1. International Biodiesel Day (IBD) is celebrated on which date?
[A] August 11
[B] August 12
[C] August 10
[D] August 9
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Correct Answer: C [August 10]
Notes:
August 10 is International Biodiesel Day. This day spreads awareness about the benefits of biodiesel as an alternative fuel. Biodiesel is made from renewable sources like vegetable oils and animal fats. It is biodegradable and cleaner for the environment compared to fossil fuels. Celebrating International Biodiesel Day promotes the production and use of this eco-friendly fuel option.
2. Which among the following are being procured by India for its armed forces, under the Project-75 India (P-75I) Programme?
[A] Medium multi-role combat aircraft
[B] Falcon Awacs
[C] Submarines
[D] Aircraft Career Ships
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Correct Answer: C [Submarines]
Notes:
Under Project 75, six Scorpene submarines are being built with assistance and technology transfer from DCNS of France under deal signed in October 2005. The Project 75I-class submarine is a follow-on of the Project 75 Kalvari-class submarine for the Indian navy.
3. Mission Dakshin Dhruv 2006 was a successful operation of which among the following?
[A] Indian Navy
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Airforce
[D] Indian Armed forces
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Navy]
Notes:
Indian Navy was first military team to have successfully completed a ski traverse to the Geographic South Pole in 2006
4. The group of countries that have agreed to participate in the General Arrangements to Borrow (GAB) 1962 are collectively called as ______?
[A] G-5
[B] G-7
[C] G-8
[D] G-10
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Correct Answer: D [G-10]
Notes:
The correct answer is G-10. The G-10 is a group of countries that agreed to participate in the General Arrangements to Borrow (GAB) in 1962, which was established to provide supplementary resources to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Initially, it included 10 countries: Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The GAB allows these countries to lend funds to the IMF during times of financial crises, enhancing global financial stability.
5. The North Atlantic Treaty is the treaty that brought NATO into existence, signed in Washington, DC on April 4, 1949 by how many countries?
[A] 10
[B] 12
[C] 15
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: B [12]
Notes:
The North Atlantic Treaty (also known as the Washington Treaty) was signed by 12 countries on April 4, 1949 at the Departmental Auditorium in Washington, D.C.. The countries that signed the treaty were: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, The United Kingdom, The United States. The treaty established the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a mutual defense treaty between the 12 nations. The purpose of NATO was to deter the Soviet Union from invading Western Europe. The treaty committed each member to share the risks, responsibilities, and benefits of collective defense. NATO is now an alliance of 31 nations from Europe and North America. The main purpose of NATO is to safeguard the freedom and security of its members by political and military means.
6. Which among the following publishes World Investment Report ?
[A] World Bank
[B] IMF
[C] OECD
[D] United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
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Correct Answer: D [United Nations Conference on Trade and Development]
Notes:
The World Investment Report focuses is an official publication of the UNCTAD (United National Conference in Trade and Development). It reports the trends in foreign direct investment (FDI) worldwide, at the regional and country levels.
7. Which among the following accord is known to led the formation of Palestinian Authority?
[A] Oslo Accords
[B] Camp David Accord
[C] Sharm el-Sheikh Memorandum
[D] London Agreement
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Correct Answer: A [Oslo Accords]
Notes:
Oslo Accords or Oslo Process refers to two agreements between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. First is the Oslo I Accord, signed in Washington in 1993 and second is Oslo II Accord, signed in Taba, Egypt in 1995. It resulted in recognition of Israel by the PLO and the recognition by Israel of the PLO as the representative of the Palestinian people and as a partner in bilateral negotiations.
8. Which of the following central paramilitary forces does not have its headquarters in New Delhi?
[A] Border Security Force
[B] Indo-Tibetan Border Police
[C] Assam Rifles
[D] Rastriya Rifles
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Correct Answer: C [Assam Rifles]
Notes:
The correct answer is Assam Rifles. Unlike the Border Security Force (BSF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), which are headquartered in New Delhi, the Assam Rifles is based in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established in 1835, it is one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, primarily tasked with maintaining peace in the northeastern states.
9. Which among the following body gives “Avicenna Prize” for ethics in science?
[A] NASA
[B] UNICEF
[C] UNESCO
[D] World Science Forum
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Correct Answer: C [UNESCO]
10. At which of the following conferences, the text of the United Nations charter was finalized among international leaders?
[A] Dumbarton Oaks Conference
[B] Yalta Conference
[C] Tehran Conference
[D] San Francisco Conference
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Correct Answer: A [Dumbarton Oaks Conference]
Notes:
The Dumbarton Oaks Conference was a series of meetings held at the Dumbarton Oaks estate in Washington, D.C. in 1944. The conference was attended by representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and China, and was aimed at discussing the creation of a new international organization to maintain peace and security after World War II. The conference resulted in the drafting of the United Nations Charter, which was signed by the participating countries in 1945 and came into effect in 1945. The charter established the United Nations as an international organization dedicated to promoting peace, security, and cooperation among nations.
