41. The National Green Tribunal has directed which state to prepare an action plan for 14 proposed elephant corridors?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Odisha government to prepare an action plan within three months on 14 identified elephant corridors.
The State government had proposed 14 corridors, for providing stress-free migration to elephants from one habitation to another in the state. The 870 sq km-area proposal did not record any progress and so NGT issued directions to the state.
42. As per the IUCN’s latest report on World Heritage, which region of India is of great concern?
[A] Sundarbans
[B] Indo Gangetic plain
[C] Western Ghats
[D] North Eastern Hills
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Correct Answer: C [Western Ghats]
Notes:
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released the IUCN World Heritage Outlook 3.
It uses the data of the previous reports from 2014 and 2017 to track whether the conservation efforts of the world’s 252 natural world heritage sites are on track. The report revealed that the conservation outlook of mountain chain of the Western Ghats is of great concern.
43. Which organisation has launched the “Operation Oliva”?
[A] Indian Air Force
[B] Indian Coast Guard
[C] WWF India
[D] National Biodiversity Authority
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Coast Guard]
Notes:
The Indian Coast Guard has recently launched an operation named “Operation Oliva”. This operation aims to protect the Olive Ridley turtles of the Odisha coast, which are endangered.
The Coast Guard has launched two ships near the major nesting sites, to prevent entry of fishing vessels. Aircrafts of the coast guard have also been deployed as a part of this operation.
44. Point Calimere Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary, that is seen in news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Several bar-headed geese have recently migrated to Point Calimere Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary, which is located on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu.
These birds have the ability to fly in extreme weather and very high altitudes. They might have flown thousands of miles from Tibet, Central China and Mongolia. They breed in these countries and migrate to India during winter.
45. As per IUCN’s recent assessment, which species in the Indian EEZ, are classified as Critically Endangered (CE)?
[A] Sharks, rays and chimaeras
[B] Great Indian Bustards
[C] Black Buck Antelopes
[D] Black shell Turtles and Himalayan Serow
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Correct Answer: A [Sharks, rays and chimaeras]
Notes:
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Shark Specialist Group conducted an assessment of sharks, rays and chimaeras in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
As per the assessment, out of the 170 species found across the oceans of the country, 19 species, which is about 11%, are classified as Critically Endangered (CE) and are facing high risk of extinction.
46. As per the ‘Status of Leopard in India 2018’ released recently, which state has the highest number of leopards?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar released the Status of Leopard in India 2018’ report.
As per the report, the population of leopard in India has increased by 60 per cent with 12,852 leopards. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of leopards (3421). It is followed by Karnataka and Maharashtra.
47. Leaf-Nosed Bat, which was seen in the news recently, is typically found in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Kolar Leaf-Nosed Bat, which is usually found in only two caves in the Hanumanahalli village in Kolar district of Karnataka.
Recently, the bat became extinct in one of the two caves. In response, the Karnataka Forest Department, along with the Bat Conservation India Trust (BCIT), are undertaking measures to save the remaining bats.
48. Deepor Beel, which was seen in the news recently, is the only Ramsar site of which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Deepor Beel is the only Ramsar site of the state of Assam. It is located in the south-western edge of Guwahati.
The site, which houses of a variety of aquatic life forms along with 219 species of birds, was designated a Ramsar site in the year 2002. The District officials has banned Community fishing at the site.
49. ‘Inji’, a Sumatran female, which died in the Oregon Zoon, U.S, was an animal of which species?
[A] Elephant
[B] Hippopotamus
[C] Orangutan
[D] Giraffe
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Correct Answer: C [Orangutan]
Notes:
The world’s oldest known orangutan, named Inji recently died in the Oregon Zoo, U.S. It is a 61-year-old female Sumatran Orangutan.
There are three species of orangutans namely Bornean orangutans, Tapanuli orangutans and Sumatran orangutans, all of which are listed as critically endangered, according to the IUCN Red List. At present, there are only 15,000 Sumatran orangutans, while only 800 Tapanuli orangutans are left.
50. As per a recent study, ‘Huntsman spiders’ present in which country eat tree frogs?
[A] India
[B] Madagascar
[C] Singapore
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [Madagascar]
Notes:
As per a recent study, ‘Huntsman spiders’ present in Madagascar eat tiny tree frogs. The Scientists predict that the spiders catch prey, by weaving traps made of leaves.
Earlier, a spider was spotted by the Scientists which preyed on Tree frog trapped on a pocket on the tree with spider silk sealing the edges. The frogs think these as a shady place to protect themselves from the sun.
