International Organizations, Defence, Books & Authors, World History

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The book “The Wrong Turn: Love and Betrayal in the Time of Netaji” has been authored by Sanjay Chopra and Namita Roy Ghose. It is a sweeping tale of passion set against the freedom struggle.

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The book titled ‘The Emergency – Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour’ has been authored by Surya Prakash, the chairman of Prasar Bharati. The book has recently launched by Union Minister for Urban Development M Venkaiah Naidu in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The purpose of the book is to honor all those who fought for the restoration of democracy in the country in the mid-1970s.

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The Secretariat of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) is located in Switzerland. Established in 2002, IADI aims to enhance the effectiveness of deposit insurance systems worldwide. Switzerland is known for its strong financial sector and is home to many international organizations, making it a strategic location for IADI.

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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.

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The Axis powers during the World War-II included Italy, Germany and Japan. They were also known collectively as “Rome–Berlin–Tokyo Axis”. These three nations fought the WW-II against the allies but without any strong coordination between three of them. The major Allied Powers were Britain, France, Russia, and the United States. Thus, France was an allied power and not axis power.

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The correct answer is G-20. Established in 1999, the G-20 includes major economies that represent about 85% of global GDP. Its role expanded importantly during the 2008 financial crisis, positioning it as a key forum for international economic cooperation. Unlike the G-7, which consists of advanced economies, the G-20 includes emerging markets, enhancing its influence in global economic governance and crisis management, sometimes challenging the traditional dominance of the World Bank and IMF.

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The Varuna naval exercise is a biennial military exercise between India and France, focusing on enhancing interoperability and maritime security. The first Varuna exercise took place in 2001, and it has since evolved to include various naval operations, showcasing advanced naval capabilities. France is a key strategic partner for India, particularly in defense and maritime cooperation.

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The correct answer is the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Established in 1992, the CSTO is a military alliance of several former Soviet republics, aimed at mutual defense and security cooperation. Its headquarters are indeed located in Moscow, Russia. In contrast, the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was formed in 1954 and dissolved in 1977, while the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was founded in 2001 with its secretariat in Beijing, China.

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National Voters Day in India is celebrated on January 25th. This day is celebrated to promote participation of the citizens in the political process. It was first celebrated in the year 2011 to mark the commission’s foundation day. Prioritizing the participation of the youth in the electoral process is the main focus of this celebration as the Indian Election Commission was established on this day in 1950.

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The Sanskrit poet Padmagupta Parimala composed “Navasaha Sankacharitam” , in which he described the exploits of Paramara
King Sindhuraja (995-1010 AD) of Dhara, who possessed the title “Nava Sahasanka”. It deals with the marriage of Sindhuraja  (the father of King Bhoja of Dhara) with the Shashi Prabha (daughter of Nagaraja Shankhapara) and the personal aspects of his life.