Current Affairs Question - 20 July 2018

International Biochemistry

Nano Bubbles


‘Nano Bubbles’ deals with:

A
Fluorescence caused by nano particles
B
Diffraction of lights by the nano particles
C
Targeted drug delivery by the nano particles
D
Used by the ISRO in cryogenic engines

International International Relations

P5+1


‘P5+1’ deals with:

A
UN sanctions against Israel
B
UN sanctions against Israel for the occupation of Gaza Strip
C
Club of OPEC countries under the tutelage of Saudi-Arabia
D
Iran nuclear deal

National Biodiversity & Conservation

Indian Wild Dog (Dhole)


Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Indian Wild Dog or ‘Dhole’?

  1. It is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ as per the IUCN.
  2. It falls in Schedule 1 of Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both I and II
D
Neither I nor II

National Indian Art & Culture

Behdienkhlam Festival


Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to ‘Behdienkhlam Festival’?

  1. It is usually celebrated by the Jaintia tribe of Meghalaya.
  2. People usually carry traditional chariots in the festival.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
Both I and II
D
Neither I nor II

International Intergovernmental Organizations, International Institutions, Agencies & Fora

Arctic Council


Which of the following is correct vis-à-vis the ‘Arctic Council’?

  1. Ottawa declaration of 1996, Canada paved the path for Arctic Co.
  2. India is the observer member of the Arctic Co.
  3. Indarc is the only observatory of India in the Arctic Bep.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
Only I
B
Only II
C
I and II
D
II and III
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