Daily Current Affairs Questions: 28 Jan 2020

Question 1. Consider the following statements with respect to the ‘Outer Space Treaty (OST)

1. The treaty entered into force in October 1967.
2. The Outer Space Treatywas signed between the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union in 1967.
3. Under the treaty Outer space shall be free for exploration and use by all States.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 & 2

(b) 2 & 3

(c) 1 & 3

(d)  All

 

Question 2. Consider the following statements with respect to the ‘Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2020’

1. The GTCI report is compiled by INSEAD in collaboration with human resource firm Addeco and Google.
2. United States topped the list.
3. India’s key strength relatesto growing (44th) talent, primarily by virtue of the possibilities for Lifelong Learning and Access to Growth Opportunities.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 & 2

(b) 2 & 3

(c) 1 & 3

(d)  All

 

Question 3. Ganga-Volga Dialogue was held recently between

(a) USA & India

(b) India & Russia

(c)  India & China

(d)  India & France

 

Question 4. Taal Volcano sometimes seen in the news recently is located in

(a)  Australia

(b)  Japan

(c) Philippines

(d)  France

 

Question 5. Consider the following statements with respect to Spotted Owl

1. They occur in a variety of habitat types centered around mature forests with dense canopies.
2. They are listed as Near Threatened in IUCN Red List.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c)  Both 1 & 2

(d)  None

 

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