International Organizations, Defence, Books & Authors, World History

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The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations for coordinating economic, social and environmental issues, as well as for implementing internationally agreed development goals.

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Ireland had proposed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as the Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT, is an international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.

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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is not based in Basel, Switzerland. it is headquartered in Paris, France. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Financial Stability Forum (FSF) are both located in Basel. The OECD, established in 1961, focuses on economic development and policy coordination among member countries.

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Bharat Dynamics Limited specializes in missile and torpedo design and production. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) in India that is primarily involved in the manufacture of ammunition and missile systems. It plays a key role in the country’s defense sector, particularly in the development and production of advanced weapons like missiles and torpedoes.

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The correct answer is “All matched correctly.” – International Migrants Day is indeed observed on December 18 to promote awareness of the rights of migrants. – International Volunteer Day is celebrated on December 5 to recognize the contributions of volunteers. – International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 to raise awareness about issues affecting the elderly. Since all the dates are accurately matched with their respective observances, the statement “All matched correctly” is true.

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The 1993 Paris Principles are related to the promotion and protection of human rights. They were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and outline the responsibilities of national human rights institutions. These principles emphasize the importance of independence, pluralism, and adequate funding for such institutions to effectively safeguard human rights.

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Indian Peace Keeping Force took control of Jaffna from the LTTE in late 1987 to enforce the disarmament of the LTTE as a part of the Indo-Sri Lankan Accord. This operation was named operation Pawan.

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Around 44 African countries are entering into an agreement to set up AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area) to remove barriers to trade, like tariffs and import quotas, allowing the free flow of goods and services between its members. The agreement will still have to be ratified at a national level, and is only due to come into force in 180 days. This is touted to be biggest free trade agreement since establishment of WTO.

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The Global Financial Stability Report is released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and not by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The report assesses the global financial system’s stability and highlights potential risks and vulnerabilities in the international financial markets. On the other hand, the World Economic Forum releases reports like the Global Competitiveness Index, Global Human Capital Index, and Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index, among others.

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Amitav Ghosh is a renowned Indian author known for his rich and complex novels that weave together personal stories and historical events. His literary works also include “The Shadow Lines”, “The Hungry Tide” and the “Ibis Trilogy”. Ghosh’s novels have been translated into more than twenty languages and have won him numerous awards. His unique literary style blends historical detail, political commentary, and elements of the surreal.