Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – October 07, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Identify the species on the basis of the following information:

  1. It is classified as an endangered species by IUCN and is listed under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
  2. It is the state animal of Sikkim.
  3. SAWEN (South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network) is involved in its protection.
  4. It is found in Singalila National Park.

Select the correct answer from the options given below:

[A] White Bellied Heron
[B] Lion Tailed Macaque
[C] One Horned Rhinoceros
[D] Red Panda

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2. Red Dunes also known as ‘theri’, that dates back to Quaternary period is found in which of the following Indian states?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Punjab
[D] Tamil Nadu

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3. Consider the following statements:

  1. India has joined UN’s International Child Sexual Exploitation initiative.
  2. India is first Asian country to have access to this.
  3. In 2019, the CBI set up a special unit called the ‘Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention/Investigation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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