1. 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.
2. Which among the following is NOT a SAARC member?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Maldives
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: A [Myanmar]
Notes:
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Its headquarters is at Kathmandu, Nepal.
3. On which of the following dates World Press Freedom Day is observed in May ?
[A] May 1
[B] May 3
[C] May 6
[D] May 10
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Correct Answer: B [May 3]
Notes:
World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3 each year. Established by the United Nations in 1993, this day highlights the importance of press freedom and the role of journalism in promoting democracy and human rights. The date commemorates the Windhoek Declaration, which advocates for a free, independent, and pluralistic press.
4. Who among the following is the author of the famous book “Silent Spring” which is credited for being of much help in launching the environment movement?
[A] Ian Lowe
[B] Pat Hutchings
[C] Mike Kingsford
[D] Rachel Carson
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Correct Answer: D [Rachel Carson]
Notes:
The book Silent Spring is written by Rachel Carson. It is a book on environmental science. The book was published in 1962.
5. 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.
6. Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Rights of Man’?
[A] Thomas Hardy
[B] Thomas Mann
[C] Thomas Moore
[D] Thomas Paine
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Correct Answer: D [Thomas Paine]
Notes:
Rights of Man, a book by Thomas Paine, including 31 articles, posits that popular political revolution is permissible when a government does not safeguard the natural rights of its people
7. Who is the author of the book “A House of Mr. Biwsas”?
[A] Jhumpa Lahiri
[B] Amitav Ghosh
[C] V.S. Naipaul
[D] Vikram Seth
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Correct Answer: C [V.S. Naipaul]
Notes:
Sir Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul TC, most commonly known as V. S. Naipaul, and informally, Vidia Naipaul, was a Trinidadian-British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction in English.
8. How many judges are there in the International Court of Justice?
[A] 10
[B] 12
[C] 15
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: C [15]
Notes:
ICJ is the main judicial organ or branch of the United Nations. It is composed of 15 judges. These are elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. It has its headquarters at The Hague, Netherlands. Judges are eligible for re-election. Justice Dalveer Bhandari has been nominated by India as its candidate for another nine year term as judge of the International Court of Justice.
9. Who is the author of the book “Voice of Conscience”? (UPSC Prelims 2004)
[A] V.V. Giri
[B] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[C] Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[D] Zakir Husain
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Correct Answer: A [V.V. Giri]
Notes:
The book “Voice of Conscience” was written by Varahagiri Venkata Giri, commonly known as V. V. Giri. V.V. Giri was the fourth president of India, serving his term from 24th August 1969 to 24th August 1974. In his book, he shares his experiences and views on important social and political issues, reflecting his commitment to public service and the welfare of the society.
10. Who discovered X-rays?
[A] Paul Villard
[B] Albert Einstein
[C] Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
[D] Johann Riter
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Correct Answer: C [Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen]
Notes:
Roentgen discovered X-rays in 1895. X rays are part of high energy electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength ranging from 10 picometers to 10 nanometers.
