Current affairs 20-01-2025(2025-01-21)

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Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Bankapur sanctuary in Karnataka is the only wolf sanctuary in India.
2. Indian grey wolf is an endangered species.

How many of the following projects are associated with the state Andhra Pradesh?
1. Amaravati
2. Banakacherla
3. Polavaram
4. Kaleshwaram

Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Rat hole mining is a scientific and safe method of sustainable mining followed by miners in North eastern states of India.
2. NGT encourages rat hole mining for coal as it has less damage over ecosystem.

Which of the following straits connects Indian ocean with Pacific ocean?
1. Malacca
2. Sunda
3. Lombok

Usually, the presence of water hyacinth is linked to pollution. It is known to thrive in the presence of contaminants and grows quickly and is considered the most invasive aquatic plant species in the world. Which of the following is/are the negative impact on water body due to this plant species?
1. It can block sunlight and impact airflow
2. Affecting the quality of aquatic life and water purity
3. It causes drastic drop of fish population