UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 29 November 2023

1. Consider the following statements

1. There is no provision under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 to declare a site as a “Water Heritage Site”
2. 75 sites in India have been declared as Water Heritage Sites by the Ministry of Jal Shakti

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements with respect to Rat-Hole Mining

1. Rat-hole mining is a technique used to extract coal from thin, horizontal layers of coal.
2. This type of mining is commonly seen in Meghalaya.
3. The practice of rat-hole mining is prohibited in India.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3. Consider the following statements with respect to Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIBs):

1. Banks that have a systemic importance above a certain threshold are designated as D-SIBs.
2. Banks whose assets exceed 5% of GDP are considered part of this group.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Practice Question

Consider the following statements with respect to Lightning:

1. Lightning is the main precursor for natural wildfires.
2. Lightning is recognized by the World Meteorological Organisation as an essential climate variable.
3. Lightning produces nitrogen oxides, which are strong greenhouse gases that trap earth’s outgoing heat.

How many statement(s) given above is/are correct?

5. Amaterasu, which has been in the news recently, is associated with: