Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC Prelims : 15th February 2023

1. In-situ leaching technique of lithium extraction involves injecting a liquid solution into the ground to dissolve lithium.
2. Lithium mining does not release any global warming gases into the atmosphere

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1. Deputy speaker is nominated by the speaker from among the members of the Lok Sabha
2. While the deputy speaker acts as a speaker, he can vote in the first instance itself

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. HELINA is a fire and forget class anti-tank guided missile system mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter.
2. HELINA missile system can engage targets in all weather conditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1. It is the highest award bestowed on a military unit in India in recognition of its exceptional services to the nation.
2. Indian Airforce was the first Indian Armed Force to be awarded the President’s Colour.
3. State/UT Police Forces are also eligible for the Colour.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. A mutual fund is a pool of money managed by a professional Fund Manager to be invested for making a profit.
2. Mutual funds in India have a three-tiered structure.
3. The Mutual Fund Board of trustees holds the property of the mutual fund in trust for the benefit of the unit holders.
4. Asset Management Company (AMC) float schemes for the mutual fund and manage the funds mobilized under various schemes.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The Archaeological Survey of India (GSI) declares geo-heritage sites/national geological monuments for protection and maintenance.
2. It is defined as the sites with landforms, structures, caves, and rock sculptures with geo-relic or geo-heritage phenomena.
3. The Mawmluh Cave of Meghalaya was the first geo-heritage site of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. Volcanogenic bedded Barytes of Mangampet -  Andhra Pradesh
2. Akal Fossil wood park - Gujarat
3. Lonar lake -  Maharashtra

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