01-Jan-24: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Salton Sea’

1. It is a shallow, saline lake located in the Great Lakes region of Minnesota State of the USA.
2. It is an important stopping point for migratory waterfowl and serves as a critical habitat for birds moving North to Canada.
3. Recently, the USA’s Department of Energy discovered one of the largest Natural gas Reserves beneath the Salton Sea.

How many statements given above are correct?

Recently, ‘Essequibo River’ was in the news. It discharges into which one of the following water bodies?

Which one of the following statements describes the ‘Green Deposits’ best?

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Srimukhalingam temple’

1. It is located in the state of Odisha.
2. This temple is built in the Kalinga architectural style.
3. It was constructed in the 9^th century CE by kings of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. It is located in the western corner of the Nilgiris Plateau in the state of Tamil Nadu and is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
2. It was established with the prime motive of conserving its keystone species – the Nilgiri Tahr.
3. It is also home to Mukurthi Peak (2,554m), the fourth-highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills.
4. The Pykara and Kundah rivers flow through the park.

The above-mentioned statements refer to which one of the following national parks?