MAINS (STATIC)
- Most of the unusual climatic happenings are explained as an outcome of the El-Nino effect. In this context draw contrast between El-Nino and ocean tides.
PRELIMS (STATIC)
- La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino? [CSE(PRE)-2011].
- La Nina is characterised by unusually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El Nino is characterised by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
- El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d .Neither 1 nor 2
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS
- Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the the National Technical Board on Nutrition?
- It is under the ambit of Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- It is currently chaired by the Secretary of Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- Its main function includes making technical recommendations on the policy relevant issues in concerning nutrition for women and children.
a. 3 only
b. 2 & 3 only
c. 1 & 3 only
d. All of the above
- Under the Muslim Women (Protection of Marriage) Ordinance, 2018, instant Triple Talaq has been made a cognizable offence. In the light of the above statement, which of the following statement(s) is/are true about an ordinance?
- Under Article 123 of Indian Constitution, the power to promulgate ordinances rests with the President, on the recommendation of the union cabinet.
- They can only be issued when Parliament is in session.
- An ordinance needs the approval of either of the houses for ratification.
a. 1 only
b. 1 & 3 only
c. 1 & 2 only
d. All of the above
Prepared by : Bikesh Varman
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