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Current Affairs Quiz , 26 Sep 2019
- September 28, 2019
- Posted by: DOTS ACADEMY
- Category: Quizes
1) A team of researchers from the National Zoological Survey and Delhi University has found a new species of frog in the Namdapha tiger reserve. Where is it located?
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Assam
c) Uttarakhand
d) None of the above
Answer: a
• A team of researchers from the National Zoological Survey and Delhi University has found a new species of frog “eos” in Arunachal Pradesh.
• They discovered this species of Frog in the Namdapha tiger reserve. This frog is also known as narrow-mouthed frog.
2) Which among the following countries will host the 2nd general assembly of the International Solar Alliance on the sidelines of COP-21, the UN Climate Conference?
a) India
b) France
c) Australia
d) None of the above
Answer: a
• India will host the 2nd general assembly of the International Solar Alliance, in New Delhi on the sidelines of COP-21, the UN Climate Conference.
3) Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) was formed in response to the Indian nuclear test, named Operation Shakti. When was it?
a) 1974
b) 1998
c) 1992
d) 1984
Answer: a
• Formed in 1974 in response to the Indian nuclear test, Smiling Buddha.
• It is not a formal organization and its guidelines are not binding.
4) National Unity Award will be announced on the occasion of the National Unity Day on 31st October as it was the birth anniversary of
a) Sardar Patel
b) Indumati Chamanlal
c) Kasturba Gandhi
d) None of the above
Answer: a
• The award will be announced on the occasion of the National Unity Day, the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel on 31st October.
• It is the Highest Civilian Award for contribution to Unity and Integrity of India.
5) The Caribbean community, also known as CARICOM, was formed in 1973 by the Treaty of Chaguaramas. Which among the following is a member to the group?
a) Anguilla
b) Bermuda
c) British Virgin Islands
d) None of the above
Answer: d
• It is a grouping of 15 member states and five associate members (Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Turks & Caicos Islands).