[UPSC PRELIMS-2014] Insights Secure Prelims-2014: Questions on Current Events, June 23, 2014

Consider the following statements

1. This class of pesticides was developed  after 1990 as an alternative to more toxic  organophosphate and carbamate insecticides
2. Recently this insecticide has been blamed for potentially affecting honey bee health worldwide

To which of the following insecticide does above statements refer to?

Consider the following statements

1. The North American species, Danaus plexippus is famous for its epic migratory journey from Canada to Mexico.
2. Recently scientists have discovered that this species uses a magnetic compass to guide its extraordinary migration thousands of km across North America
3.  In Mexico, they spend the winter – coating the trees in an amazing display which attracts thousands of tourists.

The above statements refer to which of the following species?

Consider the following state

1. A fund that buys securities in distressed investments, such as high-yield bonds in or near default, or equities that are in or near bankruptcy is called as vulture fund
2.  Debtors can include companies, countries or individuals
3. Critics say that vulture funds hold poor countries to ransom and prevent them trading their way out of poverty rather than relying on aid.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. The V- formation observed in flying birds actually helps birds fly without spending too much of energy
2. Birds form V – formation as they follow a ‘lead’ bird which knows the right route of their destination

Based on recent finding by scientists which appeared in news, choose the correct statement from below codes

Consider the following statements

1. Anthrax bacteria live primarily as active parasites in the soil
2. It infects humans through the skin, which causes an ugly sore that usually goes away without treatment

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?