Places in News Current Affairs MCQs
21. Mount Fagradalsfjall is a volcano situated in which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Iceland
[C] Japan
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: B [Iceland]
Notes:
Mount Fagradalsfjall is situated on the Reykjanes Peninsula. It has registered around 2,200 earthquakes recently.
The volcano is situated around 40 kilometres from Reykjavík, Iceland. Thousands of earthquakes in the region in recent weeks warned of geological activity.
22. 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.
23. India has signed agreement with UAE for establishment of an IIT campus in which location?
[A] Dubai
[B] Abu Dhabi
[C] Sharjah
[D] Al Ain
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Correct Answer: B [Abu Dhabi]
Notes:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited the United Arab Emirates. During the visit, India and the UAE signed agreements pertaining to the utilization of local currencies for cross-border transactions and the establishment of an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to the UAE marked his fifth visit to the country since assuming office in 2014.
24. Where is the Chachin Grazing Festival celebrated?
[A] Assam
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Chachin Grazing Festival is celebrated in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, by local graziers of the Tawang region near Bumla Pass. The 2-day event held this year witnessed participation from grazers all across the Tawang region.
The Chachin and other traditional grazing areas near Bumla Pass have played a crucial role in sustaining the local Monpa way of life.
25. Which Indian state is set to inaugurate the largest office space in a single project globally?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Telangana
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Surat Diamond Bourse, which is acclaimed as the largest office space in a single project globally.
The Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) has been strategically designed to relocate and expand the diamond trading industry from Mumbai to Surat, the central hub for diamond cutting and polishing, with the intention of further growth and development.
26. Mt Brammah is a mountain massif located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Bihar
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Brammah is a mountain massif located in the Kishtwar Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir, India, situated east of Kishtwar town and in close proximity to the Himachal Pradesh border.
An Indian team has made history by successfully reaching the summit of Mt Brammah 1, which is standing at a height of 6,416 metres.
27. ‘Batagaika crater’, the largest permafrost crater in the world, is located in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] Philippines
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
Scientists have sounded an alarm as the Batagaika crater, the largest permafrost crater in the world located in Russia’s Far East, is experiencing thawing.
The concerning “mega slump” poses a threat to cities and towns in northern and northeastern Russia.
28. Te’omim Cave, which was seen in the news, is located in which city?
[A] Jerusalem
[B] Paris
[C] Rome
[D] Cairo
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Correct Answer: A [Jerusalem]
Notes:
The Te’omim Cave in Jerusalem was found to host more than 100 ceramic lamps squeezed into the cave’s crevices.
In a new study, researchers propose that these objects were probably employed for summoning deceased spirits and uncovering their hidden knowledge, a ritual referred to as necromancy.
29. Which river serves as the predominant border between the United States and Mexico?
[A] Niagara River
[B] Rio Grande River
[C] St. Lawrence River
[D] Detroit River
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Correct Answer: B [Rio Grande River]
Notes:
The Rio Grande River, spanning 3,051 kilometers, flows from Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico and serves as the predominant border between the United States and Mexico throughout most of Texas.
Recently, the US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas and its Republican Governor Greg Abbott for placing floating barriers in the Rio Grande River to impede migrants from crossing over from Mexico.
30. ‘Great Barrier Reef’ is the world’s largest coral reef system, located in which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Japan
[C] Indonesia
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: A [Australia]
Notes:
‘Great Barrier Reef’ is the world’s largest coral reef system, located in Australia. UNESCO, the United Nations organization responsible for deciding on the potential in danger listing of the Great Barrier Reef, chose to postpone the decision for another year rather than voting on it.
This is mainly due to the change in approach by the Australian government.
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