Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 29-10-2024 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to North Atlantic Right Whale

Right whales are baleen whales that feeds on copepods.
The population of it has been declining in the recent years.
It is classified as critically endangered in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None of the above

2) The Global Tree Assessment is an initiative led by?

a. Botanic Gardens Conservation International and the IUCN Species Survival Commission Global Tree Specialist Group. b. Global Green Growth Institute and United Nations Environment Programme. c. Wildlife Conservation Society and United Nations Environment Programme. d. United Nations Environment Programme and Global Environment Facility.

3) Microcystin, sometimes seen in the news recently, is associated with?

a. A toxin from bacteria that can make animals and people sick. b. Variant of ransomware. c. An indigenous developed technology for early detection of cancer. d. A species of perennial tropical grass native to the African grasslands.

4) Consider the following statements:

The limit for the expenditure of Elections in India is set by the Election Commission (EC).
In India, there are no limits on the expenditure of political parties during elections.
S.S Tarapore Committee is associated with State funding of elections.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2 and 3

5) Consider the following pairs:

Terms in News Countries

Orvakal – India
Mawdiangdiang – Iran
Cano Cabra – Colombia

How many of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched?

a. Only one b. Only two c. All three d. None of the above

Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 29-10-2024 (Online Prelims Test)

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