1. In which among the following states, India’s first Defence University has been set up?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
Indian National Defence University set up in Gurgaon in Haryana.
2. On which of the following dates, International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed?
[A] January 25
[B] January 26
[C] January 27
[D] January 28
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Correct Answer: C [January 27]
Notes:
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed on 27 January every year. It commemorates the genocide that resulted in the death of an estimated 6 million Jews and others by the Nazi regime.
3. National Technology Day is celebrated on which date?
[A] May 1
[B] May 11
[C] May 21
[D] May 31
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Correct Answer: B [May 11]
Notes:
The National Technology Day (NTD) is celebrated every year on May 11 by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology to mark the historic feat of test-firing its very first nuclear-capable missile back in 1998 and to commemorate achievements of Innovation and Technology in India.
4. 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.
5. Headquarters of United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is loacated at:
[A] Geneva
[B] Nairobi
[C] New Delhi
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: B [Nairobi]
Notes:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was founded as a result of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in June 1972 and has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. UNEP also has six regional offices and various country offices.
6. Which among the following organizations confers Avicenna Prize?
[A] UNO
[B] UNICEF
[C] UNESCO
[D] WEF
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Correct Answer: C [UNESCO]
Notes:
UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science is awarded every two years to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in the field of ethics in science. Its purpose is to highlight the importance of ethics in science, to develop a reflection on the issue and to bring it to the attention of scientists and the general public.
7. Which of the following paramilitary forces of India was launched to carry out war with the help of Guerilla tactics?
[A] Indian Home Guard
[B] Special Protection Group
[C] Central Reserve Police Force
[D] Sashastra Seema Bal
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Correct Answer: D [Sashastra Seema Bal]
Notes:
The Special Service Bureau (now Sashastra Seema Bal) was conceived in November 1962 and eventually created in March 1963 with the sole objective of achieving ‘Total security preparedness’ in the remote border areas for performing a ‘stay-behind’ role in the event of a war. SSB was started in North Assam, North Bengal, hill districts of Uttar Pradesh (now Uttarakhand), Himachal Pradesh, part of Punjab and Ladakh area of J&K.
8. Which global organization is associated with the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, which outlines how governments can implement food safety and animal and plant health measures?
[A] World Economic Forum
[B] World Health Organization
[C] World Trade Organization
[D] Food and Agriculture Organization
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Correct Answer: C [World Trade Organization]
Notes:
The Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Agreement instructs governments on food safety and animal and plant health measures implementation, in addition to offering instructions on most-favoured-nation treatment and the general elimination of quantitative restrictions under the WTO framework. Commonly known as the SPS Agreement, it was established during the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and came into force with the creation of the WTO in early 1995.
9. International Network of Bamboo & Rattan (INBAR) is located at:
[A] Guwahati
[B] Colombo
[C] Beijing
[D] Dhaka
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Correct Answer: C [Beijing]
Notes:
The International Network of Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) is headquartered in Beijing, China. Established in 1997, INBAR focuses on promoting bamboo and rattan as sustainable resources for economic development and environmental conservation. Bamboo is known for its rapid growth and versatility, making it a key material in sustainable construction and crafts.
10. Regional Office for South East Asia (SEARO) of the World Health Organization is located at?
[A] Singapore
[B] Bangkok
[C] New Delhi
[D] Manila
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
The WHO South-East Asia Region has 11 Member States. Its regional office is in New Delhi. The member states are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste.