South Africa - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   A unit from which country has been given the UN Champions of the Earth prize 2015 on 28th September 2015?

a. South Africa
b. South America
c. United States
d. United Kingdom
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: South Africa

Explanation:
An anti-poaching unit, the Black Mamba has received the UN champions of the Earth award from the UN. Founded in 2013, it comprises 23 women and 3 men and operated in the Balule Natural Reserve in S. Africa to protect rhinos. S. Africa reported record 1215 rhinos poached in 2014.