CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ-56

Which of the following statements regarding China’s population decline is/are correct?
1) China’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in 2020 was 1.3 births per woman, slightly higher than the TFR reported in the 2010 and 2000 censuses.
2) Despite the relaxation of the One-child policy in 2016, allowing couples to have up to two children, China’s population continued to decline in 2023.
3) China’s demographic trends, including a decline in fertility rates, are influenced by factors such as an increasingly educated population and societal pressures.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding the evolution of animal size and the impact of ecological factors are correct?
1) According to Cope’s Rule, there is a general tendency for animal groups to evolve smaller body sizes over thousands and millions of years.
2) During periods of abundant resources and reduced competition between species, animals tend to grow larger, as exemplified by the colossal dinosaurs of the Jurassic era.
3) The study led by Shovonlal Roy suggests that the shrinking of Alaskan horses between 24,000 and 14,500 years ago was primarily driven by changes in climate and vegetation during the Ice Age.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?

What triggered the recent market crash in 2024?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the recent missile strikes between Iran and Pakistan and their implications for India’s security calculus in the Middle East?