Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 02 October 2023

1. How many of the following are major wind energy producing States?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Rajasthan
4. Tamil Nadu
5. Telangana
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2. With reference to the CALIPSO mission, consider the following statements:
1. It contributes to improved air quality assessments and weather forecasting.
2. It is a joint NASA-ESA mission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements with respect to River Cauvery:
1. The River Cauvery rises at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range in the Western Ghats in Karnataka and drains into the Bay of Bengal.
2. The disputed Mekedatu Dam Project is being proposed to be built across River Cauvery.
3. Harangi, Shimsha and the Arkavati River are the important tributaries of the River Cauvery.
How many of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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5. The recently launched solar observatory, Aditya-L1 will be parked in L1 Lagrange position around the sun. What are the significances of L1 position?

1. L1 is located between the Sun and the Earth and lie along the line connecting the same.
2. L1 is a stable Lagrange point compared to L5
3. If successful, Aditya-L1 will become the first mission to placed in the L1 position

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