Current Affairs Quiz - December, 2020
11. Lesser florican birds, tagged in which Indian state, has flown to Telangana recently?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
One of the two lesser florican birds that was tagged by the Gujarat forest department has flown all the way to the state of Telangana.
The bird was tagged at the Blackbuck National Park (BBNP), Velavadar, in Bhavnagar. This has confirmed a research finding that lesser florican birds migrate to peninsular India from the western part of India after their breeding season.
12. As per the recent study by the Zoological Survey of India, which type of squirrel is on the verge of extinction?
[A] Malayan Giant Squirrel
[B] Flying Squirrel
[C] Indian Giant Squirrel
[D] Green bush Squirrel
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Correct Answer: A [Malayan Giant Squirrel]
Notes:
In the first-of-its-kind study by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Malayan Giant Squirrel is at the verge of extinction.
It has projected that the numbers of the Malayan Giant Squirrel could decline by 90 per cent in India by 2050. If steps are not taken by the Government, the species could become extinct in the country.
13. Hayabusa 2 is a spacecraft launched by which country?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] New Zealand
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
The Hayabusa2 spacecraft belonging to Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAEA) has successfully separated from a capsule in space, and is descending toward Earth.
The capsule is carrying samples from distant asteroid that is expected to provide information about the origin of Earth. The spacecraft was launched from Japan last year.
14. A comic book depicting India’s maritime heritage has been made by which publication?
[A] Oxford Publication
[B] Penguin Publication
[C] Amar Chitra Katha
[D] National Book Trust
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Correct Answer: C [Amar Chitra Katha]
Notes:
A comic book depicting India’s glorious Naval past and maritime heritage has been released by the Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar.
The book has been published in association with Amar Chitra Katha and has been released on the occasion of Naval Day Celebrations. The book is the first in series of three comic books.
15. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory body under which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
[D] Ministry of Law
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change]
Notes:
The forest department of Assam and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) recently made a seizure of illegally smuggled marine life products.
Most of the seized products were sea fans and endangered aquatic species. This seizure is seen as the biggest of its kind in India. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change.
16. “Organochlorine” that is seen in news recently, is commonly used as which product?
[A] Vaccine
[B] Food Additive
[C] Pesticide Additive
[D] Fuel Additive
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Correct Answer: C [Pesticide Additive]
Notes:
Some Indian organizations are investigating “organochlorines” used as pesticides or in mosquito as the cause for a mysterious illness in Andhra Pradesh.
The illness has led to the death of one person and more than 400 people being hospitalized. Organochlorines are cancer causing agents and researches have proved that it causes multiple human ailments.
17. LiDAR technology is set to be used for conducting ground survey in which upcoming project?
[A] Parliament building
[B] Delhi-Varanasi Rail corridor
[C] Chennai Airport Terminal
[D] Haldia Port
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi-Varanasi Rail corridor]
Notes:
The Indian Railways is going to use the Light Detection and Ranging Technique (LiDAR) to conduct ground survey for the Delhi Varanasi high speed rail corridor.
It provides accurate and high-quality data in a short span of time. This technology was first used in Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor project.
18. ‘Art of Life’ methodology, which was seen in news recently, is associated with which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Gujarat
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Rajasthan state Tourism department has tied up with UNESCO and implementing a project by adopting ‘Art of Life’ methodology.
Around 10 cultural tourism hubs are being created in Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Barmer districts. The project aims to connect the performing artists and handicraft artists with the admirers of the art and culture.
19. When is the International Anti-Corruption Day observed every year?
[A] December 7
[B] December 9
[C] December 11
[D] December 13
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Correct Answer: B [December 9]
Notes:
Every year, December 9 is observed as the International Anti-Corruption Day. The day is observed since 2003 after the United Nations passed a resolution in this regard. The theme for this year’s day is ‘United Against Corruption’. ‘
This year’s theme gives a special focus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and states that corruption as one of the biggest obstacles in achieving it.
20. Which state has created ‘Matru Sahyogini Samiti’ to combat malnutrition?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The state Government of Madhya Pradesh government has issued a directive to form Matru Sahyogini Samiti’ or Mothers’ Cooperation Committees.
These committees will comprise 10 mothers at each anganwadi, to ensure better monitoring of services delivered at anganwadis. This is ultimately aimed to check malnutrition among children in the state.
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