US NOAA - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which is the hottest month since records were being kept in January 1880 according to US NOAA?

a. September
b. October
c. November
d. August
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: September

Explanation:
September 2015 was the hottest month ever recorded since records were being kept in January 1880, as announced by US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Of 5 consecutive months commencing from May within this year, the year has broken all previous records for higher temperatures, according to the NOAA monthly State of Climate Global Analysis. High temperature indicates uncontrolled effect of rising GHG in the atmosphere. The report also found that oceans were warmer than the average across rapid expanses and the year had witnessed the one of the strongest El Nino recorded. India has faced a 14 percent deficit in monsoon rains.