{"id":3635,"date":"2026-02-12T06:54:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/?p=3635"},"modified":"2026-02-12T06:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:55:00","slug":"daily-current-affairs-11-02-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-11-02-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS \u2013 11.02.2026"},"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 Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026, 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. Photorealistic AI-generated content must be prominently labelled by social media platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">2. Illegal content ordered by a court or government must be taken down within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">3. Non-compliance with the rules can lead to loss of safe harbour protection for intermediaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">4. States are allowed to designate more than one officer to issue takedown orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6 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-7 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-8 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 1, 3 and 4 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 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-10 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-11 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS:<\/strong> Centre prescribes labels for all photorealistic AI content online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-15\">\n<li>The amendments are issued under the <strong>Information Technology Act, 2000<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photorealistic AI-generated (synthetic) content must be <strong>prominently labelled<\/strong> online. <strong>Hence statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Synthetic content includes audio, visual or audiovisual information artificially created or modified to appear real.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media intermediaries must seek disclosure from users regarding AI-generated content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Platforms may proactively label or remove synthetic content if user disclosure is absent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illegal content ordered by court or government must be removed within <strong>three hours<\/strong>. <strong>Hence statement 2 is incorrect.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensitive content such as non-consensual deepfakes must be removed within <strong>two hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to comply may lead to loss of <strong>safe harbour protection<\/strong>. <strong>Hence statement 3 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe harbour provides legal immunity to intermediaries for third-party content subject to due diligence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>States are allowed to designate more than one authorised officer for issuing takedown orders. <strong>Hence statement 4 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The amended rules come into force from <strong>20 February 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"813\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-13.png 813w, https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-13-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-13-768x592.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/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:#c5d1df\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2021)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. With regards to Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, consider the following statements.<\/strong> <br><br>1. The guidelines are for Over the Top (OTT) platforms only. <br>2. It has the Code of Ethics and Procedure and Safeguards for the intermediaries (as defined in the guidelines). <br>3. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India shall formulate an oversight mechanism. <br>4. The rules require intermediaries to set up a grievance redressal mechanism. <br><br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong> <br><br>(a) 1 and 2 only<br>(b) 2 only<br>(c) <strong>2, 3 and 4 only<\/strong><br>(d) 4 only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#0105fe\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/reader?utm_source=Hindu&amp;utm_medium=Menu&amp;utm_campaign=Header&amp;_gl=1*sri40h*_gcl_au*MTc5MDE4NTEwMS4xNzI2ODg4MDgzLjE5MzY1MDc1NjIuMTcyODM2MzY0Ny4xNzI4MzYzNjQ3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/reader?utm_source=Hindu&amp;utm_medium=Menu&amp;utm_campaign=Header&amp;_gl=1*sri40h*_gcl_au*MTc5MDE4NTEwMS4xNzI2ODg4MDgzLjE5MzY1MDc1NjIuMTcyODM2MzY0Ny4xNzI4MzYzNjQ3<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. With reference to the \u201cPrithvi Vigyan Scheme\u201d, consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18 wp-block-paragraph\">1. It aims to strengthen Earth System Science services covering atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere and biosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19 wp-block-paragraph\">2. It is implemented under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20 wp-block-paragraph\">3. The Expansion of Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) network and Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) is part of the scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21 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-22 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Only one<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Only two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) All three<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (c) All three<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PRITHVI VIGYAN SCHEME:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-30\">\n<li>PRITHVI Scheme is implemented under the <strong>Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)<\/strong>. <strong>Hence statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme aims to strengthen <strong>Earth System Science services<\/strong> covering atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere and biosphere. <strong>Hence statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It enhances long-term Earth observation networks including <strong>atmospheric, oceanic, cryospheric and geophysical systems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expansion of <strong>Doppler Weather Radar (DWR)<\/strong> network and Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) is part of the scheme. <strong>Hence statement 3 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme includes strengthening of <strong>ocean observation systems<\/strong> such as Argo floats, ADCP moorings, GNSS tide gauges and wave rider buoys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-performance computing systems like <strong>HPC-Tarang<\/strong> are used for operational ocean forecasting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated glacio-hydrological monitoring systems have been established in Himalayan regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The seismic monitoring network has expanded, enabling detection of earthquakes of magnitude <strong>3.0 and above<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme supports improved forecasting of cyclones, heatwaves, cold waves, thunderstorms and other severe weather events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alerts are disseminated through IMD using the <strong>Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)<\/strong> via the <strong>SACHET platform<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gram Panchayat Level Weather Forecasting (GPLWF) initiative provides localized forecasts through digital platforms like e-GramSwaraj and Mausamgram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PRITHVI outputs support disaster management, agriculture, water resource management and early warning systems.<\/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:#d4dee6\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2014)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Consider the following statements regarding \u2018Earth Hour\u2019:<\/strong> <br><br>1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO. <br>2. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year. <br>3. It is a movement to raise awareness about climate change and the need to save the planet. <br><br><strong>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/strong> <br><br>(a) 1 and 3 only <br>(b) 2 only <br><strong>(c) 2 and 3 only<\/strong> <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-31 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#5d00ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2226188&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2226188&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-32 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Which one of the following is the purpose of \u2018Swavalambini\u2019, a scheme of the Government of India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Promoting entrepreneurship among female students in Higher Educational Institutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Providing housing assistance to urban women beneficiaries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) Providing pension benefits to women workers in informal sector<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) Supporting rural self-help groups through microfinance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (a) Promoting entrepreneurship among female students in Higher Educational Institutions<\/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>The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in collaboration with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform of NITI Aayog as knowledge partner, launched the Swavalambini &#8211; a Women Entrepreneurship Programme in February, 2025 in six Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)\/Universities of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana as a pilot project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Swavalambini \u2013 Women Entrepreneurship Programme<\/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><strong>Launched by:<\/strong> Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knowledge Partner:<\/strong> Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Launch Year:<\/strong> February 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nature:<\/strong> Pilot project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementing Institutes:<\/strong><ul><li>National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Noida<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective:<\/strong><ul><li>Promote entrepreneurship among female students.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Support transition from idea stage to enterprise creation.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop entrepreneurial mindset and awareness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target Group:<\/strong> Female students in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)\/Universities. <strong>Hence option (a) is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>States covered in pilot phase:<\/strong><ul><li>Assam<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Meghalaya<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Mizoram<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Uttar Pradesh<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Telangana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training Structure (Multi-stage):<\/strong><ul><li>Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>21 weeks mentorship and handholding support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Component:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faculty Development Programme (FDP) for educators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support Activities:<\/strong><ul><li>Mentorship by industry leaders.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Workshops and seed funding support by NITI Aayog.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Award To Reward (ATR) initiative for recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitoring:<\/strong> MSDE with NITI Aayog collaboration.<\/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:#dce4ec\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2016)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Which one of the following is a purpose of \u2018UDAY\u2019, a scheme of the Government?<\/strong> <br><br>(a) Providing technical and financial assistance to startup entrepreneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy <br>(b) Providing electricity to every household in the countries by 2018 <br>(c) Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time <br><strong>(d) Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#0400ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2225466&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2225466&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-43 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. With reference to the PM SVANidhi Scheme, consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-44 wp-block-paragraph\">1. The scheme provides working capital loans to urban street vendors in multiple tranches based on repayment performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45 wp-block-paragraph\">2. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46 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-47 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) 1 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-48 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 2 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49 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-50 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-51 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-52 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS:<\/strong> IMPROVEMENT UNDER PM SVANIDHI SCHEME<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PM SVANidhi Scheme:<\/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><strong>PM SVANidhi (Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor\u2019s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi)<\/strong> was launched in <strong>June 2020<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Objective: Provide <strong>working capital loans<\/strong> to urban street vendors affected by COVID-19. <strong>Hence statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implemented by the Ministry<strong> of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)<\/strong>. <strong>Hence statement 2 is incorrect.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loans provided in <strong>three tranches<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next tranche eligibility after successful repayment of previous loan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheme features:<ul><li>Prevents over-indebtedness through staggered lending.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Encourages sustainable repayment behaviour.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides <strong>UPI-linked RuPay Credit Cards<\/strong> (after successful second tranche repayment).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impact:<ul><li>Around <strong>20% growth<\/strong> in average annual business income (2023\u20132025 study).<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helps build <strong>formal credit history<\/strong> for informal vendors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coverage expanded under restructured scheme:<ul><li>Extended till <strong>March 2030<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Includes census towns, urban agglomerations and peri-urban areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementation:<ul><li>State Governments\/ULBs identify beneficiaries.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital literacy camps and cashback incentives for digital payments.<\/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:#d4e1ed\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2016)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. With reference to \u2018Stand Up India Scheme\u2019, which of the following statements is\/are correct?<\/strong> <br><br>1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC\/ST and women entrepreneurs. <br>2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI. <br><br><strong>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/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-56 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1500ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2225510&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2225510&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-57 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. The Network Readiness Index (NRI) is prepared by which organisation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) World Economic Forum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Portulans Institute<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) International Telecommunication Union<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) World Bank<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (b) Portulans Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>India shines in Network Readiness Index Report 2025, prepared by Portulans Institute based in Washington DC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-66\">\n<li>The Network Readiness Index (NRI) is prepared by the <strong>Portulans Institute<\/strong>, an independent non-profit research institute based in <strong>Washington DC<\/strong>. <strong>Hence option (b) is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NRI assesses the network-based readiness of economies using <strong>four pillars<\/strong>:<ul><li>Technology<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>People<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Governance<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The index evaluates countries based on <strong>53 indicators<\/strong> across digital infrastructure, skills, policies, and socio-economic outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>NRI 2025<\/strong> covers <strong>127 economies<\/strong> worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India improved its ranking to <strong>45th position<\/strong> in NRI 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India\u2019s score increased from <strong>53.63 (2024)<\/strong> to <strong>54.43 (2025)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India secured <strong>1st rank globally<\/strong> in:<ul><li>Annual investment in telecommunication services<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>AI scientific publications<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>ICT services exports<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>E-commerce legislation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India ranked <strong>2nd globally<\/strong> in:<ul><li>FTTH\/Building internet subscriptions<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Mobile broadband internet traffic within the country<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International internet bandwidth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India ranked <strong>3rd globally<\/strong> in:<ul><li>Domestic market scale<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Income inequality (indicator context)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the report, India demonstrates <strong>higher network readiness than expected for its income level<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India stands <strong>2nd among lower-middle-income countries<\/strong> in the NRI 2025.<\/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:#d2dae6\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2017)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?<\/strong> <br><br>1. Service providers <br>2. Data centers <br>3. Body corporate <br><br><strong>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:<\/strong> <br><br>(a) 1 only <br>(b) 1 and 2 only <br>(c) 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-67 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1700ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2225406&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2225406&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-68 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Which one of the following best describes the \u2018Kimberley Process\u2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) An international initiative to regulate trade in rare earth minerals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) A United Nations programme for regulating gemstone exports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) A global agreement to promote sustainable gold mining<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) A certification mechanism to prevent trade in conflict diamonds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (d) A certification mechanism to prevent trade in conflict diamonds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>A chance for India to polish the Kimberley Process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-76 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kimberley Process (KP):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-77\">\n<li>The <strong>Kimberley Process (KP)<\/strong> is an international initiative to regulate the trade in <strong>conflict diamonds<\/strong>. <strong>Hence option (d) is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conflict diamonds<\/strong> are rough diamonds used by rebel or insurgent groups to finance conflicts against legitimate governments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Kimberley Process was initiated in <strong>May 2000<\/strong> by countries of <strong>southern Africa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)<\/strong> was established in <strong>2003<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under KPCS:<ul><li>Rough diamonds can be traded only between KP participant countries.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Each shipment must carry a <strong>Kimberley Process certificate<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Member countries enforce certification through domestic legislation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KP currently has <strong>60 participants<\/strong>, representing about <strong>86 countries<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Kimberley Process accounts for approximately <strong>99.8% of global rough diamond production<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participant countries must share statistical data related to diamond production and trade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India has assumed the <strong>Chairmanship of the Kimberley Process for 2026<\/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:#dae3ec\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2018)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed diamonds and diamond mines of India?\u00a0<\/strong> <br><br>(a) Francois Bernier\u00a0<br><strong>(b) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier\u00a0<\/strong> <br>(c) Jean de Thevenot\u00a0 <br>(d) Abbe Barthelemy Carre<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2600ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/a-chance-for-india-to-polish-the-kimberley-process\/article70612197.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/a-chance-for-india-to-polish-the-kimberley-process\/article70612197.ece<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. With reference to the BharatSHRI project, consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80 wp-block-paragraph\">1. BharatSHRI is a project of the Archaeological Survey of India aimed at digitising and creating a repository of inscriptions across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81 wp-block-paragraph\">2. The repository includes details of each inscription, such as location, king\/dynasty, language, script, period, transcript, and description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82 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-83 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) 1 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) 2 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85 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-86 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-87 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>As part of the ongoing digitisation of inscription estampages under the <strong>Bharat Shared Repository of Inscriptions (BharatSHRI) project,<\/strong> the Epigraphy Division of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has begun recopying inscriptions whose estampages are damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BharatSHRI (Bharat Shared Repository of Inscriptions):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-91\">\n<li>BharatSHRI is a project of the <strong>Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)<\/strong>, under its <strong>Epigraphy Division<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project aims to <strong>digitise and create a central repository of inscriptions (estampages)<\/strong> from across India. <strong>Hence statement 1 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The repository includes <strong>details of each inscription<\/strong>, such as location, king\/dynasty, language, script, period, transcript, and description. <strong>Hence statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over <strong>76,000 inscriptions<\/strong> in several languages are being digitised, including more than <strong>25,000 Tamil inscriptions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ASI is <strong>recopying damaged or partially missing inscriptions<\/strong> to improve clarity in the digital records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>18 technical teams<\/strong> are involved nationwide, with <strong>4 teams currently deployed in Tamil Nadu<\/strong> (Tiruchi, Ulundurpet, Tiruppur, Thanjavur).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some inscriptions belong to <strong>Raja Raja Chola, Rajendra Chola, and Vijayanagar rulers<\/strong>, originally copied between <strong>1887 and 1915<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ASI has allocated <strong>\u20b915 lakh<\/strong> for the recopying drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project allows online users to access <strong>clear and accurate digitised estampages<\/strong> for research and reference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BharatSHRI contributes to <strong>preservation, documentation, and wider accessibility of India\u2019s epigraphical heritage<\/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:#cfd7dd\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2023)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements :<\/strong> <br><br>1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. <br>2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. <br>3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. <br><br><strong>How many of the statements given above are correct?<\/strong> <br><br>(a) Only one <br><strong>(b) Only two<\/strong> <br>(c) All three <br>(d) None<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-92 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#4400ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/asi-epigraphy-wing-deploys-four-teams-in-tn-to-recopy-some-old-inscriptions\/article70614152.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/tamil-nadu\/asi-epigraphy-wing-deploys-four-teams-in-tn-to-recopy-some-old-inscriptions\/article70614152.ece<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. The Government of India banned the veterinary use of a particular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) after it was found responsible for the drastic decline of vulture populations in India during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Which one of the following drugs is being referred to?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-94 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Diclofenac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Ibuprofen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) Paracetamol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) Meloxicam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (a) Diclofenac<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-100 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>Vulture Conservation Sees Revival Milestone in Maharashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-101\">\n<li>Migratory species like Himalayan Griffon Vulture and Eurasian Griffon Vulture have been recently sighted in Maharashtra, indicating ecological recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-102 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diclofenac and thread to Vulture population:<\/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>Vulture populations in India declined drastically during the late 20th and early 21st centuries mainly due to veterinary use of <strong>diclofenac<\/strong> and other harmful non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diclofenac<\/strong> is a <strong>non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)<\/strong> used as a painkiller and anti-inflammatory medicine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was widely used in veterinary medicine to treat livestock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vultures feeding on carcasses of animals treated with diclofenac suffered <strong>kidney failure<\/strong>, leading to mass mortality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diclofenac caused a drastic decline (over 95%) in populations of several vulture species in India during the 1990s\u20132000s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India banned veterinary use of diclofenac in <strong>2006<\/strong> to protect vultures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safer alternative drugs such as <strong>meloxicam<\/strong> are recommended for veterinary use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diclofenac is still allowed for <strong>human medical use<\/strong>, but multi-dose vials are regulated to prevent misuse in animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vultures are important scavengers and help in disease control by removing carcasses.<\/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:#d2dfe7\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2012)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Vultures which used to be very common in the Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to<\/strong> <br><br>(a) the destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species <br><strong>(b) a drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle<\/strong> <br>(c) scarcity of food available to them <br>(d) a widespread, persistent and fatal disease among them.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-104 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#2a00ff\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gktoday.in\/vulture-conservation-sees-revival-milestone-in-maharashtra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.gktoday.in\/vulture-conservation-sees-revival-milestone-in-maharashtra\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-105 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9. With reference to the Lymphatic Filariasis elimination programme in India, consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-106 wp-block-paragraph\">1. Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) is a vector-borne parasitic disease, commonly known as elephantiasis which is transmitted mainly by the female Culex mosquito<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-107 wp-block-paragraph\">2. India aims to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, ahead of the global SDG target of 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-108 wp-block-paragraph\">3. Hydrocele surgery for patients affected by Lymphatic Filariasis is covered under the Ayushman Bharat \u2013 Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-109 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-110 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-111 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-112 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-113 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) 1 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-114 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-115 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-116 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In NEWS: <\/strong>Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda Launches Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination across 12 Endemic States<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-117 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lymphatic Filariasis (LF):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-118\">\n<li>Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) is a <strong>vector-borne parasitic disease<\/strong>, commonly known as elephantiasis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is transmitted mainly by the <strong>female Anopheles mosquito<\/strong>, which breeds in polluted and stagnant water. <strong>Hence statement 1 is incorrect.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The disease damages the lymphatic system and can cause chronic conditions such as <strong>lymphoedema and hydrocele<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Government of India aims to eliminate LF as a public health problem by <strong>2027<\/strong>, ahead of the global SDG target of 2030. <strong>Hence statement 2 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LF is endemic in <strong>348 districts across 20 States and Union Territories<\/strong> in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About <strong>41% of endemic districts<\/strong> have stopped Mass Drug Administration (MDA) after clearing the Transmission Assessment Survey (TAS-1).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around <strong>50% of districts<\/strong> continue annual MDA due to microfilaria rates above 1%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The primary strategy for elimination is the <strong>Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign<\/strong>, ensuring preventive treatment to eligible populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India has transitioned to a <strong>unified annual MDA campaign<\/strong> replacing earlier biannual rounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The elimination strategy follows an <strong>Enhanced Five-Pronged approach<\/strong> including vector control, surveillance, community participation, and morbidity management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention (MMDP) includes hydrocele surgeries and supportive care for affected individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ayushman Arogya Mandirs<\/strong> play a role in early screening, detection, and treatment of LF cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydrocele surgery is covered under <strong>Ayushman Bharat \u2013 Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)<\/strong>. <strong>Hence statement 3 is correct.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directly observed drug consumption is emphasized to improve compliance and coverage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-sectoral collaboration involving Panchayati Raj institutions and allied ministries is part of the elimination strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data monitoring and reporting are supported through the <strong>Integrated Health Information Portal (IHIP)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community engagement and awareness are key to overcoming last-mile challenges and drug hesitancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/iasquest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-14.png 940w, https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-14-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/kingmakersiasacademy.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-14-768x705.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:#cdd6dd\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PYQ REFERENCE: (2017)<\/strong> <br><br><strong>Q. Consider the following statements:<\/strong> <br><br>1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by \u2018the same mosquito that transmits dengue. <br>2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible <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-119 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#3300fe\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2225910&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2225910&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-120 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10. Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-121 wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Prajnaparamita Sutra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-122 wp-block-paragraph\">(b) Visuddhimagga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-123 wp-block-paragraph\">(c) Sarvastivada Vinaya Sain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-124 wp-block-paragraph\">(d) Lalitavistara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-125 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer: (c) Sarvastivada Vinaya Sain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-126 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-127\">\n<li><strong>Sanghabhuti <\/strong>(also known as Sa\u1e43ghabh\u016bti) was a prominent Indian Buddhist monk from <strong>Kashmir <\/strong>who traveled to Chang&#8217;an, <strong>China<\/strong>, around 381\u2013384 AD. He is historically recognized for his critical role in the transmission of the Sarvastivada tradition to China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-128 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key details of his contributions include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-129\">\n<li><strong>Commentary &amp; Translation:<\/strong> He is specifically credited with the translation and authorship of a commentary (often identified as the Vibhasa) on the <strong>Sarvastivada Vinaya<\/strong>, which provided essential rules for monastic discipline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monastic Influence:<\/strong> His work helped establish the monastic code for the burgeoning Chinese Buddhist community during the<strong> Former Qin dynasty.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other Works:<\/strong> He is also noted for his involvement in translating the <strong>Abhidharmavibhasa Sastra.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-130 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other options are incorrect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-block-list wp-elements-131\">\n<li><strong>(a) Prajnaparamita Sutra:<\/strong> These Mahayana &#8220;Perfection of Wisdom&#8221; texts were primarily associated with other translators like <strong>Kumarajiva<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(b) Visuddhimagga: <\/strong>This is a landmark Theravada text written by <strong>Buddhaghosa<\/strong> in Sri Lanka during the 5th century, after Sanghabhuti&#8217;s time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(d) Lalitavistara:<\/strong> While it is a biographical text on the life of Buddha used in both <strong>Sarvastivada and Mahayana traditions,<\/strong> Sanghabhuti is not historically linked to its commentary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to the Information 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