14-Jun-23: UPSC Current Affairs Daily Quiz

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?

JATAN, often seen in the news, is associated with which of the following?

It is a chemical decomposition achieved by passing an electric current through a liquid or a solution that contains ions. Depending on the solution and the materials in use, the process can release gases, form solids or even leave behind a completely new solution. It also has applications in producing green hydrogen.

Identify the technique/process described in the above paragraph:

The waterway component of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport project (KMTTP) passes through this river. It is a transboundary river between India and Myanmar. It is the biggest southern flowing river in Mizoram and holds immense sentimental values for Mizo people.

Identify the river using the description given above:

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.

2 The name of the Cyclone Biparjoy, formed in the Bay of Bengal region, was suggested by Bangladesh.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Recently Meitei and Kuki groups are news, are found in which part of India

Which of the following condition(s) is/ are conducive for the cyclone formation

1. A pre-existing weak low-pressure area

2.  Absence of the Coriolis force

3. A warm sea temperature in excess of 26 degrees Celsius

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements, with reference to Global DPI Summit

1. It was held in India as the side event of third meeting of G20 Digital Economy Working Group

2. It aims for IndiaStack initiatives such as UPI, Aadhaar, DigiLocker and UMANG

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Recently, Mayon Volcano erupts in which country

Consider the following pairs

Puppetry                               State

1. Kundhei                                Odisha
2. Putul Nautch                        Bihar
3. Pavakoothu                          Tamil Nadu

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?