Practice Current Affairs
Practice Current Affairs
Test your current affairs knowledge with randomly selected questions from our verified question bank.
Where was the hidden population of greater hog badgers spotted?
- Manas National Park
- Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
- Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
- Orang National Park
Answer: B — Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve
The source mentions sightings in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, where camera traps captured the species.
What is the conservation status of the Lesser Florican as mentioned in the study?
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Vulnerable
- Near Threatened
Answer: B — Critically Endangered
The excerpt states that the Lesser Florican is 'critically endangered'.
Where is the western hoolock gibbon found in India?
- Western Ghats
- Northeast India
- Sundarbans
- Andaman Islands
Answer: B — Northeast India
The excerpt says the western hoolock gibbon is found in the forests of northeast India.
What is the stated aim of including tribal representatives in the State Wildlife Board?
- To increase revenue from forest resources
- To ensure tribal participation and integrate their traditional wisdom into forest management
- To replace all existing board members with tribal members
- To restrict tribal access to forests
Answer: B — To ensure tribal participation and integrate their traditional wisdom into forest management
The source says the move is aimed at ensuring tribal participation and integrating their traditional wisdom into forest management.
What is the historic first mentioned in the news about the State Wildlife Board?
- Inclusion of two tribal representatives for the first time
- Inclusion of two women representatives for the first time
- Inclusion of two forest officers for the first time
- Inclusion of two scientists for the first time
Answer: A — Inclusion of two tribal representatives for the first time
The source clearly states, 'In a first, two tribal representatives included in State Wildlife Board'.
Which organization's personnel were swept away in the Chamoli flash flood?
- BRO
- NDRF
- ITBP
- SDRF
Answer: A — BRO
The source states that search is for BRO personnel who were swept away in the Chamoli flash flood.
According to the Supreme Court, who should take responsibility for solid waste management?
- Sanitary workers only
- Every individual
- District Collectors only
- Educational institutions only
Answer: B — Every individual
The Supreme Court questioned that waste is only a sanitary worker's problem and said every individual should take responsibility.
Which region's States are being compared for this pollution ranking?
- Northern States
- Southern States
- Eastern States
- Western States
Answer: B — Southern States
The source refers to Karnataka's position 'among southern States', so the comparison is within the southern region.
In which city did the Corporation seal units making idols?
- Chennai
- Madurai
- Coimbatore
- Trichy
Answer: B — Madurai
The excerpt states that the Corporation sealed units in Madurai.
Which animal species was recently assessed scientifically for the first time in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve?
- Greater hog badger
- Indian pangolin
- Bengal fox
- Leopard cat
Answer: A — Greater hog badger
The source states that Kaziranga's first scientific assessment of the greater hog badger (Arctonyx collaris) was published in June.