1. Context:
Solid Earth reported that land in South Africa has been rising at 2 mm per year from 2012 to 2020.
What is the major reason for such land rise in South Africa?
a) Mineral extraction
b) Tectonic uplift
c) Melting of Glacier
d) Reduction of groundwater
Answer. d) Reduction of groundwater
Reduced surface and groundwater pressure (from drought or overuse) is a major cause of land upliftment in South Africa.
2. What is the IUCN status ( Global) of Dugong?
a) Vulnerable
b) Endangered
c) Critically Endangered
d) Least Concern
Answer. a) Vulnerable
Dugongs (Dugong dugon) are large, herbivorous marine mammals often called “sea cows.
Global ( IUCN): Vulnerable
India ( IUCN): Regionally Endangered
3. Where is the "Kilauea volcano" located?
a) Hawaii, USA
b) Indonesia
c) Philippines
d) Argentina
Answer. a) Hawaii, USA;
Key facts of Kilauea volcano:
Located on the island of Hawaii ( USA)
Located in the Pacific Ocean.
Type of Shield volcano .
Recent eruption in 2024-25.
4. In which state "Ghatampur Thermal Power Project" located?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Bihar
d) Jharkhand
Answer. a) Uttar Pradesh;
Context: The Prime Minister of India dedicated Unit-1 (660 MW) of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Some Important Thermal Power Plants in India:
Singarauli ( Madhya Pradesh)
Koraba ( Chhattisgah)
Ramagundam ( Telangana)
Tuticorin ( Tamil Nadu)
Namrup ( Assam)
Harduaganj ( Uttar Pradesh)
5. The "Lonza Valley" is often in the headlines. Where is it located?
a) Ukraine
b) Russia
c) Switzerland
d) Sweden
Answer. c) Switzerland;
Context: On May 28, 2025, a huge glacier collapsed in the Loetschental ( Lonza) Valley of Switzerland.
The Lonza Valley is located in southern Switzerland within the Alpine region.
Key facts about Switzerland:
It is located in Europe.
It has no coastline.
Its capital is Bern.
The largest city is Zurich.
The Alps cover about 60% of the country.
Its major river is the Rhine.
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