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Current Affairs Test, 18 - 24 November 2018

1.

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis “INTERPOL”:

  1. Red Corner Notice issued by INTERPOL is an International Arrest warrant.
  2. The INTERPOL can compel the member country to arrest a person against whom "INTERPOL" has issued a Red Corner Notice.
  3. INTERPOL is the international organization that facilitates international police cooperation and is headquartered at Geneva.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the above
2.

Recently, the price of crude oil in International market has plummeted, what can be its probable causes?

  1. Nominal Impact by sanctions from US on Iran on its oil production
  2. Boost in supply of oil from Russia and Saudi Arabia
  3. Rise in oil output production In Libya and Venezuela
  4. Increased shale gas production in the US

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1, 2, 3 only
B
1, 2, 4 only
C
1, 3, 4 only
D
All of the above
3.

Which of the following countries have border with Adriatic Sea?

  1. Italy
  2. Croatia
  3. Slovenia
  4. Ukraine

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1, 2, 3 only
B
1, 2, 4 only
C
1, 3, 4 only
D
All of the above
4.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Sentinelese people reside in North Sentinel Island present in Arabian Sea and are listed as Scheduled Tribe by the Government of India.
  2. North Sentinel is surrounded by coral reefs and lacks natural harbours.

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
5.

Consider the following statements about National Government:

  1. It is formed by the consensus of all political parties seeking national interest.
  2. Virtually, there will not be any opposition party.

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
6.

Consider the following statements about “ACROSS” Scheme:

  1. It is an Umbrella scheme under the Ministry of Environment and Forest.
  2. The objective of the ACROSS scheme is to provide a reliable weather and climate forecast.
  3. The programmes under this scheme will be implemented by the Wildlife Institute of India in collaboration with IUCN and WWF.

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
7.

Match the following tribes with their location:

Tribe Dominant area/location
1. Onge North Sentinel Island
2. Jarawa South Andaman
3. Bo Lakshadweep

Which of the following is correctly matched?


A
3 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 and 3 only
8.

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Jute crop in India:

  1. Jute is a commercial crop and its price stabilisation and MSP operation is looked after by Jute Corporation of India (JCI).
  2. “SONA” is a microbial consortium for jute that increases the yield of jute fibre by 90% and its quality in terms of grade by 10 ½.
  3. Under Jute-ICARE project quality certified seeds are distributed at 50% subsidy.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below?

A
1 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only
9.

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis “Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)”?

  1. Financial Emergency (Article 360) can’t be imposed in J&K.
  2. Directive Principles of State Policy & Fundamental Duties are not applicable to J&K.
  3. The term “States” under the Constitution of India does not apply to state of J&K.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only
10.

Consider the following statements about “Chandrayan 2 Mission”:

  1. It will be launched by GSLVMKIII & will have orbiter, lander & rover.
  2. Its Rover is named as “Vikram” & will be solar powered.
  3. Its Lander has Seismometer to study moon quakes before landing on site.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only
11.

Consider the following statements about “Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)”:

  1. It is a regional grouping of 193 countries established after 2008 Economic crisis.
  2. Its secretariat is in Tokyo & India is its full time member.
  3. Its main objective is promotion of trade liberalization and economic cooperation within the affiliated Asia-Pacific economies.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only
12.

Recently, BASIC grouping was in news. Which among the following countries are the members of “BASIC”?

  1. Brazil
  2. Argentina
  3. Saudi Arabia
  4. China

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 4 only
B
1, 2 and 4 only
C
1, 3 and 4 only
D
All of the above
13.

Consider the following statements:

  1. Kambala is a traditional Buffalo race practiced in the Southern Part of Tamil Nadu.
  2. Jallikattu and Kambala have been banned by the Supreme Court.

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
14.

Match the following Birds sanctuary/Natural habitat with their states:

Natural Habitat Places
1. Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Nagaland
2. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Arunachal Pradesh
3. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary Uttar Pradesh

Which among the following is correctly matched?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the above
15.

Consider the following statements about “Leprosy”:

  1. It is also called as “Hansen’s” Disease & is viral in nature.
  2. It affects skin and peripheral nerve which can lead to disability.
  3. It is hereditary, highly infectious and has no treatment.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None of the above
16.

“Fin whale” IUCN status is:


A
Endangered
B
Critically Endangered
C
Extinct in Wild
D
Vulnerable
17.

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis “Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)”:

  1. In case of sexual transmission of HIV, females are more susceptible.
  2. HIV is transmitted through fecal matter and saliva exchange with the infected person.
  3. If the number of Helper T cells falls below 200/ml then only it is called as AIDS.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
3 only
B
2 only
C
2 only
D
1 and 3 only
18.

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Andaman & Nicobar (A&N):

  1. A&N is home to six Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
  2. The Dugong & Indo-Pacific Humpback are classified as “Endangered” as per IUCN.
  3. A&N comprises 10% of the geographical area of India and has 25% of India’s Fauna.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
1 and 3 only
19.

“Asian Premium” sometimes seen in the news is related to:

A
OPEC
B
BRICS
C
QUAD
D
APEC
20.

Consider the following Defence manufacturers with their country:

Defence Manufacturer/EquipmentCountry
Igla-SFrance
MBDASweden
SAABRussia

Which of the following is Incorrectly matched?

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