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| 1. |
According to Montreal protocol India is required to
phase out the production and consumption of man made _______.
Ans. Ozone depleting substances (ODS) including CFC |
| 2. |
Case filed by 39 of the world's biggest drugs firms over
the pricing of AIDS medicine which ultimately was settled in an out of court settlement,
was filed against which country's government?
Ans. South Africa |
| 3. |
Pani roko abhiyan, a water conservation program, was
held in February, 2001 in India. By which state?
Ans. Madhya Pradesh |
| 4. |
Shahtoosh shawl is made from the wool of an endangered
animal. Name the animal.
Ans. Chiru / Tibetan antelope |
| 5. |
The world's biggest solar electric power plant - as huge
as 57 soccer fields will be built in the Murcia region. In which country is it?
Ans. Spain |
| 6. |
Mathania in Rajasthan is the place where Rajasthan State
Power Corporation Ltd. decided to set up a __________.
Ans. Solar power station |
| 7. |
The world's largest wind farm, with an expected capacity
of 300 mw and made up of 450 giant turbines is to be built in which country?
Ans. Washington Oregon borders in the US |
| 8. |
What is the Balkan syndrome?
Ans. A term coined for cancer caused due to exposure to radioactivity |
| 9. |
First country to allow human cloning allowing embryos
upto 14 days old
Ans. U.K. |
| 10. |
The Sea Squirt, a marine animal, which is found in
tropical regions and contains Ectenascidin73, is being used for research to find cure for
what?
Ans: cancer |
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