Explanation

•  In indirect speech, the imperative sentence "Don't sleep" is converted into "You are instructed not to sleep."
• The reporting verb "instructed" is used to convey the command.

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Explanation

• Sound waves are mechanical waves and need a medium to travel.
  • They travel fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases.
  • Solid particles are closely packed, allowing rapid vibration transfer.

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Explanation

• Nocturnal insects are active at night.
• Examples include moths, crickets, and many beetles.

Additional information:

• Diurnal insects: Active during the day (e.g., butterflies, bees)
• Crepuscular insects: Active at dawn and dusk (e.g., mosquitoes, some moths)

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Explanation

The Torah is the compilation of the first five books 

Tawrat (Torah): Revealed to Prophet Musa (Moses).

Additional information

First revealed Holy book: Tawrat

Second revealed Holy book: Zaboor

Third revealed Holy book: Injeel

Last revealed holy book: Quran

Explanation

Loose smut is a fungal disease that affects wheat.

Additional information:

Major wheat fungal diseases:

• Loose smut – Ustilago tritici
• Leaf rust – Puccinia triticina
• Stem rust – Puccinia graminis
• Stripe rust – Puccinia striiformis
• Karnal bunt – Tilletia indica

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Explanation

• The progeny of Breeder Seed is called Foundation Seed.
• Foundation Seed is genetically pure and used to produce Certified Seed for farmers.
• It acts as a bridge between experimental breeder seed and commercial seed production.

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Explanation

• Gram blight is a fungal disease affecting gram (chickpea) plants.
• Caused by Ascochyta rabiei (Ascochyta blight).
• Leads to leaf spots, stem lesions, and pod damage, reducing yield.
• Occurs mainly in cool and wet climates.
• Managed by resistant varieties, crop rotation, and fungicides.

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Explanation

Host Country: Japan

Host City: Tokyo

Actual Dates: July 23 – August 8, 2021

Reason for Delay: COVID-19 pandemic 

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• A kremlin is found in historic Russian cities. 
• It includes five palaces, four cathedrals.
• It was built between the 14th and 17th centuries.
• Since the 13th century, the Kremlin was the Great Prince's residence.

Additional information:

• The complex now serves as the official residence of the Russian President.
• The name Kremlin means "fortress inside a city".

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Explanation

The current President of France is Emmanuel Macron.

He has been serving as president since 14 May 2017 and was re‑elected in 2022.

Macron is the eighth President of the Fifth Republic of France.

He leads the centrist political movement Renaissance.

Last updated on 25 Jan 2026