1. 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
2. Where are the headquarters of International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources?
[A] Geneva
[B] Philippines
[C] Sydney
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: A [ Geneva ]
Notes:
The headquarters of International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources is loacated in Geneva, Switzerland. IUCN has observer and consultative status at the United Nations and plays a role in the implementation of several international conventions on nature conservation and biodiversity.
3. On which date, National Panchayati Raj Day is observed?
[A] January 28
[B] February 26
[C] March 11
[D] April 24
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Correct Answer: D [April 24]
Notes:
In India, April 24th is celebrated as National Panchayati Raj Diwas every year. This day marks the passing of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, that came into force with effect from 24 April 1993
4. Who among the following is the author of the book ‘A Brief History of Time’ ?
[A] Stephen Hawking
[B] Harry Kroto
[C] John Gurdon
[D] Bruno Rossi
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Correct Answer: A [Stephen Hawking]
Notes:
“A Brief History of Time” is a book written by physicist Stephen Hawking. It was first published in 1988, and it covers a wide range of topics in cosmology and theoretical physics. The book became a bestseller and has been translated into over 40 languages.
5. Headquarters of eastern Air Command of Indian Air force:
[A] Guwahathi
[B] Shillong
[C] Kolkata
[D] Itanagar
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Correct Answer: B [Shillong]
Notes:
The headquarters of the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force is located in Shillong, Meghalaya. The Eastern Air Command is one of the five operational commands of the Indian Air Force, and is responsible for the air defense of eastern India and parts of north-eastern India.
6. In which of the following United nations bodies, the members are elected for seats in UN regional groups?
[A] United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
[B] United Nations Human Settlements Programme
[C] United Nations Human Rights Council
[D] United Nations Administrative Tribunal
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Correct Answer: C [United Nations Human Rights Council]
Notes:
In the United Nations Human Rights Council there are members elected for the seats. The United Nations Human Rights Council is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world.
7. In which part of the world an economic organization SELA works?
[A] North America
[B] Latin America
[C] Africa
[D] Asia Pacific
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Correct Answer: B [Latin America]
Notes:
Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes economic cooperation and social development among Latin American and Caribbean countries. SELA was established in 1975 through the Panama Convention and has its headquarters in Caracas, Venezuela.
8. 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.
9. In which of the following regions of world United Nations Population Fund does not work?
[A] Middle East
[B] South America
[C] North America
[D] Asia
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Correct Answer: C [North America]
Notes:
UNFPA supports programs in140 countries in four areas, the Arab States and Europe, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the sub-Saharan Africa
10. Who is recognized as the author of the book, Shahjahanama?
[A] Inayat Khan
[B] Dara Shikoh
[C] Abul Fazal
[D] Kamgar Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Inayat Khan]
Notes:
Shahjahanama is a book narrating the life of the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, and the author of this comprehensive account is Inayat Khan. The book is of significant important to historians as it offers an insight into the rule and life of one of the most influential Mughal Emperors.
