UPSC QUIZ 16.07.2023

Q1. Consider the following statements related to Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban:

1. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organized a review-cum-workshop to evaluate and accelerate the planning and implementation of the second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U 2.0) across the country.

2. The report stated that approximately 27% of the total population in India continues to practice open defecation.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. Exploring the vast expanse of space has always been an intriguing endeavor for astronomers and scientists alike. Over the years, numerous planets outside our Solar System, known as exoplanets, have been discovered, each presenting its own set of unique characteristics.

2. Among these discoveries, one planet has captured the attention of researchers due to its remarkable reflective properties: LTT9777b.

3. LTT9779b stands out as the most reflective planet observed outside of our Solar System. Reflectivity refers to the amount of light a planet reflects from its host star.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?