Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs MCQs
21. United Nations Biodiversity has urged people to use which word, instead of ‘flora and fauna’?
[A] Funga
[B] Alga
[C] Wild
[D] Species
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Correct Answer: A [Funga]
Notes:
United Nations Biodiversity has urged people globally to use the word ‘funga’ whenever they say ‘flora and fauna’, in order to highlight the importance of fungi.
Fungi, along with Animalia (animals), Plantae (plants), Protista, Archaea/Archaebacteria, and Bacteria or Eubacteria form the six ‘kingdoms’ of biology.
22. Scientists have discovered the fossil of Fujianvenator, a bird-like dinosaur in which country?
[A] Greece
[B] China
[C] Chile
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Scientists have discovered the fossil of a pheasant-sized, bird-like dinosaur in Fujian Province, China, dating back to approximately 148 to 150 million years ago.
The dinosaur, named Fujianvenator prodigiosus, has an unusual anatomy, with elongated legs and arms resembling wings. It belonged to a group called avialans, which includes birds and their closest non-avian dinosaur relatives.
23. As per a recent study, which species produces food grains as much as 140 million tonnes of food annually?
[A] Earthworms
[B] Bullocks
[C] Fish
[D] Ants
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Correct Answer: A [Earthworms]
Notes:
A recent study has highlighted that earthworms play an equivalent role in global food production to that of Russia, contributing to around 140 million tonnes of food annually.
If earthworms were considered a country, their food production would make them the fourth-largest global producer, trailing only behind Russia, which produced 150 million tonnes in 2022 and expects to produce 120 million tonnes this year.
24. What is the Boma technique commonly used in wildlife conservation?
[A] A method for capturing and relocating wild animals
[B] A software tool for tracking animal populations
[C] A traditional African method for hunting
[D] A technique for monitoring bird migrations
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Correct Answer: A [A method for capturing and relocating wild animals]
Notes:
The “boma” technique is a popular African technique that involves luring animals into an enclosure by chasing them through funnel-like fencing.
The “boma” technique has been put to practice in Rajasthan for the first time. It was used at Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan to capture and translocate spotted deer. The goal was to improve the prey base in Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve. Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) plans to use the “Boma” technique to relocate cheetals within the reserve in November.
25. ‘Nilgiri Tahr’ is the state animal of which state/UT?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin initiated ‘Project Nilgiri Tahr’ from the Secretariat in Chennai, a venture designed to safeguard the State Animal.
This project, funded with ₹25 crore, seeks to enhance knowledge of the Nilgiri Tahr’s population, distribution, and habitat, reintroduce the species to its historical environments, address immediate threats, raise public awareness, and establish eco-tourism activities at specific locations.
26. Lampreys, which are seen in the news, belong to which species?
[A] Gecko
[B] Fish
[C] Spider
[D] Bee
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Correct Answer: B [Fish]
Notes:
Chinese paleontologists have made a new discovery, identifying two previously unknown species of lampreys from fossils estimated to be around 160 million years old.
Lampreys are jawless fish that bear a resemblance to eels in appearance. Generally, these are thought of as parasitic organisms, that use their disc-shaped mouths and sharp teeth to latch onto prey and suck their blood.
27. During the 19th meeting of Conference of the Parties (COP19) to CITES, members were advised to prioritize which animal as a species of utmost importance?
[A] Bengal Tiger
[B] Jaguar
[C] Cheetah
[D] African Elephant
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Correct Answer: B [Jaguar]
Notes:
During the 19th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP19) to CITES, the participating countries received instructions to promptly implement thorough and effective measures to combat the poaching of jaguars.
Additionally, they were advised to prioritize the jaguar as a species of utmost importance in their enforcement efforts, focusing on actions against wildlife crimes.
28. Cyrtodactylus vairengtensis is a newly discovered species of Gecko endemic to which Indian state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Mizoram
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: C [Mizoram]
Notes:
Cyrtodactylus vairengtensis is a newly discovered species of Gecko endemic to Mizoram. This brings the number of gecko species in the state to six and 22 across the country.
The new species has been named after the town in Mizoram where it was found, while the common name suggested for the new species is ‘Vairengte bent-toed gecko’. There are 335 gecko species across the world, of which 42 are found in India.
29. Why did India not sign the global renewable energy pledge at the COP28 summit recently?
[A] Development concerns
[B] Lack of resources
[C] Political disagreement
[D] Technological limitations
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Correct Answer: A [Development concerns]
Notes:
India has declined to sign on to a global renewable energy pledge launched at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. The pledge commits 118 nations to tripling installed renewable energy capacity globally by 2030. However, India opted out, along with China, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Iran.
India remains committed to its own national renewable energy targets but could not agree to the terms of this specific pledge which could potentially hurt development priorities. India aims to have 50% non-fossil fuel installed electric capacity by 2030.
30. 118 countries signed a pledge at the ongoing COP28 climate summit to triple the world’s green energy capacity to 11,000 GW by which year?
[A] 2027
[B] 2030
[C] 2035
[D] 2040
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Correct Answer: B [2030]
Notes:
As many as 118 countries signed a renewable energy pledge at the ongoing COP28 climate summit to triple the world’s green energy capacity to 11,000 GW by 2030, thereby, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels in generating energy.
According to the “Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge”, countries have to “double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements from around 2% to over 4% every year until 2030”. The pledge is neither legally binding nor a part of the official COP28 calendar. COP28 also has the issue of tripling renewable energy on its agenda.
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