1. Who is the author of the book “The Secret Diary of Kasturba”?
[A] Neelima Dalmia Adhar
[B] Aruna Chakravarti
[C] Som Sharma
[D] Narendra Verma
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Correct Answer: A [Neelima Dalmia Adhar]
Notes:
The book “The Secret Diary of Kasturba” has been authored by Neelima Dalmia Adhar. It’s an imaginary chronicle of the life of Kasturba, the wife of Father of Nation “Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi”. The book is written in a diary form with Kastur penning her experiences in Porbandar where she was born on April 11, 1869- six months before the birth of Mohandas Gandhi who was born in neighbourhood on October 2, 1869 and, early life with young Mohandas, her days in Africa and Mohandas’s rise as a mass leader. The book tries to tell the world what it meant to Kasturba to be wife of Mahatma Gandhi.
2. National Doctors Day (NDD) is celebrated on which date in India?
[A] July 4
[B] July 2
[C] July 3
[D] July 1
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Correct Answer: D [July 1 ]
Notes:
The National Doctors’ Day (NDD) is celebrated every year in India on July 1 to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. The day is an attempt to emphasize on the value of doctors in our lives and to offer them our respects by commemorating one of their greatest representatives.
3. Where are the headquarters of International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?
[A] Paris
[B] Geneva
[C] London
[D] Frankfurt
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Correct Answer: B [Geneva]
Notes:
The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard-setting body. It comprises of representatives from various national standards organizations. Its headquarters is located in Geneva.
4. The “Peninsula Shield Force” is active in which region of the earth?
[A] South East Asia
[B] Africa
[C] Middle East
[D] South America
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Correct Answer: C [Middle East]
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Peninsula Shield Force is the military side of the Gulf Cooperation Council or GCC, which intends to deter, and respond to, military aggression against any of the GCC member countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
5. International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is observed on which date every year?
[A] August 9
[B] August 19
[C] August 29
[D] August 15
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Correct Answer: A [August 9]
Notes:
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9 each year. The day is also known as World Tribal Day. The day is a time to celebrate indigenous communities and their knowledge. It also recognizes the contributions that indigenous people make to the world, such as environmental protection.
The day was chosen to commemorate the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in Geneva in 1982.
The theme for 2023 was “Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination”. The day will be observed online on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
6. Which among the following gives International Socrates Award?
[A] United Nations
[B] World Economic Forum
[C] European Business Assembly
[D] World Wide Fund for nature
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Correct Answer: C [European Business Assembly]
Notes:
The International Socrates Award is given by the European Business Assembly. The European Business Assembly is an international organization that recognizes and promotes excellence in various fields, including business, education, science, and culture. The International Socrates Award is one of the honors they bestow upon individuals and organizations for their contributions and achievements in these areas. This award is not associated with the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, or the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
7. World Health Day is celebrated every year on:
[A] April 5th
[B] April 7th
[C] June 1st
[D] June 7th
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Correct Answer: B [April 7th]
Notes:
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th each year. This date marks the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. The day aims to raise awareness about global health issues and promote healthy living. Each year, a specific theme is chosen to highlight a particular health concern, making it a important event in the public health calendar.
8. National Road Safety Week is observed in which month?
[A] January
[B] February
[C] May
[D] April
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Correct Answer: B [February]
Notes:
National Road Safety Week is celebrated annually from January 11 to 17. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways organizes the week to raise awareness about road safety and traffic rules. The week is intended to prevent deaths and injuries worldwide.
The first National Road Safety Week was observed in 1989. The 31st National Road Safety Week was observed from January 11 to 17, 2020.
9. With which among the following , United Nations Security Council Resolution 1386 is related ?
[A] Sanctions against Iraq
[B] Sanctions against Iran
[C] Establishment of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan
[D] Sanctions against North Korea
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Correct Answer: C [Establishment of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan]
Notes:
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1386, adopted in December 2001, authorized the establishment of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. This resolution aimed to assist the Afghan Interim Authority in maintaining security and stability following the U.S.-led invasion that ousted the Taliban regime. ISAF was initially a NATO-led mission, marking the first time NATO took command of a military operation outside Europe.
10. Headquarters of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific is located at?
[A] Singapore
[B] Bangkok
[C] Jakarta
[D] Kuala lumpur
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Correct Answer: B [Bangkok]
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Headquarters of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific is headquartered at Bangkok,Thailand. It is formed on 28 March, 1947.