Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 04-02-2025 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements regarding “Black Kite” that was recently seen in news:

1. It is a migratory bird species that is exclusively found in tropical regions of South America.
2. It is listed under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
3. Electrocution by power lines and Pollution of water by pesticides are the significant threats to the species.

How many of the statements given above is/are not correct ?

2) Match the following Ramsar sites with their respective locations:

Ramsar Site               River/Location

A. Harike Wetland       1. Kali Bein River

B. Kanjli Wetland         2. Banks of the Sutlej River

C. Ropar Wetland         3. Foothills of Shiwaliks

D. Nangal Wetland      4. Confluence of Beas and Sutlej

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

3)  With reference to wetlands, consider the following statements:

1. Wetlands are regions covered by water either perennially or seasonally, including marshes and lakes.
2. The World Wetlands Day is observed annually on February 2.
3. The theme for World Wetlands Day 2025 is "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future."

Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) Consider the following statements regarding the Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM):

1. It aims to ensure a sustainable approach to ocean conservation in the Wider Caribbean region.
2. The initiative was announced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
3. It promotes blue carbon projects that use coastal ecosystems for carbon storage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) Recently, the World Health Organisation verified which of the following countries as the first in Africa to eliminate Onchocerciasis?