1. Who is the author of the book “Jobless Clueless Reckless”?
[A] Suzanne Sangi
[B] Munal Pawar
[C] Himanjali Sankar
[D] Revathi Suresh
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Correct Answer: D [Revathi Suresh]
Notes:
The book “Jobless Clueless Reckless” has been authored by Revathi Suresh. It’s a novel about teenagers that gives an insight into what happens in the minds and lives of teenagers in an upper middle class, urban society.
2. At which among the following places is located the head office of International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems(ISME)?
[A] Manila, Philippines
[B] Jakarta, Indonesia
[C] Okinawa, Japan
[D] Chennai, India
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Correct Answer: C [Okinawa, Japan]
Notes:
The ISME, International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems was established in August 1990. The Secretariat of ISME has been located at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan.
3. Which among the following is a Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile?
[A] Agni
[B] Prithvi
[C] Astra
[D] Nag
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Correct Answer: C [Astra]
Notes:Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) among the options you’ve provided is “C) Astra.” Here’s some more detailed information:
- Agni: Agni is not an air-to-air missile; it’s a family of long-range ballistic missiles developed by India for delivering nuclear warheads. It is not designed for aerial combat.
- Prithvi: Prithvi is also not an air-to-air missile. It’s a short-range ballistic missile system designed for attacking ground targets.
- Astra: Astra is indeed a Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM). It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. Astra is designed to engage and destroy enemy aircraft at distances beyond visual range. It is a crucial component of India’s air defense capabilities.
- Nag: Nag is not an air-to-air missile either. It’s an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by India for use against armored vehicles and tanks.
In summary, (C) Astra” is the correct choice as the Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile among the options provided.
4. Which among the following group is also referred to as signed the General Arrangements to Borrow (GAB)?
[A] G-7
[B] G-8
[C] G-20
[D] G-10
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Correct Answer: D [G-10]
Notes:
The correct answer is G-10. The Group of Ten (G-10) is an informal group of industrialized countries that signed the General Arrangements to Borrow (GAB) in 1962, allowing them to provide financial resources to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during crises. The G-10 originally included ten countries: Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
5. Ping Pong Diplomacy of early 1970s is related to which among the following two countries?
[A] China and Russia
[B] China & Japan
[C] China & United States
[D] China & India
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Correct Answer: C [China & United States]
Notes:
Ping pong diplomacy refers to the brief thaw in relations between the United States and China in the early 1970s, which was facilitated in part by the exchange of table tennis players between the two countries. In April 1971, a group of American table tennis players visited China for a tournament, and the Chinese government invited them to stay for several days. This marked the first time in more than 20 years that Americans had been allowed to visit China. The visit was followed by several high-level diplomatic meetings between the two countries, which ultimately led to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the US and China in 1979.
6. Which among the following countries make G-4?
[A] India, South Korea, Brazil and South America
[B] India, Russia, Brazil and South America
[C] India, Russia, Japan and Brazil
[D] India, Japan, Germany and Brazil
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Correct Answer: D [India, Japan, Germany and Brazil]
Notes:
India, Japan, Germany and Brazil are the G4 countries. They are presenting a united front for the permanent seat in the UNSC.
7. The author of book ‘Bhaktamala’ is ?
[A] Jnandeva
[B] Sakatyana
[C] Mahaviracharya
[D] Nabhadasa
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Correct Answer: D [Nabhadasa]
Notes:
Nabhadasa belonged to the Ramanandi tradition and his book “Bhaktamala” , written in the late 16th century, contains accounts of approx 600 saints viz. Ramanuja, Madhva, Ramananda, Nimbarka, etc. In it, each saint is depicted in a few lines of verse.
8. Some countries consider the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) discriminatory because__:
[A] It seeks to prevent of nuclear energy for all purposes including peaceful purposes
[B] It gives the right to develop research, production and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes to only some countries
[C] It prevents the countries to withdraw from the treaty once they have joined it
[D] None of the above is a correct answer
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Correct Answer: D [ None of the above is a correct answer ]
Notes:
NPT is a worldwide treaty that bans all members except the United Kingdom, China, France, Russia, and the United States from having nuclear weapons and commits those five states to eventually eliminating their atomic arsenals. India, Israel, Pakistan have never signed the treaty whereas North Korea acceded in 1985 but, withdrawn in 2003.
9. The United Nations Sasakawa Award is given for the:
[A] maintenance of international peace and security
[B] disaster risk reduction
[C] outstanding works in the field of journalism
[D] poverty reduction
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Correct Answer: B [disaster risk reduction]
Notes:
The United Nations Sasakawa Award for Disaster Reduction is awarded to an individual or institutions that have taken active efforts in reducing disaster risk in their communities and advocates for disaster risk reduction.
10. Consider the following differences between International Monetary Fund and World Bank:
- While main task of World Bank is to fight poverty, IMF aims to economically strengthen its member countries.
- While IMF provides only short term loans, World Bank provides both short term and long term loans.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
Both the statements are correct.
