Current Affairs Question - 04 April 2019
International Biodiversity & Conservation
Wetlands Of International Importance
If Wetlands of International Importance is brought under ‘Montreaux Record’, what will it imply?
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Changes in ecological character have occurred or are occurring or likely to occur in the future.
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Survival of wetlands depends upon the cultural factors of the communities present in that region.
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The country in which it is located shall enact a law to prohibit any human activity within 5 km from the edge of wetland.
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It is given the status of a ‘World Heritage Site’.
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International Biodiversity & Conservation
IUCN Status
Match the following:
- Batagur Baska Endangered
- Irrawaddy Dolphin Critically Endangered
- Fishing Cat Endangered
Species IUCN
Which among the following is correctly matched?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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None
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National Biodiversity & Conservation
Batagur Baska
Consider the following statements about ‘Batagur Baska’:
- It is found only in fresh waters.
- It is omnivorous and is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ as per the IUCN.
- A captive conservation breeding programme has been implemented in Kanha National Park.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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International Biodiversity & Conservation
Wetlands
Which among the following are descriptions of ‘Wetlands’:
- It acts as lungs of the ecosystem.
- It acts as a shock absorber.
- It acts as natural sponge.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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International Intergovernmental Organizations, International Institutions, Agencies & Fora
Global Findex Database
Global Findex Database is brought by?
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IMF
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UNCTAD
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World Bank
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WTO
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National Indian Art & Culture
Theyyam
Consider the following statements about ‘Theyyam’:
- This dance form has an umbilical relationship with the nature.
- It is performed predominantly by women.
- It is performed in front of sacred groves called as Kaavu.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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3 only
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