1. Who among the following is the author of the “Divine Comedy”?
[A] Goethe
[B] Milton
[C] Dante
[D] Shakespeare
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Correct Answer: C [ Dante ]
Notes:
The Divine Comedy is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between c. 1308 and his death in 1321. It is widely considered the preeminent work of Italian literature, and is seen as one of the greatest works of world literature. The poem’s imaginative and allegorical vision of the afterlife is a culmination of the medieval world-view as it had developed in the Western Church. It helped establish the Tuscan dialect, in which it is written, as the standardized Italian language.
2. National Handloom Day (NHD) is celebrated on which date?
[A] August 6
[B] August 7
[C] August 5
[D] August 8
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Correct Answer: B [August 7]
Notes:
National Handloom Day is celebrated annually on August 7 to honor the handloom weaving community of India and to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement. On this day in 1905, the formal proclamation of the Swadeshi Movement was made in a meeting at the Calcutta Town hall.
3. On which of the following dates International Literacy Day is observed every year?
[A] October 7
[B] October 8
[C] September 8
[D] November 3
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Correct Answer: C [September 8]
Notes:
International Literacy Day is observed annually on September 8. Established by UNESCO in 1966, this day aims to raise awareness about the importance of literacy for individuals and communities. The date was chosen to highlight the significance of literacy as a fundamental human right and a key to sustainable development.
4. 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
5. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen are related to which of the following countries?
[A] Britain
[B] USA
[C] France
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: C [France]
Notes:
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (Déclaration des droits de l’homme et du citoyen de 1789) was set by France’s National Constituent Assembly in 1789. It is a human civil rights document from the French Revolution. The document explains a list of rights, such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and separation of powers.
6. The first Industrial Revolution took place in?
[A] England
[B] USA
[C] France
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [England]
Notes:
The First Industrial Revolution was started in Europe and the United States. It was started in the 18th century and ended in Middle of 19th Century.
7. Which among the following accord is known to led the formation of Palestinian Authority?
[A] Oslo Accords
[B] Camp David Accord
[C] Sharm el-Sheikh Memorandum
[D] London Agreement
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Correct Answer: A [Oslo Accords]
Notes:
Oslo Accords or Oslo Process refers to two agreements between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. First is the Oslo I Accord, signed in Washington in 1993 and second is Oslo II Accord, signed in Taba, Egypt in 1995. It resulted in recognition of Israel by the PLO and the recognition by Israel of the PLO as the representative of the Palestinian people and as a partner in bilateral negotiations.
8. Which among the following is a Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile?
[A] Agni
[B] Prithvi
[C] Astra
[D] Nag
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Correct Answer: C [Astra]
Notes:Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) among the options you’ve provided is “C) Astra.” Here’s some more detailed information:
- Agni: Agni is not an air-to-air missile; it’s a family of long-range ballistic missiles developed by India for delivering nuclear warheads. It is not designed for aerial combat.
- Prithvi: Prithvi is also not an air-to-air missile. It’s a short-range ballistic missile system designed for attacking ground targets.
- Astra: Astra is indeed a Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM). It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. Astra is designed to engage and destroy enemy aircraft at distances beyond visual range. It is a crucial component of India’s air defense capabilities.
- Nag: Nag is not an air-to-air missile either. It’s an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by India for use against armored vehicles and tanks.
In summary, (C) Astra” is the correct choice as the Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile among the options provided.
9. Flexible Credit Line (FCL) is related to which of the following organizations?
[A] World Economic Forum (WEF)
[B] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
[C] Asian Development Bank (ADB)
[D] World Bank (WB)
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Correct Answer: B [International Monetary Fund (IMF)]
Notes:
Flexible Credit Line (FCL) is a lending scheme of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The FCL was created in 2009 after the 2007 Financial Crisis. It was designed to meet the demand for crisis prevention and crisis mitigation lending for countries with strong policy frameworks and track records in economic performance. The FCL is useful for both crisis prevention and crisis resolution.
The FCL is a precautionary credit line that lasts one or two years. The repayment period is the same as for the Stand by Arrangement (SBA). Only Mexico, Colombia, and Poland have subscribed to the FCL.
10. The first major effort to evolve rules of the game for international trade (or multilateral trade) was in the post-World War II era which resulted in the establishment which of the following?
[A] World Trade Organization
[B] WEF
[C] IMF
[D] GATT
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Correct Answer: D [GATT]
Notes:
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade is a legal agreement between countries, whose overall purpose was to promote international trade by reducing or eliminating trade barriers such as tariffs or quotas. It is to evolve rules of game for international trade.