1. Bikini Day is observed in which of the following countries?
[A] Japan
[B] United States
[C] Canada
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [ Japan ]
Notes:
Bikini Day is observed in Japan in memory of the victims of the hydrogen bomb explosion on March 1, 1954. It is so named because radioactive ashes from the US explosion fell on fishing vessels in the vicinity of Bikini Atoll, where the explosion took place.
2. At which among the following places is located the head office of International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems(ISME)?
[A] Manila, Philippines
[B] Jakarta, Indonesia
[C] Okinawa, Japan
[D] Chennai, India
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Correct Answer: C [Okinawa, Japan]
Notes:
The ISME, International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems was established in August 1990. The Secretariat of ISME has been located at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan.
3. World Health day is observed on?
[A] 3rd April
[B] 4th April
[C] 5th April
[D] 7th April
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Correct Answer: D [7th April]
Notes:
The World Health Day (WHD) is observed every year on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO)
4. Headquarters of United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is loacated at:
[A] Geneva
[B] Nairobi
[C] New Delhi
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: B [Nairobi]
Notes:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was founded as a result of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in June 1972 and has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. UNEP also has six regional offices and various country offices.
5. During the World War -II which among the following was not a major Axis Power?
[A] Germany
[B] Japan
[C] Hungary
[D] France
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Correct Answer: D [France]
Notes:
The Axis powers during the World War-II included Italy, Germany and Japan. They were also known collectively as “Rome–Berlin–Tokyo Axis”. These three nations fought the WW-II against the allies but without any strong coordination between three of them. The major Allied Powers were Britain, France, Russia, and the United States. Thus, France was an allied power and not axis power.
6. Which among the following is not a member country of the Mekong Ganga Cooperation?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Thailand
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Mekong Ganga Cooperation was established in 2000 and the 6 members are Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Vietnam, India
7. Which country was known as Gold Coast in past?
[A] Burkina Faso
[B] Togo
[C] Ghana
[D] Mali
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Correct Answer: C [Ghana]
Notes:
Gold Coast was a region in West Africa that is now known as the country Ghana. The region was named the Gold Coast because of its large supplies of gold and the market for it during the transatlantic slave trade. The Gold Coast was also a trade hub for slaves.
The Portuguese named the area Mina, which means “mine”, after finding so much gold between the Ankobra and Volta rivers in the 15th century. The English colonists later adopted the name Gold Coast.
The Gold Coast was a British colony. In 1957, the Gold Coast gained independence from Britain and became the country Ghana. Kwame Nkrumah led the independence movement and became Ghana’s first prime minister and president.
8. World Consumer Rights Day is observed on which date?
[A] March 15
[B] April 15
[C] May 15
[D] June 15
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Correct Answer: A [March 15]
Notes:
World Consumer Rights Day is observed on March 15th every year. This day is dedicated to promoting and raising awareness about consumer rights and responsibilities around the world. It provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of consumer protection, fair business practices, and the need for consumer advocacy.
9. ‘Rakhi Ki Chunauti’ is composed by?
[A] Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
[B] Harishankar parsai
[C] Makhanlal Chaturvedi
[D] Firaq Gorakhpuri
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Correct Answer: A [Subhadra Kumari Chauhan ]
Notes:
Rakhi Ki Chunauti is a famous composition from Subhadra Kumari Chauhan other compositions of her are Veero ka kaisa ho basant,Jhansi ki Rani etc.
10. Who authored the Adbutsagar?
[A] Vijay Sena
[B] Lakshman Sena
[C] Vishvarup Sena
[D] Ballal Sena
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Correct Answer: D [Ballal Sena]
Notes:
Ballal Sena, the ruler of the Sena dynasty, was the author of Adbutsagar and Dansagar. These works of literature provide a glimpse into the literary and cultural aspects of the time. They are regarded as significant historical documents that illuminate our understanding of the era.