Daily Current Affairs 26 November 2023

1.		Who initially discovered the fossilized dinosaur "trackways" of Farlowichnus rapidus?

Brazilian geologist

Indian paleontologist

Italian priest and paleontologist Giuseppe Leonardi

UAE archaeologist

2.		How does the Supreme Court interpret Article 200 in relation to Governors withholding assent to bills?

Article 200 grants Governors unrestricted veto power.

Governors can withhold assent without any constitutional constraints.

Governors must strictly follow the constitutional mandate, ensuring communication to the State Legislature.

Article 200 allows Governors to veto bills indefinitely.

3.		What is the UAE's goal for renewables capacity and energy efficiency by 2030?

Double renewables capacity and triple energy efficiency.

Triple renewables capacity and double energy efficiency.

Quadruple renewables capacity and maintain energy efficiency.

Halve renewables capacity and double energy efficiency.

4.		According to the Supreme Court ruling, what happens if the State Assembly reiterates a Bill, with or without amendments?

Governors gain discretionary power to withhold assent.

Governors lose all authority over the Bill.

Governors are obligated to grant assent without any choice or discretion.

Governors can withhold assent without consequences.

5.		What distinctive feature of Farlowichnus rapidus is highlighted by the geological service?

Large size

Herbivorous diet

Swift behavior

Aquatic habitat

6.		According to the Supreme Court, who has the final decision on accepting the Governor's advice regarding a bill?

Governor

State Legislature

President

Prime Minister

7.		What did the study on earthquake processes challenge regarding past assumptions?

The occurrence of earthquakes as precursors.

The assumption of point sources for direct AWs.

The role of geomagnetism in ionospheric perturbations.

The impact of earthquakes on the lithosphere.

8.		How does the Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions?

By reducing household energy consumption.

By displacing 2.4 million tonnes of carbon annually.

By implementing carbon capture technology.

By promoting energy-efficient appliances.

9.		According to the India Index 2023, what is the projected growth of India's food processing industry by 2026?

INR 20 trillion

INR 30 trillion

INR 40.1 trillion

INR 50 trillion

10.		What did the recent Supreme Court ruling establish regarding Governors' veto power over bills?

Governors have absolute discretion in withholding assent to bills.

Governors must promptly send back a bill to the State Legislature if they withhold assent.

Governors can veto bills without any obligation to communicate with the State Legislature.

Governors have the authority to veto bills without considering the constitutional mandate.