1. Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), a collaborative food information initiative has been launched by ___?
[A] World Food Programme
[B] Food and Agriculture Organization
[C] G-20
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: C [G-20]
Notes:
In 2011, the G20 Ministers of Agriculture while recognizing the importance of timely, accurate and transparent information in addressing food price volatility launched the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), a collaborative food information initiative. AMIS builds on and complements existing systems and improves global food market information. AMIS is a platform through which countries, international organizations and the private sector can work together to strengthen synergies and collaboration in order to improve data reliability, timeliness and frequency. AMIS will also build developing countries’ capacity in market outlook analysis and promote policy dialogue.
2. On which date of December we observe Minorities Rights Day ?
[A] 8
[B] 10
[C] 18
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: C [18]
Notes:
Minorities Rights Day is observed on December 18. This day was established by the United Nations to promote and protect the rights of minority groups worldwide. The date highlights the importance of ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their background, can enjoy their rights and freedoms.
3. World Conservation Monitoring Centre, a biodiversity information and assessment arm of the United Nations Environment Programme is located at ?
[A] Cambridge
[B] New York
[C] Geneva
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: A [Cambridge]
Notes:
The United Nation Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre is an executive agency of UN Environment Programme, which is based in Cambridge (UK). It was previously managed by IUCN, UN Environment Programme and WWF.
4. Apart from UN General Assembly, which among the following is not among five principal active organs of United Nations?
[A] UN Security Council
[B] UN Economic and Social Council
[C] UN Secretariat
[D] UN Trusteeship Council
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Correct Answer: D [UN Trusteeship Council]
Notes:
Formerly UN had six principal active organs. UN Trusteeship Council suspended its operations in 1994
5. Which among the following is the junior most among all 4 ranks of Indian Air Force?
[A] Wing Commander
[B] Squadron Leader
[C] Flight Lieutenant
[D] Group Captain
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Correct Answer: C [Flight Lieutenant]
Notes:
Among the given options, the junior most rank in the Indian Air Force is Flight Lieutenant. The rank hierarchy in the Indian Air Force from junior to senior among the listed ranks is as follows: Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, and Group Captain.
6. Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) was initiated by which among the following countries?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Maldives
[D] Mauritius
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Correct Answer: D [Mauritius]
Notes:
Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) was initiated by Mauritius. It was formed in march 1997.
7. The core philosophy of BIMSTEC is ____?
[A] Defense Cooperation
[B] Economic Cooperation
[C] Cultural Cooperation
[D] Political Cooperation
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Correct Answer: B [Economic Cooperation]
Notes:
BIMST-EC (Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand Economic Cooperation)
8. Who among the following received Sahitya Academy award in 1955 for his/her work ‘Him Taringini’?
[A] Harishankar Parsai
[B] Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi
[C] Subhadra Kumari chauhan
[D] Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh
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Correct Answer: B [Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi ]
Notes:
‘Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi’ born in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, also called Panditji, was an Indian poet, writer, essayist, playwright and a journalist who is particularly remembered for his participation in India’s national struggle for independence and his contribution to Chhayavaad, the Neo-romanticism movement of Hindi literature. He was awarded the first Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi for his work ‘Him Taringini’ in 1955.He was also, awarded with the civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan in 1963 from Government of India.
9. The book “Jnaneswari” was written by whom?
[A] Tukaram
[B] Ramdasa
[C] Namadeva
[D] Jnandeva
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Correct Answer: D [Jnandeva]
Notes:
Saint Jnandeva of Maharashtra wrote the Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita known as Jnaneswari. He belonged to the Bhakti kal of 13th century .
10. Theatre Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is an annual military exercise of which country?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
Theatre Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX) is an annual military exercise of India. It started in January and the month-long exercise will have ships and aircraft of both the Western and Eastern Naval Commands, as also assets from the Indian Air Force, Indian Army and the Indian Coast Guard exercising together.
