International Organizations, Defence, Books & Authors, World History

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The correct answer is “All matched correctly.” – International Migrants Day is indeed observed on December 18 to promote awareness of the rights of migrants. – International Volunteer Day is celebrated on December 5 to recognize the contributions of volunteers. – International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 to raise awareness about issues affecting the elderly. Since all the dates are accurately matched with their respective observances, the statement “All matched correctly” is true.

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The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by by Japan on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu on December 7, 1941. Till that date, United States was neutral but entered into Second World War after this.

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Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas is observed on August 20 each year, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was born on August 20, 1944. This day promotes renewable energy and sustainable development in India, reflecting Gandhi’s vision for a modern and environmentally conscious nation.

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Operation Meghdoot was an Indian armed forces operation launched on 13 April 1984 to capture the Siachen Glacier in Kashmir. The operation was entrusted to one of the Kumaon Battalions, supported by Ladakh Scouts. Initial assault was led by Maj (later Col ) RS Sandhu, VrC. This military operation was unique because it was the first assault launched in world’s highest battlefield.

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The famous Sufi poet, Amir Khusrau wrote a masnavi on the Tughlaq dynasty ruler, Mubarak Shah as “Nuh Sipihr” (Nine Skies), relating the events of Mubarak Shah’s rule. Excerpts of the works done by him are Tughluq Nama, Wast-ul-Hayat, Ashiqa, Khamsa, Baqia-Naqia, etc. He was the court poet of Alauddin Khilji and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, Delhi.

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Bhanu-Chandra Charita written by Siddhichandra Upadhayaya (a Jain ascetic) in Sanskrit language, which gives an account of the Jain mission to Akbar’s court. Like Hirvijayasuri ji, Shanti Chandra Upadhayaya, he was one of the most popular Jain saint in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar, who gave the title of Khus-faham (a man of sharp intellect) to Siddhichandra Upadhayaya.

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Ratnavali, Priyadarsika and Nagananda are famous plays written by the powerful Indian Emperor Harsha

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India is not a member of ASEAN and APEC. ASEAN is a Southeast Asian regional body and India is a dialogue partner, not a member. APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) also does not include India. India is a member of the G-20, SAARC, and IORA.

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A B Vajpayee is the author of book ‘New Dimensions of India’s Foreign Policy’. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an Indian politician, statesman and a poet who served three terms as the Prime Minister of India, first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004.

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The annual exercise named ‘Exercise Topchi’ was organized in Pune (Deolali Camp). The displayed aviation helicopters were light combat helicopter, indigenous advanced light helicopter, Cheetah & Chetak helicopters.