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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – August 20, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – August 20, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Which of the following country’s government had an underwater cabinet meeting to highlight the threat of global warming?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Maldives
[C] Seychelles
[D] Madagascar
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Correct Answer: B [Maldives]
Notes:- The government of Maldives held a cabinet meeting in 2009 under water to highlight the threat of global warming. The Maldivian president and ministers wanted to let the world know what would happen in a few years if climate change wasn’t checked soon.
2. Consider the following statements:
- June 5 is celebrated as World Environment Day (WED) since 1972.
- The theme for 2022 is ‘Only One Earth’.
- Sweden is the most sustainable city in the world.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 and 2
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:
World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5, but since 1974, not 1972. The 2022 theme is ‘Only One Earth.’ Sweden is recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable countries and is home to Gothenburg, ranked as the world’s most sustainable city. Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.
3. ‘Mylo’ is an un-leather fabric and a very sustainable product. It is made from which of the following organic material?
[A] Mushroom
[B] Bamboo
[C] Eucalyptus
[D] Coconut
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Correct Answer: A [Mushroom]
Notes:
Mylo is a leather-like material made from mycelium, the underground root structure of mushrooms. Mylo is a sustainable alternative to leather because it can be grown without polluting substances. It is also more sustainable than synthetic leathers, which are usually made from petroleum-derived inputs.
Mylo is grown in a controlled indoor environment. The growing process is designed to be low impact and takes less than two weeks. It emits fewer greenhouse gases and uses less water and resources than animal-based leather.
Mylo is 80% bio-based and is completely biodegradable and compostable. However, when extra durability is needed, the mushroom leather is reinforced with polyurethane, which decreases its biodegradability.
Originally written on
August 23, 2022
and last modified on
August 23, 2022.
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