Daily Current Affairs 26 November 2023

1.		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.

2.		What is the significance of the Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project with respect to COP28?

It signifies the withdrawal of the UAE from COP28.

It showcases the commitment of the UAE to clean energy and global climate action.

It has no relevance to COP28.

It indicates the postponement of COP28.

3.		How do earthquake processes leave their mark on the ionosphere, according to the recent study?

They don't affect the ionosphere.

They cause disturbances in electron numbers.

They lead to changes in magnetic fields.

They influence ocean currents.

4.		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.

5.		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.

6.		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.

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

Brazilian geologist

Indian paleontologist

Italian priest and paleontologist Giuseppe Leonardi

UAE archaeologist

8.		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

9.		In which period does the recently discovered dinosaur species, Farlowichnus rapidus, belong?

Jurassic period

Triassic period

Cretaceous period

Paleogene period

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

Large size

Herbivorous diet

Swift behavior

Aquatic habitat