The extremely high temperatures recorded in New Delhi in the last two days are extraordinary. But they are in keeping with the global trend in the last couple of years that has seen record-breaking temperatures being reported from several locations across the world.

For example, the United Kingdom crossed 40 degree Celsius for the first time ever in July 2022. A small town in China’s northwest recorded 52 degree Celsius last year, the highest ever for that country. In 2021, Sicily in Italy recorded 48.8 degree Celsius, the highest for Europe ever. These are just a few examples.
An analysis by Carbon Brief, a UK-based publication focused on climate change, last year showed that nearly 40% of the Earth had recorded its highest-ever daily temperature between 2013 to 2023. This includes places in Antarctica as well.

Source – https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained

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In his maiden speech after the 2024 Lok Sabha election results were declared on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will continue to take big decisions in its third term and strike hard against corruption.

Stating that the Constitution of India is a “guiding light”, Mr. Modi said the “NDA has always worked for all sections of society and 25 crore people were pulled out of poverty, including many from the SC [Scheduled Caste], ST [Scheduled Tribe] and OBC [Other Backward Class] categories.”

Source- https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/nda-will-t

5th JUNE 2024 CLAT

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Passage 1

1. Which weather station in Delhi recorded a record high temperature of 52.9°C, the highest ever in India? However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) later clarified that the extreme temperature was due to an error in the sensor or local factors.

A. Mungeshpur

B. Dilli Haat

C. Safdarjung

D. Narela

2. The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 56.7°C in Death Valley in 1913, which is situated at?

A. Algeria

B. Mexico

C. USA

D. Libya

3. Global sea level has risen by about 8 inches since 1880 and is projected to rise by at least another ___ by 2100. In a high-emissions scenario, it could potentially rise as high as 6.6 feet.

A. 1.2 feet

B. 1 feet

C. 10 inch

D. 8 inch

4. Which of this is incorrect?

A. United Kingdom: Surpassed 40°C for the first time in July 2022.

B. China: Recorded its highest temperature of 52°C in a northwestern town last year.

C. Europe: Sicily, Italy, reached 48.8°C in 2021, a record for the continent.

D. India: Gujarat's Phalodi recorded the highest temperature of 51°C in 2016.

5. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate’? 1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits. 2. Large deposits of ‘methane hydrate’ are found in Arctic Tundra and under the sea floor. 3. Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Passage 2

6. . BJP fell almost 32 short of the halfway mark of 272 seats in the Lok Sabha. As per Article 81 of the Constitution, the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha can be?

A. 543

B. 545

C. 550

D. 552

7. With 28 seats between them, which of this are the parties which hold the balance of the BJPled National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in their hands?

A. JD (U) and YSRP

B. TDP and BJD

C. YSRP and SHS

D. TDP and JD(U)

8. In the state assembly election, in a historic upset, the 24-year-long tenure of a CM came to an end, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) poised to form the government with a narrow majority in the eastern State. The state is?

A. Andhra Pradesh

B. Odisha

C. Telangana

D. Tamil Nadu

9. The _____ handed a crushing defeat to the ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls on Tuesday, securing 135 seats.

A. TDP

B. BJP

C. JD(U)

D. JeN

10.Which of this is not a part of INDIA alliance?

A. JMM

B. RJD