Places in News Current Affairs MCQs
11. ‘Roche-Cotard cave’, where the Oldest Known Neanderthal Engravings are discovered, is in which country?
[A] France
[B] USA
[C] Italy
[D] Greece
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Correct Answer: A [France]
Notes:
The oldest cave engravings in Europe, dating back around 57,000 years, have been found in the Loire Valley in Roche-Cotard cave.
The designs, believed to be made by Neanderthals, are abstract yet intentional, providing valuable insights into Neanderthal behavior and showcasing deliberate artistic expression predating the arrival of Homo sapiens in Western Europe.
12. ‘Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project’ has been built in which states?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
[B] Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat and Rajasthan
[D] Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh and Assam]
Notes:
NHPC Limited has successfully concluded the construction of the dam for the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric project.
The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, with a capacity of 2,000 Mega Watts, is situated in both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
13. Bogibeel, where the foundation stone for the Inland Waterways Transport Terminal was laid, is in which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The foundation stone for the Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) terminal at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh, Assam was laid recently.
The terminal, located on the bank of the Brahmaputra River (National Waterways 2), will serve as a tourist-cum-cargo facility.
14. Ulez, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] UK
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
The Ulez, located in London, is a designated zone that mandates vehicles emitting significant amounts of pollutants to pay a charge upon entry.
Recently, the expansion of the Ulez in London has led to a legal battle in the high court for the London Mayor.
15. Lansdowne is a hill station located in which state/UT?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, the fifth Marquess of Lansdowne, was a British statesman who was the Viceroy of India from 1888 to 1894.
The picturesque hill station located in Uttarakhand will be renamed as Jaswantgarh, paying homage to Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, a brave recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra and one of the distinguished heroes who fought in the 1962 war against China.
16. Which country proposed to release treated radioactive water from decommissioned Fukushima nuclear reactor into the ocean?
[A] China
[B] South Korea
[C] Japan
[D] Greece
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Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has given its approval to Japan’s proposal of releasing treated radioactive water from the decommissioned Fukushima nuclear reactor into the ocean.
The water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, contaminated from fuel rod contact, has been distilled and is currently stored in tanks holding approximately 1.3 million tonnes of radioactive water.
17. Philadelphia, where a mass shooting took place, is in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The term “Ghost gun” describes a firearm that is usually built by an individual using components that can be acquired without undergoing a background check or registration process.
The city officials of Philadelphia have declared their initiation of a legal action against two ghost gun manufacturers, specifically JSD Supply and Polymer 80.
18. Kaas Plateau, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Kaas Plateau, situated in the Western Ghats and recognized as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 2012, derived its name from the Kaasa tree (Elaeocarpus glandulosus), also known as Kaas Pathar in Marathi, belonging to the rudraksha family.
A recent research conducted on sediment samples from a seasonal lake located in the Kaas Plateau of the Satara district in Maharashtra, India, has revealed a significant change in the Indian Summer Monsoons.
19. ‘Block 20’, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] Iraq
[B] China
[C] Japan
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: A [Iraq]
Notes:
‘Block 20’, previously referred to as Block 8, is a substantial land-based exploration block located in Iraq’s Western Desert, covering an area of 10,500 square kilometers.
Centre is looking at resuming operations of state-run ONGC Videsh Ltd’s (OVL) hydrocarbon exploration block in Iraq, which has been under force majeure since 2003.
20. Gurdwara Patshahi Rori Sahib Jahman is located in which country?
[A] India
[B] Pakistan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Pakistan]
Notes:
The Gurdwara Patshahi Rori Sahib Jahman carries large spiritual significance dating back centuries and pays tribute to Guru Nanak Dev, the inaugural Guru of Sikhism, by commemorating his life and teachings.
The heritage monument located in Lahore is currently experiencing a state of decay and neglect.
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