancing its maritime influence. <strong>Hence statement 4 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The country is emerging as an <strong>energy transit hub<\/strong> due to Eastern Mediterranean gas resources and LNG infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greece plays a key role in regional security dynamics, especially in relation to Eastern Mediterranean geopolitics and Turkey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership in both <strong>NATO and the European Union<\/strong> enhances Greece\u2019s strategic value in defence and diplomacy. <strong>Hence statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greece supports maritime security cooperation and connectivity initiatives linking the <strong>Indo-Pacific and Europe.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic ports such as <strong>Piraeus<\/strong> strengthen global supply chains and Europe-Asia trade connectivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greece holds geopolitical importance in balancing external influences, including China\u2019s investments in European infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-129 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-130\">\n<li>India does not share any land border or territorial corridor with Greece. Greece cannot provide \u201cdirect territorial access\u201d to any region for India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Black Sea is connected to the Mediterranean through the Turkish Straits (Bosporus &amp; Dardanelles). Control and access to the Black Sea are governed primarily by Turkey, not Greece.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-131 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hence statement 3 is incorrect.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-10.png 940w, https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-10-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"background-color:#fdd09182\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2019)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Recently, India signed a deal known as \u2018Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field\u2019 with which of the following countries?<\/strong> <br><br>(a) Japan <br><strong>(b) Russia<\/strong> <br>(c) The United Kingdom <br>(d) The United States of America<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-132 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#0e00ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-greece-decide-to-expand-their-respective-indigenous-defence-industries-through-partnership-under-agenda-2030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-greece-decide-to-expand-their-respective-indigenous-defence-industries-through-partnership-under-agenda-2030\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-133 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. With reference to the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-134 wp-block-paragraph\">I. Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) is a semi-high-speed, rail-based regional commuter transport system designed for high frequency, high capacity and reduced travel time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-135 wp-block-paragraph\">II. Unlike metro systems, RRTS is meant primarily for intercity regional travel over longer distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-136 wp-block-paragraph\">III. The Chennai\u2013Bangalore corridor is India\u2019s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-137 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How many of the above statements are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-138 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Only one<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-139 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Only two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-140 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) All three<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-141 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-142 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (b) Only two<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-143 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-144 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>What is the new RRTS project in Kerala?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-145\">\n<li>Kerala govt has approved a Regional Rapid Transit System to facilitate high-speed rail travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod, addressing perceived Central govt neglect of previous proposals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covering 583 km at an estimated cost of \u20b91.92 lakh crore, the project aims to improve State connectivity and integrate with existing metro systems, with a phased completion target of 2036<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-146 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-147\">\n<li>Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) is a semi-high-speed, rail-based regional commuter transport system. It aims to connect cities and suburban areas within a metropolitan region with high-speed transit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system is designed for <strong>high frequency, high capacity and reduced travel time<\/strong> between regional nodes. <strong>Hence statement I is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The maximum operational speed of RRTS trains is around <strong>160 km\/h.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RRTS corridors have dedicated tracks separated from conventional railway and metro systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project in the National Capital Region (NCR) is implemented by the <strong>National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NCRTC is a joint venture of the Government of India and participating State Governments such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Delhi \u2013 Meerut corridor<\/strong> is <strong>India\u2019s first RRTS corridor<\/strong>, with Namo Bharat trains operating on it. <strong>Hence statement III is incorrect.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other planned corridors include <strong>Delhi\u2013Alwar and Delhi\u2013Panipat.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RRTS aims to reduce congestion, improve regional connectivity and lower vehicular emissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It promotes transit-oriented development and balanced regional growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlike metro systems, RRTS is meant primarily for intercity regional travel over longer distances. <strong>Hence statement II is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"background-color:#d8e0e6a1\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2018)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements:<\/strong> <br><br>1. IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits. <br>2. IRNSS covers the entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders. <br>3. India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019. <br><br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong> <br><br><strong>(a) 1 only<\/strong> <br>(b) 1 and 2 only <br>(c) 2 and 3 only <br>(d) None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-148 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#0400ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/keralas-proposed-rrts-for-high-speed-rail-travel-explained\/article70591005.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/keralas-proposed-rrts-for-high-speed-rail-travel-explained\/article70591005.ece<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-149 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Which of the following factors contribute to increasing seaweed blooms?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-150 wp-block-paragraph\">1. Rising sea surface temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-151 wp-block-paragraph\">2. Nutrient enrichment from agricultural runoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-152 wp-block-paragraph\">3. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus inputs from rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-153 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-154 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) 1 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-155 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 1 and 2 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-156 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-157 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-158 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-159 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-160 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>Drastic seaweed growth threatens marine life and fishing \u2014 but also offers opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-161 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seaweed Blooms (Sargassum):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-162\">\n<li>Seaweed blooms refer to excessive growth and accumulation of marine macroalgae.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large seaweed blooms are increasing globally in size, frequency and geographic spread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observed across tropical and temperate oceans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free-floating seaweeds can travel long distances and accumulate along coastlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-163 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sargassum Seaweed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-164\">\n<li>Sargassum is a genus of brown macroalgae.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some species are attached to the seabed, while others are free-floating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sargassum natans<\/em> and <em>Sargassum fluitans<\/em> are fully free-floating species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floating ability due to air-filled sacs called <strong>pneumatocysts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major blooms observed in the tropical Atlantic since around 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large accumulations reported in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and West Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-11.png 506w, https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-11-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-12.png 388w, https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-12-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-165 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Causes of Increasing Seaweed Blooms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-166\">\n<li>Rising sea surface temperatures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutrient enrichment from agricultural runoff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased nitrogen and phosphorus inputs from rivers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in ocean circulation patterns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Atmospheric anomalies like North Atlantic Oscillation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human-induced pollution contributes to eutrophication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-167 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hence all the statements are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-168 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ecological Impacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-169\">\n<li>Large mats block sunlight affecting seagrasses and coral reefs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decomposition reduces oxygen levels causing hypoxia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alters marine ecosystem balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impacts turtle nesting beaches and hatchling survival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can stress fish and invertebrates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-170 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Economic and Social Impacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-171\">\n<li>Disruption to fisheries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negative effects on coastal tourism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interference with coastal livelihoods and recreation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased cleanup costs for coastal communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-172 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Positive Roles of Seaweed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-173\">\n<li>Provides habitat for marine organisms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absorbs carbon dioxide through photosynthesis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential uses:<ul><li>Fertiliser<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Pharmaceuticals<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Building materials<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biofuel production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"background-color:#80f2804a\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2011)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon?<\/strong> <br><br>1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries.<br>2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon. <br>3. Upwelling in the seas. <br><br><strong>Select the correct answer from the codes given below:<\/strong> <br><br>(a) 1 and 3 <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-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-174 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#0400ff\"><strong>Source:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/drastic-seaweed-growth-threatens-marine-life-and-fishing-but-also-offers-opportunities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.downtoearth.org.in\/climate-change\/drastic-seaweed-growth-threatens-marine-life-and-fishing-but-also-offers-opportunities<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-175 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. \u2018Bastar Pandum\u2019, recently seen in news, is associated with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-176 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Classical dance festival of Odisha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-177 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Tribal cultural festival of Chhattisgarh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-178 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) Buddhist monastic celebration in Ladakh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-179 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) Harvest festival of Assam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-180 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (b) Tribal cultural festival of Chhattisgarh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-181 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-182 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>Prime Minister congratulates people of Chhattisgarh for special celebration of \u2018Bastar Pandum\u2019 festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-183 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2018Bastar Pandum\u2019 Festival:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-184\">\n<li>Bastar Pandum is a cultural festival celebrated in the <strong>Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. Hence option (b) is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The festival showcases the rich tribal culture, traditions, art forms and heritage of the Bastar region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It highlights indigenous tribal customs, folk dances, music, handicrafts and local rituals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The festival aims to promote tribal identity, cultural preservation and community participation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bastar region is known for its diverse tribal communities such as <strong>Gond, Maria, Muria and Halba tribes.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bastar Pandum promotes tourism and helps strengthen local livelihoods and economic development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The festival also symbolizes peace, development and cultural pride in a region previously associated with Left Wing Extremism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is supported by government initiatives to promote tribal heritage and regional cultural festivals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"background-color:#8efaef70\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2018)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Consider the following pairs:<\/strong> <br><strong>Tradition\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0            \u2014\u00a0 State<\/strong> <br>1. Chapchar Kut Festival\u00a0\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0 Mizoram <br>2. Khongjom Parba ballad \u2014\u00a0 Manipur <br>3. Thang-Ta Dance\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0\u00a0 Sikkim <br><br><strong>Which of the pairs given above is\/are correct?<\/strong> <br><br>(a) 1 only <br><strong>(b) 1 and 2<\/strong> <br>(c) 1 and 2 <br>(d) 2 and 3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-185 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#0011ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2225672&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2225672&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-186 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-187 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Joint Exercise &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211; Partner Country<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-188 wp-block-paragraph\">1. KHANJAR \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; Kyrgyzstan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-189 wp-block-paragraph\">2. HARIMAU SHAKTI \u00a0     &#8211; Malaysia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-190 wp-block-paragraph\">3. Yudh Abhyas \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-191 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-192 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) 1 and 2 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-193 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 2 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-194 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) 1 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-195 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-196 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-197 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-198 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>INDIA\u2013MALAYSIA TO PARTICIPATE IN JOINT MILITARY TRAINING EXERCISE HARIMAU SHAKTI IN THE DESERTS OF RAJASTHAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-199 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-200\">\n<li>Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI is a <strong>bilateral joint military exercise<\/strong> between <strong>India and Malaysia<\/strong>. <strong>Hence pair 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is conducted between the <strong>Indian Army and Royal Malaysian Army<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exercise is held <strong>annually and alternately<\/strong> in India and Malaysia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 5th edition (2025) was conducted at <strong>Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Indian contingent was mainly represented by troops from the <strong>DOGRA Regiment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Malaysian contingent was represented by the <strong>25th Battalion, Royal Malaysian Army<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exercise focuses on <strong>Sub-Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major objectives include:<ul><li>Counter-terrorism operations<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Joint patrolling and tactical drills<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Heliborne operations<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Cordon and search missions<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Casualty evacuation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training also includes:<ul><li>Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Combat reflex shooting<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yoga sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The aim is to enhance <strong>interoperability, operational coordination, and defence cooperation<\/strong> between the two countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-201 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-202 wp-block-paragraph\">HARIMAU SHAKTI \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; Malaysia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-203 wp-block-paragraph\">Yudh Abhyas \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 &#8211; USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-204 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hence pair 2 and 3 are correct.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-205 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#0026ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2199345&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2199345&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-206 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10. Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasha?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-207 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Kavyalankara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-208 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Natyashastra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-209 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) Madhyama-vyayoga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-210 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) Mahabhashya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-211 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (c) Madhyama-vyayoga<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-212 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-213\">\n<li><strong>Bhasa<\/strong> (ancient Sanskrit playwright) is known for several classical plays, including:<ul><li><em>Svapnavasavadatta<\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><em>Pratijnayaugandharayana<\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><em>Urubhanga<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Madhyama-vyayoga<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-214 wp-block-paragraph\">Other Options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-215\">\n<li><strong>(a) Kavyalankara<\/strong> &#8211; Written by <strong>Bhamaha<\/strong> (poetics work).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(b) Natyashastra<\/strong> &#8211; Written by <strong>Bharata Muni<\/strong> (treatise on dramaturgy).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(d) Mahabhashya<\/strong> &#8211; Written by <strong>Patanjali<\/strong> (commentary on Panini\u2019s grammar).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to the No-Confidence Motion in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements: 1. 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