Current Affairs Questions

Schizothorax Sikusirumensis Fish

In which of the following state, a new species of fish named ‘Schizothorax sikusirumensis’ has been discovered?

A
Assam
B
West Bengal
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Mizoram

Mount Merapi

In which of the following country active volcano Mount Merapi is being located?

A
Indonesia
B
Philippines
C
Italy
D
Greece

Gee's Golden Langur

Consider the following statements with reference to the Gee's golden langur:

  1. The Gee's golden langur belongs to the Old World monkey family and is one of the most endangered primate species of India.
  2. They are listed in Appendix I of CITES and Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Pangolins

Consider the following statements:

  1. Pangolins are mammals of the order Pholidota.
  2. Chinese pangolin has been listed as “critically endangered”.
  3. Indian pangolin has been listed as “endangered”.
A
Only 1
B
1 and 3
C
Only 2
D
1, 2 and 3

Mugger Or Marsh Crocodile

Consider the following statements:

  1. The mugger or marsh crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) is listed as a Critically Endangered by IUCN.
  2. The estuarine or saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is listed as Vulnerable by IUCN.
  3. The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is being listed as least concern by IUCN.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
1 and 2
B
Only 3
C
1 and 3
D
None of the above

Axone Or Fermented Soya Bean

In which of the following northeastern state, ethnic cuisine- Axone or fermented soya bean is being prepared and eaten by tribal population across the state?

A
Manipur
B
Nagaland
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Tripura

Ninth Schedule Of The Constitution

Consider the following statements with reference to the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution:

  1. The Ninth Schedule contains a list of central and state laws which cannot be challenged in courts.
  2. The Schedule became a part of the Constitution in 1952, when the document was amended for the first time.
  3. It was created by the new Article 31B, which along with 31A was brought in by the government to protect laws related to agrarian reform and for abolishing the Zamindari system.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

GST Council

Consider the following statements:

  1. GST Council is a constitutional body under Article 279A.
  2. It was introduced by the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016.
  3. The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister and other members include the Union State Minister of Revenue or Finance and Ministers in-charge of Finance or Taxation of all the States.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Raja Parba

In which of the following state, Raja Parba or festival is being celebrated?

A
Assam
B
West Bengal
C
Jharkhand
D
Odisha

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

Recently, which of the following port has been renamed as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port?

A
Kolkata Port
B
Paradip Port
C
Vishakhapatnam Port
D
None of the above
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