1. Which among the following is not a part of World Bank?
[A] Asian Development Bank
[B] International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
[C] International Finance Corporation
[D] International Development Association
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Correct Answer: A [Asian Development Bank]
Notes:
World Bank is one of five institutions created at Breton Woods Conference in 1944. It is part of the United Nations system, but its governance structure is different. Its headquarter are situated at Washington DC, US. World Bank provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.
It comprises only two institutions viz. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International Development Association (IDA). In contrast World Bank Group comprises three more viz. International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
2. Which among the following organization helps world’s poorest countries?
[A] IMF
[B] IBRD
[C] IDA
[D] ADB
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Correct Answer: C [IDA]
Notes:
The International Development Association (IDA) is the part of the World Bank that helps the world’s poorest countries. It complements the World Bank’s other lending arm — the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) — which serves middle-income countries with capital investment and advisory services.
3. AICHR is the first body of ASEAN related to which of the following?
[A] Human Rights
[B] Human Resources
[C] Hegemony
[D] Regional Trading
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Correct Answer: A [Human Rights]
Notes:
ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights
4. Which of the following country is not a member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization?
[A] Russia
[B] Britain
[C] China
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [Britain]
Notes:
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. It is the creation of china which was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China. Its members are China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
5. Which of the following central paramilitary forces does not have its headquarters in New Delhi?
[A] Border Security Force
[B] Indo-Tibetan Border Police
[C] Assam Rifles
[D] Rastriya Rifles
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Correct Answer: C [Assam Rifles]
Notes:
The correct answer is Assam Rifles. Unlike the Border Security Force (BSF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), which are headquartered in New Delhi, the Assam Rifles is based in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established in 1835, it is one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, primarily tasked with maintaining peace in the northeastern states.
6. At which of the following place SAARC Forestry Center was opened after the 13th summit of SAARC in 2005?
[A] Kathmandu
[B] Thimpu
[C] Male
[D] Islamabad
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Correct Answer: B [Thimpu]
7. Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) was initiated by which among the following countries?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Maldives
[D] Mauritius
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Correct Answer: D [Mauritius]
Notes:
Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) was initiated by Mauritius. It was formed in march 1997.
8. Who among the following author wrote Humayunnama ?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Hamida Begum
[D] Gulbadan begum
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Correct Answer: D [Gulbadan begum]
Notes:
The Humayunnama was written by Gulbadan begum (his half-sister). The book provide the account of the life of Mughal Emperor Humayun.
9. The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is released by which of the following organisations?
[A] International Organization on Computer Evidence (IOCE)
[B] International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
[C] Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
[D] International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
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Correct Answer: B [International Telecommunication Union (ITU)]
Notes:
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a multi-stakeholder initiative to measure the commitment of countries to cybersecurity. It is released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). India is ranked a high 23rd out of 165 nations in the index. India has secured a score of .683. The list has been topped by Singapore with a score with a score of .925. India has been listed in the “maturing” category, which refers to 77 countries that have developed complex commitments to cybersecurity and engage in cybersecurity programmes and initiatives.
10. How many judges are there in the International Court of Justice?
[A] 10
[B] 12
[C] 15
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: C [15]
Notes:
ICJ is the main judicial organ or branch of the United Nations. It is composed of 15 judges. These are elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. It has its headquarters at The Hague, Netherlands. Judges are eligible for re-election. Justice Dalveer Bhandari has been nominated by India as its candidate for another nine year term as judge of the International Court of Justice.
