1. Who is the author of the book “Veerappan: Chasing the Brigand”?
[A] Kapish G. Mehra
[B] K. Vijay Kumar
[C] Shekhar Gupta
[D] D.R. Karthikeyan
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Correct Answer: B [K. Vijay Kumar]
Notes:
The book “Veerappan: Chasing the Brigand” has been authored by K. Vijay Kumar, the Senior Security Adviser in the Ministry of Home Affairs. The book is a source of valuable inspiration offering insight into the tactics that went into the wiping out of the dreaded forest brigand on whom a prize money of Rs. 5 crores had been declared more than a decade back.
2. The National Deworming Day (NDD) is celebrated on which date in India?
[A] February 13
[B] February 10
[C] February 12
[D] February 11
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Correct Answer: B [February 10]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has observed its 3rd National Deworming Day (NDD) on February 10 to tackle worm infections among pre-school (anganwadi) and school-age children across India. The aim of the NDD is to reach every child, regardless of their socio-economic circumstance. It is the world’s largest deworming programme that covers 340 million children under-19 years of age across 36 states/ UTs. The deworming programme is India’s commitment to a comprehensive national response to the public health threat posed by worms.
3. Which among the following country had proposed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
[A] France
[B] Canada
[C] Ireland
[D] England
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Correct Answer: C [Ireland]
Notes:
Ireland had proposed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as the Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT, is an international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.
4. 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.
5. National Road Safety Week is observed in which month?
[A] January
[B] February
[C] May
[D] April
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Correct Answer: B [February]
Notes:
National Road Safety Week is celebrated annually from January 11 to 17. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways organizes the week to raise awareness about road safety and traffic rules. The week is intended to prevent deaths and injuries worldwide.
The first National Road Safety Week was observed in 1989. The 31st National Road Safety Week was observed from January 11 to 17, 2020.
6. Who among the following was the first Secretary-General of Non Alignment Movement?
[A] Gamal Abdul Nasser
[B] Jawahar Lal Nehru
[C] Josip Broz Tito
[D] Sukarno
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Correct Answer: C [Josip Broz Tito]
Notes:
The first Secretary-General of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was Josip Broz Tito, the leader of Yugoslavia. The NAM was established in 1961 during the Cold War to promote cooperation among countries that did not want to align with either the Western or Eastern blocs. Tito played a crucial role in its formation, alongside leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Gamal Abdul Nasser. The movement aimed to provide a platform for countries seeking independence from colonialism and to advocate for peace and mutual respect among nations.
7. The 1993 Paris Principles of United states are related to which of the following?
[A] Human Rights
[B] Environment protection
[C] Education Rights of Children
[D] International Law
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Correct Answer: A [Human Rights]
Notes:
The 1993 Paris Principles are related to the promotion and protection of human rights. They were adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and outline the responsibilities of national human rights institutions. These principles emphasize the importance of independence, pluralism, and adequate funding for such institutions to effectively safeguard human rights.
8. SAARC Charter of Democracy was adopted at:
[A] Thimpu
[B] Dhaka
[C] kathmandu
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Dhaka]
Notes:
SAARC Charter of Democracy was adopted at Dhaka. SAARC headquarters is at Kathmandu,Nepal.
9. Group of 77 at the United Nations is a loose coalition of developing nations for economic promotion. All the countries of which of the following continents are members of the G-77?
[A] Africa
[B] Asia
[C] Europe
[D] Latin America
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Correct Answer: D [Latin America]
Notes:
Group of 77 at the United Nations is a loose coalition of developing nations for economic promotion. All the countries of Latin America are part of this group. It is designed to promote its members collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations.
10. Which among the following missiles of India has capability of attacking surface targets by flying as low as 10 metres in altitude?
[A] Agni IV Prime
[B] Akash
[C] Prithvi
[D] Brahmos
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Correct Answer: D [Brahmos]
Notes:
Brahmos missile is able to engage ground targets from an altitude as low as 10 metres for surgical strikes without any collateral damage.