Current Affairs Question - 19 February 2019
National Internal Security
National Security Act (NSA)
Consider the following statements related to National Security Act (NSA):
- The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which collects and analyses crime data in the country, does not include cases under the NSA in its data.
- Only Central Government can invoke NSA.
- Person detained under NSA has the right to be informed of the reason for the arrest.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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1 only
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2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3 only
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International Biodiversity & Conservation
Pangolin
Consider the following statements:
- Chinese Pangolin is listed as ‘Endangered’ as per IUCN Red List.
- Indian Pangolin is listed in Schedule 1 of the Wildlife protection Act (WPA) 1972, while Chinese Pangolin is listed in Schedule II of the WPA.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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National Environmental Pollution & Degradation
Municipal Solid Waste In India
Consider the following statements regarding Municipal Solid Waste in India:
- The NITI Aayog envisages 800 MW of energy from WTE (Waste to Energy) plants by 2018-2019.
- The MSW in India has high calorific value and high moisture content.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Science & Technology
Artificial Leaf
‘Artificial leaf’ often seen in the news is related to?
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Technology that kills the ozone present in the troposphere
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Technology that supplies oxygen to atmosphere
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Technology that converts CO2 present in atmosphere to carbohydrates.
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Technology that boosts CO2 sequestration in ocean waters.
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National Indian Art & Culture
Kattaikuthu
Kattaikuthu, an open air ensemble theatre belongs to which of the following states?
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Kerala
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Karnataka
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Tamil Nadu
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Andhra Pradesh
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