Current Affairs Questions
Indian Ocean Dipole
.With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- IOD phenomenon is characterized by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
- An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
El Nino
Consider the following statements with reference to the effects of El Nino:
- El Nino warms and dries tropical ecosystems, reduces their uptake of carbon as well as exacerbates forest fires.
- Also, generally warm El Niño events are characterized by more tropical storms and hurricanes in the eastern Pacific and a decrease in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
Which of the following are the benefits of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)?
- It provides easier access of funds to builders.
- Provides tradability in the stock exchange.
- It provides an opportunity to retail investors to diversify portfolio by investing in real estate.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
2 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 and 3 only
Wind Power Generation
Which among the following states are best suited for Wind Power Generation?
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Kerala
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 and 3 only
B
1, 2 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
2, 3 and 4 only
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT)
Consider the following statements with respect to Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT):
- VVPAT slips are collected by the voters after voting as a proof.
- VVPAT system is being opposed all across India as it takes the picture of the voters thus compromising his/her privacy.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)
Consider the following statements:
- EVMs are capable of having radio and wireless communications.
- EVMs are standalone machines designed to connect only ballot unit and VVPAT system.
- EVMs are made by DRDO in India
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of these
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT)
Consider the following statements with respect to Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT):
- VVPATs were first used in 2014 General Elections in India.
- VVPATs are being used in all the constituencies in General Elections of 2019.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA)
Which of the following are the functions of Sangeet Natak Akademi?
- To revive and preserve folk music, folk dance and folk drama in different regions of the country.
- To coordinate the matters related to Intangible Cultural Heritage and various UNESCO Conventions.
- Recognition of outstanding artists
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only
Islands Of Japan
Arrange the following islands of Japan from North to South:
- Hokkaido
- Honshu
- Shikoku
- Kyushu
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
2-3-4-1
B
1-2-3-4
C
3-4-1-2
D
4-1-2-3
Sirsi Supari
Consider the following statements:
- Sirsi Supari is the first arecanut to get a GI tag status.
- Sirsi Supari is grown in the state of Kerala.
- Geographical Indications protection is granted through the TRIPS Agreement.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 only
Indian Ocean Dipole
.With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- IOD phenomenon is characterized by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
- An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
| A |
1 only
|
|
| B |
2 only
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
El Nino
Consider the following statements with reference to the effects of El Nino:
- El Nino warms and dries tropical ecosystems, reduces their uptake of carbon as well as exacerbates forest fires.
- Also, generally warm El Niño events are characterized by more tropical storms and hurricanes in the eastern Pacific and a decrease in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
| A |
1 only
|
|
| B |
2 only
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
Which of the following are the benefits of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)?
- It provides easier access of funds to builders.
- Provides tradability in the stock exchange.
- It provides an opportunity to retail investors to diversify portfolio by investing in real estate.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
2 only
|
|
| B |
1 and 2 only
|
|
| C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
| D |
2 and 3 only
|
|
Wind Power Generation
Which among the following states are best suited for Wind Power Generation?
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Kerala
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
1 and 3 only
|
|
| B |
1, 2 and 3 only
|
|
| C |
1, 2, 3 and 4
|
|
| D |
2, 3 and 4 only
|
|
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT)
Consider the following statements with respect to Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT):
- VVPAT slips are collected by the voters after voting as a proof.
- VVPAT system is being opposed all across India as it takes the picture of the voters thus compromising his/her privacy.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)
Consider the following statements:
- EVMs are capable of having radio and wireless communications.
- EVMs are standalone machines designed to connect only ballot unit and VVPAT system.
- EVMs are made by DRDO in India
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
1 and 2 only
|
|
| B |
2 and 3 only
|
|
| C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
| D |
None of these
|
|
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT)
Consider the following statements with respect to Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Machines (VVPAT):
- VVPATs were first used in 2014 General Elections in India.
- VVPATs are being used in all the constituencies in General Elections of 2019.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
Only 1
|
|
| B |
Only 2
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA)
Which of the following are the functions of Sangeet Natak Akademi?
- To revive and preserve folk music, folk dance and folk drama in different regions of the country.
- To coordinate the matters related to Intangible Cultural Heritage and various UNESCO Conventions.
- Recognition of outstanding artists
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
1 and 2 only
|
|
| B |
2 and 3 only
|
|
| C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
| D |
1 and 3 only
|
|
Islands Of Japan
Arrange the following islands of Japan from North to South:
- Hokkaido
- Honshu
- Shikoku
- Kyushu
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
2-3-4-1
|
|
| B |
1-2-3-4
|
|
| C |
3-4-1-2
|
|
| D |
4-1-2-3
|
|
Sirsi Supari
Consider the following statements:
- Sirsi Supari is the first arecanut to get a GI tag status.
- Sirsi Supari is grown in the state of Kerala.
- Geographical Indications protection is granted through the TRIPS Agreement.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
1 only
|
|
| B |
1 and 3 only
|
|
| C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
| D |
2 only
|
|
