Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 27-06-2024

Consider the following statements regarding geo-heritage sites in India:

1. The Lonar crater in Maharashtra is estimated to be around 576,000 years old.
2. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has the regulatory powers to implement preservation measures for geological monuments.
3. India has a comprehensive legislation for geo-heritage conservation.

Which of these statements is/are incorrect?

Regarding the 'Rhisotope' project in South Africa, consider the
following statements:

1. Radioactive material is injected into live rhinoceros horns.
2. The radioactive material dose is high enough to harm the animals’ health.
3. The project aims to render the horn useless for human consumption.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about coal mining in India:

1. Prolonged exposure to pollutants from coal mining can cause chronic bronchitis and asthma.
2. Nearly half of India’s installed power generation capacity is coal-powered thermal plants.
3. Renewable energy accounted for 71.5% of the new power generation capacity added in India in the first quarter of this year.

How many of these statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Biological Diversity Act in India:

1. It was implemented in 2002.
2. There are currently 18 notified biosphere reserves under this Act.
3. The Act also includes provisions for the preservation of geo-heritage sites.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

Consider the following statements about South India’s first leopard safari:

1. It is located in the Bannerghatta Biological Park.
2. It houses leopards (Panthera pardus) and hamadryas baboons.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?