Current Affairs Question - 24 January 2020

International Physical Geography

Indian Ocean Dipole


Consider the following statements:

  1. Sustained changes in the difference between sea surface temperatures of the tropical western and eastern Indian Ocean are known as the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD).
  2. The IOD affects the climate of Australia and other countries that surround the Indian Ocean Basin, and is a significant contributor to rainfall variability in this region.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

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

International Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandate

Blue Corner Notice


Consider the following with reference to the Blue Corner Notice:

  1. A Blue Corner Notice is issued by the international police cooperation body to collect additional information from its member countries about a person's identity, location or activities in relation to a crime.
  2. There are six types of notices — Red Notice, Yellow Notice, Blue Notice, Black Notice, Green Notice and Orange Notice.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A
Only 1
B
Both1 and 2
C
Only 2
D
Neither 1nor 2
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