Current Affairs Question - 22 October 2019
National Biodiversity & Conservation
Water Buffaloes
Recently, two Asiatic Water Buffaloes died due to the anthrax, in the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Consider the following given statements about the Water Buffaloes:
- Asiatic Water Buffalo has been listed as aLeast Concern species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
- It is included in CITES Appendix-III and is legally protected in Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Thailand.
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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National Indian Art & Culture
Petta Thulla
Recently, the Kerala State Pollution Board proposed to ban the chemical-based colours used during the PettaThullal ritual. Consider the following given statements about the PettaThulla:
- PettaThullal is a form of ritualistic sacred dance to celebrate the victory of good over evil in the legend of Lord Ayyappa of SabarimalaAyyappa Temple.
- It is performed during the Mandalam - Makaravilakku period (November, December and January) in the presence of thousands of devotees.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1nor 2
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