UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 05 December 2023

1. Consider the following statements:

1. As per Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2023 released by Ministry of Jal Shakti, rainfall contributes to nearly 90% of the total annual Groundwater recharge.
2. Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is an apex organization dealing with groundwater works under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Which of the following conventions is related to Marine pollution?

3. How many of the following countries endorsed UAE Declaration on Climate and Health?

1. United States
2. United Kingdom
3. Brazil
4. India

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

4. Consider the following statements with respect to Cyclones:

1. Cyclone is characterised by outward spiralling winds that rotate anticlockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
2. Western coasts are more prone to cyclones than the eastern coasts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Which of the following is not a part of AUKUS?