Current Affairs Quiz – 26th June 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding Underground Coal Gasification (UCG):

1. The goal of UCG is to convert coal in-situ into valuable gases such as methane, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide for various industrial applications.
2. India’s first UCG pilot project has been initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements about the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme:

1. It is one of the oldest established programs for international capacity building, providing training to officials in both the civilian and defense sectors.
2. It is managed by the Development Partnership Administration of the Ministry of External Affairs.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

3. Consider the following statements regarding the “Poori Padhai Desh Ki Bhalai” campaign:

1. It is a nationwide awareness campaign launched by Child Rights and You (CRY) to raise awareness and increase girls’ school participation in India.
2. The campaign is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements with respect to Iberian lynx

1. They are found only in Spain and Portugal.
2. It is listed under the vulnerable category in the IUCN red list.
3. It is the world’s most endangered feline species.

How many of the statements given above are correct?