Current Affairs Question - 11 April 2019

Explanation :

Eutrophication is the increase in nutrient supply of the water body, especially in nitrogen & phosphorus, and Algal Boom is the outcome of eutrophication, per say natural eutrophication is not harmful, but cultural eutrophication is. When the process of the eutrophication is done by humans e.g.- excessive use of fertilizers etc. it is called as cultural eutrophication, and in general terms too- eutrophication means cultural eutrophication.

Rain water contains nitrogen and phosphorus; if the air pollution can be reduced, the content of nitrogen and phosphorus in rain water will decrease which will lead to the reduction of eutrophication.

Explanation :

• Eutrophication can occur in both freshwater and saltwater systems.
• Excess phosphorus often causes eutrophication in freshwater, while nitrogen is responsible for the phenomena in saltwater.

Explanation :

• Western Ghats is also called as ‘Sahyadri’ and Periayar originates from ‘Sivagiri Hills’ of the Western Ghats.
• Periyar National Park is notable as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve.
• Periyar National Park is located high in the Cardamom Hills and Pandalam Hills of the South Western Ghats along the border with Tamil Nadu.

Explanation :

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea. On the north lies the Spain and on the south lies Morocco. The name comes from the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’. This is often in the news as illegal migrants from Africa uses this strait to go to Europe.

Explanation :

Adriatic Sea is the northernmost arm of the Mediterranean Sea. It is Adriatic Sea that separates the Italy from the Balkan states.

Purpose of the Question:

The region around the Mediterranean Sea is in the news due to the Turkey crisis and illegal migration.

Explanation :

• Condition of office and tenure of office for the Election Commissioner is decided by the President.
• Article 324 deals with the power vested in ECI in conducting elections to Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President and the Vice President. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• CEC holds the office till their tenure which is six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. CEC can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament; therefore he does not hold the office as per the pleasure of President.