Current Affairs Questions

Trans Fats

Consider the following statements about ‘fats’:

  1. Most animal fats are unsaturated while plants and fish based fats are saturated.
  2. Trans fats increases Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and decreases High Density Lipo Protein (HDL).
  3. Saturated fats are more susceptible to rancidity (Oxidation of fats) compared to unsaturated fats.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 only

Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972:

  1. It deals with declaration and organization of biosphere reserves.
  2. It extends to the whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir.
  3. This act sets up Animal Welfare Board of India.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 only

Battle Of Sinhagad

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis ‘Battle of Sinhagad’:

  1. This battle was fought between Tanaji Malusare and Shivaji Maharaj.
  2. Kondhana Fort was renamed as Sinhagad Fort by Shivaji.

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

Ports In The West Coast Of India

. Which of the following ports are present in the West coast of India?

  1. Kamrajar Port
  2. JNPT Port
  3. Tuticorn port
  4. Mormugao port

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
2 and 4 only
B
1, 2, 3 and 4
C
2, 3, 4 only
D
2 and 3 only

Most Favored Nation Status (MFN)

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Most Favored Nation Status (MFN)’:

  1. Concept of MFN ensures free, fair and non-discriminatory international trade.
  2. Free trade agreements (FTA) and Preferential Trade Agreements are exception to MFN.
  3. India has been accorded MFN status by all the member countries of WTO.

Which of the above statements is/are Incorrect?

A
3 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
All of the above

National Security Act (NSA)

Consider the following statements related to National Security Act (NSA):

  1. 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.
  2. Only Central Government can invoke NSA.
  3. 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:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only

Pangolin

Consider the following statements:

  1. Chinese Pangolin is listed as ‘Endangered’ as per IUCN Red List.
  2. 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?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Municipal Solid Waste In India

Consider the following statements regarding Municipal Solid Waste in India:

  1. The NITI Aayog envisages 800 MW of energy from WTE (Waste to Energy) plants by 2018-2019.
  2. The MSW in India has high calorific value and high moisture content.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Artificial Leaf

‘Artificial leaf’ often seen in the news is related to?

A
Technology that kills the ozone present in the troposphere
B
Technology that supplies oxygen to atmosphere
C
Technology that converts CO2 present in atmosphere to carbohydrates.
D
Technology that boosts CO2 sequestration in ocean waters.

Kattaikuthu

Kattaikuthu, an open air ensemble theatre belongs to which of the following states?

A
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Andhra Pradesh
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