UPSC Current Affairs Quiz 13/05/2021

Bennu is often seen in the news. In this respect, consider the following statements:

1) It has been classified as a Near Earth Object.

2) It is believed to be originated in the main Asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

3) OSIRIS-Rex is the first mission to land on an asteroid.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the Gopal Krishna Gokhale, consider the following statements:

1) He was a member of the Imperial Legislative Council.

2) He established the Servants of India Society in 1905.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arrange the following places from North to south:

1) Golan height

2) Tel aviv

3) Gaza

4) West bank

Select the correct code:

Consider the following statements regarding National Bamboo Mission (NBM):

1) The restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM) was launched in 2018-19 for holistic development of the bamboo sector through a cluster-based approach.

2) Direct subsidy of 80% is given to farmers at Rs 1.00 lakh per ha.

3) The Mission is presently being executed by 5 States through the respective State Bamboo Missions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to the United Nation report regarding methane emission,Consider the following statements.

1) Methane emissions  45% cut would prevent global warming by up to 0.3 degrees Celsius by 2045

2) Methane levels dropped during the COVID -19 pandemic.

3) Approx 32% methane gas is emitted from agricultural activities.

Which of the above  statements is/are correct?