1. National Sports Day (NSD) is celebrated on which date in India?
[A] August 28
[B] August 29
[C] August 26
[D] August 27
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Correct Answer: B [August 29]
Notes:
National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 in India. This day marks the birthday of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, regarded as one of the greatest field hockey players of all time. National Sports Day aims to raise awareness on the importance of sports and physical fitness.
2. Which among the following are being procured by India for its armed forces, under the Project-75 India (P-75I) Programme?
[A] Medium multi-role combat aircraft
[B] Falcon Awacs
[C] Submarines
[D] Aircraft Career Ships
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Correct Answer: C [Submarines]
Notes:
Under Project 75, six Scorpene submarines are being built with assistance and technology transfer from DCNS of France under deal signed in October 2005. The Project 75I-class submarine is a follow-on of the Project 75 Kalvari-class submarine for the Indian navy.
3. Where are the headquarters of International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?
[A] Paris
[B] Geneva
[C] London
[D] Frankfurt
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Correct Answer: B [Geneva]
Notes:
The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard-setting body. It comprises of representatives from various national standards organizations. Its headquarters is located in Geneva.
4. India has also been conducting joint naval exercises named SIMBEX since 1994 with which of the following countries?
[A] Singapore
[B] Australia
[C] Srilanka
[D] Bhutan
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Correct Answer: A [Singapore]
Notes:
SIMBEX is a naval exercise that takes place between the navies of Singapore and India. It is an acronym for “Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise”. The exercise typically involves a variety of naval drills and training activities designed to improve the interoperability and cooperation between the participating navies. The first SIMBEX exercise was held in 1994, and it has been conducted annually ever since.
5. On which of the following dates Balika Diwas is celebrated in India?
[A] April 5,
[B] December 5
[C] December 9
[D] December 15
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Correct Answer: C [December 9]
Notes:
Balika Diwas, or National Girl Child Day, is celebrated in India on January 24 each year. However, the date mentioned in the options is incorrect. The day aims to promote the rights of girls and highlight issues they face. It was first observed in 2008 and is part of the government’s efforts to improve the status of girls in society.
6. Which among the following is also called as UN Nuclear Watchdog?
[A] Arms Control Association
[B] United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
[C] International Atomic Energy Agency
[D] Institute of Nuclear Materials Management
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Correct Answer: C [International Atomic Energy Agency]
Notes:
IAEA , established as an autonomous organization on 29 July 1957. Though established independently of the United Nations under its own international treaty it reports to both the General Assembly and the Security Council.
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. COMESA is a regional organization active in which of the following?
[A] South America
[B] Africa
[C] Asia Pacific
[D] Central Asia
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Correct Answer: B [Africa]
Notes:
COMESA- Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
9. Headquarters of Biodiversity International are located at?
[A] Rome
[B] Geneva
[C] Paris
[D] Manila
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Correct Answer: A [Rome]
Notes:
Bioversity International, a non-profit research organization for development, was established in 1974. The motto of the organization is “Agricultural biodiversity nourishes and sustains the planet”. It is headquatered at Rome, Italy.
10. The author of book ‘Bhaktamala’ is ?
[A] Jnandeva
[B] Sakatyana
[C] Mahaviracharya
[D] Nabhadasa
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Correct Answer: D [Nabhadasa]
Notes:
Nabhadasa belonged to the Ramanandi tradition and his book “Bhaktamala” , written in the late 16th century, contains accounts of approx 600 saints viz. Ramanuja, Madhva, Ramananda, Nimbarka, etc. In it, each saint is depicted in a few lines of verse.
