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With reference to the Kamchatka Peninsula, consider the following statements: 1. It lies in far eastern Russia between the Sea of Okhotsk and the Pacific Ocean. 2. It is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire. 3. It is completely outside any UNESCO World Heritage Site.

With reference to the Souparnika (Sowparnika) River, consider the following statements: 1. It is a west-flowing river of Karnataka. 2. It originates from the Kodachadri Hills of the Western Ghats. 3. It drains into the Bay of Bengal.

Consider the following statements regarding the silk of Darwin’s Bark Spider: 1. It is stronger and tougher than steel of the same thickness. 2. It is more than twice as tough as any other spider silk studied so far. 3. It is synthetically produced and harvested for commercial use.

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Mega Quiz Correct Answer with Ecplanation! 1. The discussions during IICDEM 2026 will primarily focus on: 1. Global electoral challenges 2. International electoral standards 3. Innovations and best practices in election processes 4. Electoral dispute adjudication by international courts Select the correct answer using the code below: A. 1, 2 and 3 only B. 1 and 4 only C. 2 and 4 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: A Explanation: • IICDEM discussions focus on: o Electoral challenges o Standards and norms o Innovations and best practices • Judicial adjudication of disputes is not part of its mandate. Source: DD News 2. The Type 096 Tang-Class submarine, recently in the news, is best described as: A. A diesel-electric attack submarine B. A nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) C. A nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) D. A conventionally powered ballistic missile submarine Answer: C Explanation: • The Type 096 Tang-Class is a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). • SSBNs are designed to carry submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) and form the sea-based leg of nuclear deterrence. • It is not an attack submarine (SSN). Source: WION 3. With reference to C-DOT’s Cell Broadcast Solution, consider the following statements: 1. It has been developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT). 2. It supports only 4G and 5G mobile networks. 3. It enables geo-targeted alert dissemination. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: B Explanation: • CBS is developed by C-DOT. • It supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks, not just 4G/5G. • It enables geo-targeted alerts, ensuring only affected regions receive messages. Source: PIB 4. In India, saltwater crocodiles are naturally found in which of the following regions? 1. Coastal Odisha 2. West Bengal 3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 4. Gujarat Select the correct answer: A. 1, 2 and 3 only B. 1 and 4 only C. 2 and 4 only D. Answer: A Explanation: • In India, saltwater crocodiles occur in: o Odisha (largest population) o West Bengal (Sundarbans region) o Andaman & Nicobar Islands • They are not native to Gujarat. Source: The Hindu 5. Which of the following best describes cost-push inflation? A. Inflation caused by excessive money supply B. Inflation caused by increase in aggregate demand C. Inflation caused by rise in input costs like wages and raw materials D. Inflation caused by increase in indirect taxes only Answer: C Explanation: • Cost-push inflation occurs when the cost of production increases, leading producers to raise prices. • Common causes: o Increase in wages o Rise in fuel or raw material prices o Supply shocks (e.g., oil price shock) • Demand-pull inflation, not cost-push, is caused by excess demand

In India, saltwater crocodiles are naturally found in which of the following regions? 1. Coastal Odisha 2. West Bengal 3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 4. Gujarat