2026Current AffairsDirect Conceptual / Factual MCQGeomorphology & Volcanic Features
Tungurahua Volcano, which was declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2025, is situated in which one among the following countries?
A.Ecuador
B.Peru
C.Bolivia
D.Colombia
Explanation: * Ecuador: Tungurahua, meaning "Throat of Fire" in the Quechua language, is an active stratovolcano situated in Ecuador's Eastern Andes (Cordillera Oriental), roughly 140 km south of Quito. In 2025, it was recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark (Ecuador's second geopark after Imbabura).
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2024Current AffairsMulti-statement (Traditional Style)Global Demographics & Resources
Consider the following countries:
1. Italy
2. Japan
3. Nigeria
4. South Korea
5. South Africa
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population?
A.1, 2 and 4
B.1, 3 and 5
C.2 and 4 only
D.3 and 5 only
Explanation: * Item 1 is included: Italy is known for its rapidly aging population, where over 23% of the demographic was older than 65 in 2019, with models predicting its population could halve by 2100. * Item 2 is included: Japan holds the world's oldest population average and faces sharp population declines from its historical peak. * Item 3 is not included: Contrary to aging trends, Nigeria has a soaring birth rate and is projected to hold one of the world's largest working-age populations by 2100. * Item 4 is included: South Korea faces a severe demographic crisis with a plunging fertility rate that hit a record low of 0.68 in 2024, threatening its welfare stability. * Item 5 is not included: South Africa does not rank among the global frontrunners frequently highlighted for structural population halving or extreme sub-replacement drops. * Therefore, countries 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
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