Daily Current Affairs Quiz For UPSC

Question No. 1

The Species “Koala” is often seen in news is endemic to which of the following?

AAustralia

BSouth Africa

CBrazil

DSerbia

Question No. 2

The “Maldhari tribe”, who maintains a symbiotic relationship with nature, lives in which of the following?

APanna tiger reserve

BGir National Park

CPeriyar national park

DManas national park

Question No. 3

“KURMA App” is often seen in news, is related to which of the following?

AElephants

BLions

CTigers

DTurtles

Question No. 4

Consider the following statements regarding “Polar Bear”:
1. It is a carnivorous animal.
2. It is found in both poles of earth.
3. It has endangered status on the IUCN red list of endangered species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B1 and 2 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

Question No. 5

The term “Pantanal” is often seen in news, is related to which of the following?

ATropical wetland

BExtinct dinosaur

CEastern African tribe

DIndigenous rice variety of Japan

Question No. 6

Which country is recently announced to ban heated terraces of bars and restaurants to bring down carbon emissions?

AGermany

BChina

CFrance

DJapan

Question No. 7

Consider the following statements regarding tigers in India:
1. India has 70% of world’s tigers.
2. Maharashtra has highest number of tigers followed by Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 8

“Emission Trading and Clean Development Mechanism” are often seen in news is related to which of the following?

AUNCCD

BKyoto Protocol

CUNDP

DGEF

Question No. 9

Consider the following statements regarding “Global Environment Facility (GEF)”:
1. It was established to provide funding to protect the global environment.
2. It was established by World Bank in consultation with UNDP and UNEP.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

Question No. 10

The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern?
1. The growth and survival of calcareous phytoplankton will be adversely affected
2. The growth and survival of coral reefs will be adversely affected
3. The survival of some animals that have phytoplankton larvae will be adversely affected
4. The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will be adversely affected
Which of the statements are correct?

A1, 2 and 3 only

B2 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2, 3 and 4

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