Daily Current Affairs Questions: 30 Sep 2019

UPSC (IAS) – Pre 2019

Question 1. Consider the following statements regarding the Appendix II to Appendix I of CITES.

1. Appendix I of CITES lists species that are the most endangered among CITES-listed animals and plants.
2. There is complete prohibition of the species listed on Appendix I of CITES.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a)  Only 1

(b)  Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2

(d)  None

Answer-  a    

 

Question 2. ‘Exercise KAZIND – 2019 is associated with

(a) India & Japan

(b)  India & Kazakhstan

(c ) USA & Pakistan

(d)  USA & UAE

Answer-  b

 

Question 3. The ‘South Asian Enigma’, a term sometimes seen in the news, refers to the paradox of having recently experienced fast economic growth

(a) With concomitant increase in inequality

(b) With deterioration in human development indices.

(c ) Without translation into improved nutrition

(d)  Without inclusive growth

Answer-  a

 

Question 4. Consider the following statements with respect to Global Solar Park

1.      It was inaugurated at UN headquarters by the Indian Prime Minister during the Gandhi@150 commemorative event.

2.      It has 193 solar panels, each representing a member of the multilateral body.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a)  Only 1

(b)  Only 2

(c) both  1 & 2

(d)  None

Answer- c

 

Question 5. The Asiatic Golden Cat is found in

(a)  Assam

(b)  Gujarat

(c) J& K

(d)  Himachal Pradesh

Answer-  a