Current Affairs Question - 20 February 2019

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Mariculture:

1. It is a specialised branch of aquaculture that is related to cultivation of plants & fishes in fresh water.
2. Dugong & Green Turtle depends upon sea weeds for food.
3. Sea weeds are calorie dense and are deficient in Omega 3 & Omega 6 fatty acids.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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. 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

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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.