Current affairs Feb 15(2025-02-16)

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Which of the following countries are part of ‘West Asian Quad’?
1. India
2. Israel
3. UAE
4. U.S.A
5. Iran
6. Turkey

With reference to the risks associated with rebuilding the Teesta-3 dam, consider the following factors:
1. Geological instability in the Himalayan region
2. Increasing frequency of glacial lake outburst floods due to climate change
3. Unpredictability of extreme rainfall events in the region
4. Potential socio-economic consequences for downstream communities
Which of the above factors should be prioritized while assessing the feasibility of rebuilding large hydroelectric projects in the Himalayas?

Black carbon, often mentioned in the context of climate change, is associated with which of the following effects?

1. Accelerated melting of glaciers and ice caps
2. Reduction in cloud formation, leading to decreased rainfall
3. Increased atmospheric warming due to its heat-absorbing properties
4. Improvement in soil fertility when deposited on agricultural land
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Which of the following factors can contribute to an increase in wholesale food inflation in India?
1. Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events
2. Higher transportation costs 
3. Rising fuel prices
4. A decline in global edible oil production 
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Lake Kivu, often mentioned in the news is located between which two countries?