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| 1. |
Which was the first country on
the world to estimate its environmental worth in economic terms?
Ans. Brazil. The government-owned Brazilian Institute for Environment and
Renewable Resources reported in 2000 that the total financial value of Brazil's
biodiversity is $2.072 trillion, roughly four times the annual gross domestic product. |
| 2. |
Where is the hottest chilli
found?
Ans. India. Scientists have confirmed that the Naga Jolokia found in the
northeastern hills of India, is far ahead of the Red Savina Habanero, a Mexican chilli
thought to be the world's hottest. |
| 3. |
Which oil company founded by
George W. Bush has been invested in heavily by Salem Bin Laden, Osama's Brother in 1977?
Ans. Arbusto Energy Inc. |
| 4. |
Which company advertised for
the use of plastics on this World Environment Day?
Ans. GAIL (Gas Authority of India Ltd) |
| 5. |
Bamboos are expected to flower
in 2003 in this particular state, and this thought terrifies the citizens. Which Indian
state are we talking of?
Ans. Mizoram |
| 6. |
SandeepBrahmabhat, a postal
department employee and a bird watcher, filed a public interest petition in the Gujarat
High court against the giving over a lake for agriculture. What is this case popularly
known as?
Ans. Gopalpur lake case |
| 7. |
Researchers at the Ohio-based
Case Western Reserve University have been working hard with mosquitoes. What have they
succeeded in doing?
Ans. They have developed genetically modified mosquitoes that are unable
to transmit the malaria parasite. |
| 8. |
With which Indian state do we
connect the controversial Loel Karo hydroelectric project?
Ans. Jharkhand |
| 9. |
Where was the 54th annual
meeting of the International Whaling Commission held?
Ans. Shimonoseki, Japan |
| 10. |
Japan and EU have finally
ratified the Kyoto Protocol. US backed out after signing it in 1997, stating economic
reasons. There are two major fence sitters that can make a difference. One is Canada.
Who's the other?
Ans. Australia |
