1. The National Deworming Day (NDD) is celebrated on which date in India?
[A] February 13
[B] February 10
[C] February 12
[D] February 11
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Correct Answer: B [February 10]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has observed its 3rd National Deworming Day (NDD) on February 10 to tackle worm infections among pre-school (anganwadi) and school-age children across India. The aim of the NDD is to reach every child, regardless of their socio-economic circumstance. It is the world’s largest deworming programme that covers 340 million children under-19 years of age across 36 states/ UTs. The deworming programme is India’s commitment to a comprehensive national response to the public health threat posed by worms.
2. In terms of Defence in India, what is Pinaka?
[A] A Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher Developed by DRDO
[B] A Missile Developed by DRDO
[C] A Missile imported from Russia
[D] A rocket launcher developed by France
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Correct Answer: A [A Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher Developed by DRDO]
Notes:
Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Indian Army. The DRDO began developing the Pinaka in the late 1980s as an alternative to Russian-made systems. The Pinaka can fire 12 rockets and is designed to engage targets at a range of up to 40 km. It was used extensively by the Army during the Kargil War.
The Pinaka is named after “Pinaka”, the bow of Lord Shiva.
3. Headquarters of “Asian Clearing Union” are located at:
[A] Manila
[B] Beijing
[C] Tokyo
[D] Tehran
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Correct Answer: D [Tehran]
Notes:
Asian Clearing Union (ACU) is a payment settlement forum for the transactions clearing that take place within the regions. The Asian Clearing Union, with headquarters in Tehran, Iran. It was established on December 9, 1974.
4. which date is observed “International Anti-Corruption Day”?
[A] October 1
[B] December 9
[C] January 17
[D] February 22
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Correct Answer: B [December 9]
Notes:
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on December 9th each year. This global observance is promoted by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of corruption and to encourage countries, governments, organizations, and individuals to take measures to combat and prevent corruption. It provides an opportunity for governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector to come together to discuss and promote anti-corruption initiatives and strategies. The goal is to create a world in which corruption is less prevalent, transparent governance is promoted, and the rule of law is upheld.
5. Which among the following major United Nations site is known as UNO city?
[A] New York
[B] Washington
[C] Geneva
[D] Vienna
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Correct Answer: D [Vienna]
Notes:
Along with New York, Geneva and Nairobi, Vienna is a major Un site which holds the offices of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO, International Atomic Energy Agency, United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees , United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs. Please note that The VIC (Vienna International center) is an extraterritorial area and is free from local area jurisdiction.
6. Bandung Conference which was an important step toward the crystallization of the Non-Aligned Movement was organized by Asian and African states, most of which were newly independent. Which among the following participant of the Bandung Conference in 1955, was not an independent state at that time?
[A] Ceylon
[B] Cyprus
[C] Laos
[D] Liberia
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Correct Answer: B [Cyprus]
Notes:
Please note that Cyprus got independence in 1960, after an agreement in Zurich and London between the United Kingdom, Greece and Turkey
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. ‘Brihat Kathamanjari’ was the compostion of whom ?
[A] Padmagupta
[B] Somadeva
[C] Kshmendra
[D] Krishna Mishra
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Correct Answer: C [Kshmendra]
Notes:
During the reign of Kashmir king Ananta (1028-1063 AD) and his son Kalasha (1063-1089 AD), Kshmendra was a great poet of Kashmir. He was a Sanskrit poet who composed many plays, descriptive poems, a satirical novel, etc. Some of his famous works are Brihat kathamanjari, Ramayana Manjari, Suvrittatilaka, Dashavatara Charita (Ten incarnations of Vishnu), Avadana kalpalata, etc.
9. What is the focus of the devotional worship in Gaudiya Vaishnavism?
[A] Singing and dancing the names of Radha and Krishna
[B] Sole worship of Vishnu
[C] Practicing yoga for spiritual upliftment
[D] Reading and interpretaion of Bhagavad Gita
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Correct Answer: A [Singing and dancing the names of Radha and Krishna]
Notes:
The primary focus of Gaudiya Vaishnavism is the devotional worship (bhakti yoga) of Radha and Krishna, and their many divine incarnations as the supreme forms of God. This worship predominantly takes the form of singing and chanting the holy names of Radha and Krishna, often through the Hare Krishna mantra or kirtan, and dancing. It is a religious movement primarily rooted in the Gaura or Gauḍa region of Bengal and was inspired by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
10. The term Global Burden of Disease (GBD) is associated to which of the following organizations?
[A] United Nations International Children’s Fund
[B] World Health Organization
[C] The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
[D] World Food Programme
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Correct Answer: B [ World Health Organization]
Notes:
The World Health Organization measures the Global Burden of Disease using the disability-adjusted-life-year (DALY).
