1. Apart from efforts towards economic integration across the region, which of the following African organizations has also served as a peacekeeping force sending joint military forces in the times of political unrest?
[A] African Economic Community
[B] Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
[C] Arab Maghreb Union
[D] East African Community
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Correct Answer: B [Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)]
Notes:
ECOWAS is a 15 member community of western African countries that makes efforts towards not only economic integration but also peace keeping during times of political unrest.
2. Bikini Day is observed in which of the following countries?
[A] Japan
[B] United States
[C] Canada
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [ Japan ]
Notes:
Bikini Day is observed in Japan in memory of the victims of the hydrogen bomb explosion on March 1, 1954. It is so named because radioactive ashes from the US explosion fell on fishing vessels in the vicinity of Bikini Atoll, where the explosion took place.
3. Which among the following is main body of United Nations ?
[A] General Assembly
[B] Security Council
[C] Secretariat
[D] Trusteeship Council
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Correct Answer: A [General Assembly]
Notes:
General Assembly is the principal deliberative and policymaking organ of the United Nations. It is composed of representatives from all member states, and each member state has one vote. The General Assembly discusses and makes decisions on a wide range of international issues, including peace and security, development, human rights, and international law. It serves as a forum for member states to express their views, negotiate agreements, and work together to address global challenges. While other UN organs, such as the Security Council and the Secretariat, have specific roles, the General Assembly is the central body where all member states come together to discuss and shape the policies and priorities of the United Nations.
4. Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is based in:
[A] Singapore
[B] Manila
[C] Beijing
[D] Tokyo
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Correct Answer: D [Tokyo]
Notes:
The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1961, it aims to promote productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through various programs and initiatives. Tokyo was chosen as the headquarters due to Japan’s post-war economic success, which served as a model for productivity improvement in the region.
5. ASEAN Plus Three is a forum that functions as a coordinator of cooperation between Association of Southeast Asian Nations & three more countries. Which among the following option represents these 3 countries?
[A] India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
[B] India, Australia & New Zealand
[C] China, Japan,& South Korea.
[D] China, US and Japan
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Correct Answer: C [China, Japan,& South Korea.]
Notes:
ASEAN Plus Three is a forum that functions as a coordinator of cooperation between Association of Southeast Asian Nations & three more countries. They are China,Japan and South Korea. ASEAN-The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten countries in Southeast Asia, which promotes intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economic. Its headquarters is in Jakarta, Indonesia.
6. 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.
7. Who among the following is not the Vice-President of ITF?
[A] Jack Graham
[B] Anil Khanna
[C] Rene Stammbach
[D] Katrina Adams
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Correct Answer: A [Jack Graham ]
Notes:
Jack Graham is not the Vice-President of International Tennis Federation. He is a member of Board of Directors. He is from Canad
8. Which is the oldest armoured regiment in the Indian Army?
[A] President’s Bodyguards
[B] 1 Horse
[C] 1st Armoured Regiment
[D] 2 Lancers
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Correct Answer: A [President’s Bodyguards]
Notes:
The President’s Bodyguard (PBG), as it is known today, was raised in 1773 at Benares, by then Governor General Warren Hastings, with a strength of 50 picked troopers and horses. This nucleus of the Bodyguard was later augmented by another 50, provided by Raja Chet Singh of Benares, bringing the overall strength of the Bodyguard up to 100 horses and men by the end of that year.
9. “The Uniting for Peace Resolution” adopted by the U.N. has which of the following features? (UPSC Prelims 1994)
[A] Enhanced the powers of the General Assembly in a comprehensive way
[B] Reduced the powers of the General Assembly
[C] Made no difference to the powers of the General Assembly
[D] Empowered the General Assembly to act in specific situations in matters of peace and security
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Correct Answer: D [Empowered the General Assembly to act in specific situations in matters of peace and security]
Notes:
The Uniting for Peace resolution was initiated by the United States and submitted by the “Joint Seven-Powers” in October 1950, as a means of circumventing further Soviet vetoes during the course of the Korean War .It was adopted by 52 votes to 5, with 2 abstentions. It has empowered the General Assembly to act in specific situations in matters of peace and security.
10. Who is the writer of the book “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India”?
[A] Lala Lajpat Roy
[B] Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
[C] Mahadev Govind Ranade
[D] Dadabhai Nouroji
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Correct Answer: D [ Dadabhai Nouroji ]
Notes:
The book “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India” was written by Dadabhai Naoroji. Dadabhai Naoroji, often referred to as the “Grand Old Man of India,” was a prominent Indian nationalist, scholar, and political leader in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his critical analysis of British economic policies in India, particularly how they contributed to the impoverishment of the Indian population during the period of British colonial rule. “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India” is one of his most significant works and played a key role in shaping the discourse on British colonialism in India.