1. Which among the following organizations publishes “The New Courier” ?
[A] World Economic Forum
[B] UNESCO
[C] UNICEF
[D] UNDP
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Correct Answer: B [UNESCO]
Notes:
“The New Courier” is published by UNESCO. It has largest and widest-ranging readership of all the journals published by the United Nations and its specialized institutions.
2. The First G-20 Summit was held in which among the following places?
[A] London
[B] New York
[C] Washington
[D] Pittsburgh
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Correct Answer: C [Washington]
Notes:
The first G-20 summit was held in Washington D.C., United States, in response to the global financial crisis. The summit brought together leaders from 20 major economies to discuss solutions to the crisis and ways to reform the international financial system. The city was chosen as the host because it is the home of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, two key institutions involved in addressing the global financial crisis.
3. Many a times we read about ‘South-South Cooperation’. The term is used by policymakers and academics to describe the exchange of resources, technology, and knowledge between which of the following?
[A] India & South Africa
[B] South Asia & South Africa
[C] South America and South Asia
[D] Developing countries
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Correct Answer: D [Developing countries]
Notes:
South-South Cooperation refers to the collaboration among developing countries in the Global South, focusing on sharing resources, technology, and knowledge. This concept emerged in the 1950s and gained prominence in the 1970s, particularly during the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). It aims to enhance self-reliance and foster sustainable development. Notable examples include the India-Africa Forum Summit, which promotes trade and investment between India and African nations.
4. Which of the following countries gives Gwangju prize for Human Rights?
[A] Japan
[B] South Korea
[C] China
[D] Taiwan
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Correct Answer: B [South Korea]
Notes:
The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights is awarded by South Korea. Established in 2000, it honors individuals and organizations that have made important contributions to the promotion of human rights, particularly in the context of the Gwangju Uprising of 1980, where citizens protested against authoritarian rule. The prize aims to raise awareness of human rights issues globally.
5. Which of the following country’s government is known to impose Policy of Apartheid between 1948 and 1994 which curtailed rights of the black inhabitants and maintained rights of whites?
[A] Australia
[B] New Zea Land
[C] South Africa
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: C [South Africa]
Notes:
Apartheid was a system of racial segregation that existed in South Africa and South West Africa (now Namibia) from 1948 to the early 1990s. The National Party governed South Africa from 1948 until 1994. During this time, South Africa was a partial democracy because non-white people were barred from voting after 1958.
The Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM) was a British organization that opposed the South African apartheid system. The AAM supported South Africa’s non-white population who were persecuted by the policies of apartheid.
Nelson Mandela was sworn in as President of South Africa in 1994. He was known for his internal resistance to apartheid.
6. World Conservation Monitoring Centre, a biodiversity information and assessment arm of the United Nations Environment Programme is located at ?
[A] Cambridge
[B] New York
[C] Geneva
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: A [Cambridge]
Notes:
The United Nation Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre is an executive agency of UN Environment Programme, which is based in Cambridge (UK). It was previously managed by IUCN, UN Environment Programme and WWF.
7. International Network of Bamboo & Rattan (INBAR) is located at:
[A] Guwahati
[B] Colombo
[C] Beijing
[D] Dhaka
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Correct Answer: C [Beijing]
Notes:
The International Network of Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) is headquartered in Beijing, China. Established in 1997, INBAR focuses on promoting bamboo and rattan as sustainable resources for economic development and environmental conservation. Bamboo is known for its rapid growth and versatility, making it a key material in sustainable construction and crafts.
8. The book “Haravilāsamu” was written by whom ?
[A] Srinatha
[B] Skatayana
[C] Jinasena
[D] Krishna Mishra
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Correct Answer: A [Srinatha]
Notes:
The Telugu poet Srinatha was the author of the book ‘Haravilāsamu’. He was widely regarded as the “Kavi Sarvabhauma” ( or emperor among poets) in Telugu and was patronized by the ruler of Vijayanagar empire, Deva Raya II.
9. Which of the following countries is not among the "Plus Three" members of ASEAN Plus Three?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] India
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
ASEAN+3 include the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) plus the China, Japan, and Korea.
10. Which of the following has the supreme command of the Indian Defence Forces?
[A] Prime Minister of India
[B] President of India
[C] Defence Minister of India
[D] Council of Ministers of India
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Correct Answer: B [President of India]
Notes:
The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Government of India.