1. 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.
2. Which of the following is an initiative of European Union that involves the creation of a zone for the euro wherein all electronic payments are considered domestic, and a difference between national and intra-European cross border payments doesn’t exist?
[A] Euro zone
[B] Single Euro Payment Area
[C] Eurocheque
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Single Euro Payment Area]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Single Euro Payment Area” (SEPA). SEPA is an initiative by the European Union aimed at simplifying bank transfers denominated in euros. It allows for seamless electronic payments across member states, treating them as domestic transactions. Established in 2008, SEPA enhances efficiency and reduces costs for consumers and businesses, promoting financial integration within the Eurozone.
3. Which among the following is also known as “world’s most translated document”?
[A] Kyoto protocol
[B] Universal Declaration of Human Rights
[C] United Nations Millennium Declaration
[D] Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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Correct Answer: B [Universal Declaration of Human Rights]
Notes:
The most translated document in the world is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The Declaration is a set of principles that outline the fundamental rights and freedoms that are entitled to all human beings. It has been translated into over 500 languages, making it the most translated document in the world. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is considered to be a milestone in the history of human rights and is widely recognized as a fundamental document of international law.
4. Which among the following group is also referred to as signed the General Arrangements to Borrow (GAB)?
[A] G-7
[B] G-8
[C] G-20
[D] G-10
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Correct Answer: D [G-10]
Notes:
The correct answer is G-10. The Group of Ten (G-10) is an informal group of industrialized countries that signed the General Arrangements to Borrow (GAB) in 1962, allowing them to provide financial resources to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during crises. The G-10 originally included ten countries: Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
5. ADMM-Plus conference is related to which of the following?
[A] International Trade
[B] Defense
[C] Illegal Migration
[D] Climate Change
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Correct Answer: B [Defense]
Notes:
The ADMM-Plus (ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus) conference involves defense ministers from ASEAN and eight partner countries, focusing on regional security and defense cooperation. Established in 2010, it aims to enhance dialogue and collaboration on defense and security issues, addressing challenges like terrorism and maritime security. The “Plus” includes countries like the U.S., China, and India, emphasizing multilateral defense strategies.
6. On which among the following dates, World Hindi Day is celebrated?
[A] January 10
[B] January 15
[C] January 17
[D] December 17
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Correct Answer: A [January 10]
Notes:
World Hindi Day is celebrated on January 10th every year. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the Hindi language and its cultural and linguistic heritage. Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by millions of people in India, Nepal, and other countries around the world. It is the official language of the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Delhi, and is also one of the two official languages of the Union Government of India. World Hindi Day was first celebrated in 2006 to promote the use and study of Hindi globally, and to recognize the contributions of Hindi language and literature to the cultural diversity of the world.
7. Who is the author/writer of ‘Thithurta Hua Ganatantra’?
[A] Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi
[B] Harishankar Parsai
[C] Maithili Sharan Gupt
[D] Rahat Indori
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Correct Answer: B [Harishankar Parsai ]
Notes:
Harishankar parsai was a Hindi writer. He was a noted satirist and humorist of modern Hindi literature and is known for his simple and direct style.
8. Who among the following author wrote Humayunnama ?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Hamida Begum
[D] Gulbadan begum
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Correct Answer: D [Gulbadan begum]
Notes:
The Humayunnama was written by Gulbadan begum (his half-sister). The book provide the account of the life of Mughal Emperor Humayun.
9. It is India’s first tracked unmanned ground vehicle developed for unmanned surveillance missions. It is mainly used for detecting mines. It is also used for operation in areas where there is a nuclear radiation or bio-weapon risk. It has three variants – surveillance, mine detection and reconnaissance in areas with nuclear and bio-threats. The name of the surveillance system is _?
[A] Arjun MBT
[B] Muntra
[C] Netra
[D] Vijayanta
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Correct Answer: B [Muntra]
Notes:
Muntra is a remotely operated tank operated by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It has been developed as an unmanned, remotely operated tank which has three variants – surveillance, mine detection and reconnaissance in areas with nuclear and bio-threats. Muntra-S is the country’s first tracked unmanned ground vehicle developed for unmanned surveillance missions while Muntra-M is for detecting mines and Muntra-N is for operation in areas where there is a nuclear radiation or bio-weapon risk.
10. The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is released by which of the following organisations?
[A] International Organization on Computer Evidence (IOCE)
[B] International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
[C] Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
[D] International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
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Correct Answer: B [International Telecommunication Union (ITU)]
Notes:
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a multi-stakeholder initiative to measure the commitment of countries to cybersecurity. It is released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). India is ranked a high 23rd out of 165 nations in the index. India has secured a score of .683. The list has been topped by Singapore with a score with a score of .925. India has been listed in the “maturing” category, which refers to 77 countries that have developed complex commitments to cybersecurity and engage in cybersecurity programmes and initiatives.
