1. Home
  2. Current Affairs
  3. Current Questions!

Current Affairs Questions

Kharchi Puja

In which of the following states, Kharchi Puja is celebrated with much zeal and devotion?

A
Manipur
B
Odish
C
Chhattisgarh
D
Tripura

Indian Monsoon

Consider the following statements with respect to Indian Monsoon:

  1. The onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala marks the beginning of the four-month monsoon season over India.
  2. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands generally start getting monsoon rainfall before Kerela.
  3. A delayed onset of Monsoon in Kerela means the delay the arrival of the monsoon in other parts of the country.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1, 2 and 3
B
2 and 3
C
1 only
D
1 and 2

Cyclones

Consider the following statements with respect to Cyclones:

  1. A cyclone is an area of low pressure around which the winds flow counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere.
  2. It halts the onwards progression of Monsoon.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

National Remote Sensing Centre

Consider the following statements with National Remote Sensing Centre:

  1. It is responsible for remote sensing satellite data acquisition and processing, data dissemination, aerial remote sensing and decision support for disaster management.
  2. NRSC Ground station at Shadnagar acquires Earth Observation data from Indian remote-sensing satellites but not from different foreign satellites.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

International Whaling Commission

Consider the following statements with respect to International Whaling Commission:

  1. The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is an international body set up under the aegis of United Nations.
  2. Japan is the only country opposing it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

International Renewable Energy Agency

According to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which country is now the lowest-cost producer of solar power globally?

A
Canada
B
Germany
C
India
D
China

Paddy Frogs

Consider the following statements with respect to Paddy Frogs:

  1. This is the first known species of this genus which was originally described from the island of Sri Lanka.
  2. It is currently endemic to Northeast India.
  3. It has been declared the state amphibian

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
2 only
B
1, 2 and 3
C
2 and 3
D
1 and 2

Kappaphycus Alvarezii

Recently, Kappaphycus alvarezii has been in news. What is it?

A
Seaweed
B
Fish
C
Type of corals
D
A harmful fertilizer

Air Pollution

Consider the following statements with regard to Air Pollution:

  1. The government has banned import of pet coke for purpose of trading in Delhi and its neighbouring states.
  2. Government launched a people’s campaign #SelfiewithSapling.
  3. National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) has set a target to reduce 10 per cent of the pollution in three years and 30 per cent in the next 5 years.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1, 2 and 3
B
Only 1
C
1 and 2
D
1 and 3

Forest As Living Entities

A country has recognized forest as Living Entities. Which country is it?

A
Chile
B
Peru
C
El Salvador
D
Laos
Showing 3,321-3,330 of 4,679 items.