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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 13, 2022 [Mock Test]
Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 13, 2022 [Mock Test]
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1. Which of the following statements about Kushiyara River is correct?
[A] It forms on the India-Bangladesh border as a branch of the Feni River.
[B] It originates in the South Tripura district.
[C] Maitri Setu, a 1.9km Long Bridge is constructed over it to link India-Bangladesh.
[D] It is a distributary river in Bangladesh and Assam.
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Correct Answer: D [It is a distributary river in Bangladesh and Assam.]
Notes:- The Kushiyara River is a distributary river in Bangladesh and Assam. It forms on the India-Bangladesh border as a branch of the Barak River when the Barak separates into the Kushiyara and Surma.
- The Kushiyara rejoins with the Surma at Markuli in Ajmiriganj upazila (Bangladesh) and flows south upto Bhairab Bazar (Bangladesh) receiving the name Kalni.
- The Kalni meets with the Dhanu (Bangladesh), a branch of the Surma and renamed as the Meghna.
- The Feni River, also known as Feni Nodi in Bengali, forms part of the India-Bangladesh border.
- It originates in the South Tripura district, passes through Sabroom town on the Indian side, and meets the Bay of Bengal after it flows into Bangladesh
- Maitri Setu, a 1.9km Long Bridge Over Feni River is constructed in Tripura to link India-Bangladesh.
2. Consider the following statements:
- Zero Shadow Day is observed in places that lie above the Tropic of Cancer and below the Tropic of Capricorn.
- Day Zero is the day when the taps in an area will run dry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:
Zero Shadow Day occurs in locations between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, not above or below them. Day Zero refers to the day taps run dry due to extreme water shortage, as first discussed in South Africa. Thus, only statement 2 is correct.
3. Which of the following canine species is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List?
- Dhole
- Indian grey wolf
- Tibetan wolf
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The dhole and Indian grey wolf are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, primarily due to habitat loss and declining populations. The Tibetan wolf, however, is not classified as Endangered by IUCN globally, though it faces threats and is protected under Indian and CITES regulations. Hence, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Originally written on
December 17, 2022
and last modified on
December 17, 2022.
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