Current Affairs Questions

Current Affairs :

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Consider the following statements about Andaman & Nicobar Islands:

  1. The inhabitants of island include Mongoloid tribes like Sentinels & Jarawas.
  2. The islands receive rainfall from both South-west Monsoon & North-east Monsoon.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Invasive Species

This plant is native to Mexico, where it is called as Mesquite, but now this has become an invasive species all across the world including India; when it was introduced in India it was called as ‘Wonder Tree’ (due to its usage as firewood by the farmers), but is now called as ‘Devil Tree’. These references are with respect to which plant?

A
Eucalyptus.
B
Cassia
C
West Indian Lantana
D
Videshi Kikar (Prosopis juliflora)

The Barren Island

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Barren Island Volcano is a dormant volcano located in Indian Territory.
  2. Barren Island lies around 140 km east of Port Blair.
  3. The last time Barren Island erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Agent Orange

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Agent Orange’:

  1. It is a herbicide that kills the invasive shrubs which compete with the growth of orange tree.
  2. The active ingredient of Agent Orange is a combination of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

Operation Ranch Hand

‘Operation Ranch Hand’ is related to:

A
Yemen Crisis
B
Syria Crisis
C
US-Vietnam War
D
China Belt and Road Initiative

Most Favored Nation Status (MFN)

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Most Favored Nation Status (MFN)’:

  1. India has accorded MFN Status to all the members of WTO.
  2. As per the guidelines of WTO, there can be no exception to MFN.
  3. India has accorded MFN status to Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
3 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
All of the above

None Of The Above (NOTA)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘None of the Above Option (NOTA)’ in the Elections of India:

  1. Opting for NOTA require the involvement of the Presiding Officer.
  2. NOTA option is available to voters in both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha elections.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

None Of The Above (NOTA)

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis None of the Above (NOTA) Option in the Elections of India:

  1. None of the Above (NOTA) is a Right to Reject.
  2. India is the 4th country in the world to have a provision for Negative Voting.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

System Of Air Quality And Weather Forecasting (SAFAR)

System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR) can monitor which of the following parameters?

  1. Mercury
  2. Ozone
  3. Wind Speed
  4. Xylene

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
1, 3 and 4 only

National Air Quality Index (AQI)

National Air Quality Index (AQI) takes into account which of the following pollutants?

  1. Carbon Dioxide
  2. Lead
  3. PM10
  4. Ammonia

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
2, 3 and 4 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
1, 3 and 4 only
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