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Current Affairs Quiz 22. 11, 2017

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Question 1

“Ichthyosaur” has been in news recently. Ichthyosaur is:

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is/are correct:

1) It functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
2) The committee appraises the proposals relating to genetically engineered (GE) organisms.
3) The committee is headed by Prime Minister.

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Question 3

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) has received the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. Consider the following statements:
1) ICAN is a Non-profit international campaign headquartered at Vienna.
2) ICAN aims to implement the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
3) Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons aims for total elimination of nuclear weapons.
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Question 4

In Indian economy, tourism:
1) generates about 9% of the nation's GDP.
2) supports about 9% of the nation's employment.
3) attracts about 9 million foreign tourists in a year.
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Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding ‘Green Climate Fund’ is/are correct?
1) It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
2) It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
 
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Question 6

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, consider the following statements:
1) It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills. 
2) It is an alliance meant for maritime security only. 
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

Question 7

NAVIC –

Question 8

INDOSAN is-

Question 9

The All-India Synchronised Asian Elephant Population Estimation is being conducted for an elephant census after five years. Which of the following statements is/are false regarding this census?
I. The census involves estimating the elephant numbers through direct sample block counts and indirect or line transect dung counts
II. The census is expected to show the impact of growing conflicts with humans
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Question 10

Which of the following is correct:
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