1. Which among the following organization confers World Press Freedom Prize?
[A] UNESCO
[B] World Press Review
[C] International Press Association
[D] Time Warner
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Correct Answer: A [UNESCO]
Notes:
Since 1997, UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize is given to a person, organization or institution that makes outstanding contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world. This USD 45,000 Award is given on World Press Freedom Day on 3 May
2. Which of the following organization publishes and continually updates the model tax convention which serves as a template for bilateral negotiations regarding tax coordination and cooperation?
[A] Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
[B] Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC
[C] G20
[D] UN
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Correct Answer: A [Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)]
Notes:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an intergovernmental economic organisation with 37 member countries, founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade. It is headquartered at Paris, France. The OECD publishes and updates a model tax convention that serves as a template for allocating taxation rights between countries.
3. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on which date during World War-II?
[A] January 7, 1941
[B] December 20, 1941
[C] March 7, 1941
[D] December 7, 1941
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Correct Answer: D [December 7, 1941]
Notes:
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by by Japan on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu on December 7, 1941. Till that date, United States was neutral but entered into Second World War after this.
4. At which of the following places UN Charter was signed?
[A] New York
[B] Geneva
[C] Paris
[D] San Francisco
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Correct Answer: D [San Francisco]
Notes:
The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco on June 26, 1945, during the United Nations Conference on International Organization. This event marked the establishment of the United Nations, aimed at promoting peace and cooperation among nations after World War II. San Francisco was chosen for its historical significance and its role in the Pacific theater during the war.
5. ECB is the central bank of Eurozone which was established by the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1998.
Headquarters of ECB is located at?
[A] London
[B] Rome
[C] Paris
[D] Frankfurt
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Correct Answer: D [Frankfurt]
Notes:
ECB is the central bank of Eurozone which was established by the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1998. Its headquarters is in Frankfurt. Frankfurt is a city n Germany.
6. Who is the author of the book ‘The Perils of Democracy’?
[A] P. S. Ramamohan Rao
[B] P. C. Alexander
[C] Gurudas Kamat
[D] Shankar Dayal Sharma
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Correct Answer: B [P. C. Alexander]
Notes:
The book ‘The Perils of Democracy’ is authored by P.C. Alexander. This book provides a comprehensive examination of the democracy and constitution of India. Alexander with his deep knowledge and experience in politics, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of democracy, its implications on the Indian constitution, and offers insights into how it can affect the citizens and the nation as a whole.
7. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is a joint venture between India and which among the following countries?
[A] Canada
[B] France
[C] USA
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) is a joint venture between India and Russia. The plant is located in the coastal state of Tamil Nadu. Construction began in March 2002.
The reactors were built by India’s Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd and Russia’s Atomstroyexport company, a subsidiary of Rosatom. The reactors are based on Russian technology and are pressurised water reactors (PWR).
The plant has two 1,000 megawatt (MW) PWR units. An additional four units are under construction.
Russia is supplying all the enriched fuel for the plant. India will reprocess the fuel and keep the plutonium for civil use.
8. Consider the following statements regarding international digital governance indicators:
- The E-Government Readiness Index (EGDI) is published by the United Nations Public Administration Programme (UNPAP).
- The E-Participation Index is published by the same entity as EGDI.
- The International Trade Centre publishes the E-Government Readiness Index.
- The United Nations Public Administration Programme has been releasing these indices since 2003.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 4
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All statements are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 and 4]
Notes:
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct: Both EGDI and E-Participation Index are published by UNPAP since 2003. Statement 3 is incorrect as the International Trade Centre does not publish EGDI. These indices assess the e-government development and e-participation of United Nations Member States.
9. It is India’s first tracked unmanned ground vehicle developed for unmanned surveillance missions. It is mainly used for detecting mines. It is also used for operation in areas where there is a nuclear radiation or bio-weapon risk. It has three variants – surveillance, mine detection and reconnaissance in areas with nuclear and bio-threats. The name of the surveillance system is _?
[A] Arjun MBT
[B] Muntra
[C] Netra
[D] Vijayanta
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Correct Answer: B [Muntra]
Notes:
Muntra is a remotely operated tank operated by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It has been developed as an unmanned, remotely operated tank which has three variants – surveillance, mine detection and reconnaissance in areas with nuclear and bio-threats. Muntra-S is the country’s first tracked unmanned ground vehicle developed for unmanned surveillance missions while Muntra-M is for detecting mines and Muntra-N is for operation in areas where there is a nuclear radiation or bio-weapon risk.
10. Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Conquest of Self”?
[A] Aurobindo Ghosh
[B] Rabindranath Tagore
[C] Mahatma Gandhi
[D] S Radhakrishnan
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Correct Answer: C [Mahatma Gandhi]
Notes:
The book ‘Conquest of self’ was authored by Mahatma Gandhi in 1943. The book contains several experiences of his life. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian activist who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.