1. Which of the following is the foundation for many of the international treaties and organizations that currently shape the world after World War II?
[A] Breton Woods Agreement
[B] Atlantic Charter
[C] Bermuda Conference
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Atlantic Charter]
Notes:
The correct answer is the Atlantic Charter. Established in 1941 by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, it outlined principles for post-war peace, including self-determination and economic cooperation. This charter laid the groundwork for the United Nations and influenced many international treaties, promoting a new world order based on collective security and human rights.
2. The work ‘Mudra Rakshas’ by Vishakhadutta depicts which of the following?
[A] Chandragupta Maurya & Dhruva Devi
[B] Mauryas & Nandas
[C] Campaigns of Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Campaigns of Ashoka
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Correct Answer: B [Mauryas & Nandas]
Notes:
Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit-language play by Vishakhadatta that tells the story of the ascent of King Chandragupta Maurya. Its timeframe varies from the late 4th century to the 8th century CE. This literary work mainly portrayed the Mauryas and the Nandas, hence marking an important event in Indian historiography.
3. Which among the following PSU in India specializes in missile and torpedo design and production?
[A] Defense Research and Development Organization
[B] Bharat Electronics Limited
[C] Bharat Dynamics Limited
[D] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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Correct Answer: C [Bharat Dynamics Limited]
Notes:
Bharat Dynamics Limited specializes in missile and torpedo design and production. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) in India that is primarily involved in the manufacture of ammunition and missile systems. It plays a key role in the country’s defense sector, particularly in the development and production of advanced weapons like missiles and torpedoes.
4. With which of the following countries Black Power movement is related to ?
[A] United States
[B] Germany
[C] UK
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [United States]
Notes:
Black Power movement was a political and social movement in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. The movement emphasized racial pride, economic empowerment, and the creation of political and cultural institutions. The movement’s advocates believed in racial pride, self-sufficiency, and equality for all people of Black and African descent. The Black Power movement was a branch of the civil rights movement and was motivated by a desire for safety and self-sufficiency. The Black Power movement began in 1966 and ended in 1975. Critics viewed Black Power organizations as separatist groups or street gangs. These critics ignored the movement’s political activism, cultural innovations, and social programs. The Black Power movement was a militant movement that advocated violence in the United States.
5. which date is observed “International Anti-Corruption Day”?
[A] October 1
[B] December 9
[C] January 17
[D] February 22
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Correct Answer: B [December 9]
Notes:
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on December 9th each year. This global observance is promoted by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of corruption and to encourage countries, governments, organizations, and individuals to take measures to combat and prevent corruption. It provides an opportunity for governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector to come together to discuss and promote anti-corruption initiatives and strategies. The goal is to create a world in which corruption is less prevalent, transparent governance is promoted, and the rule of law is upheld.
6. Apart from UN General Assembly, which among the following is not among five principal active organs of United Nations?
[A] UN Security Council
[B] UN Economic and Social Council
[C] UN Secretariat
[D] UN Trusteeship Council
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Correct Answer: D [UN Trusteeship Council]
Notes:
Formerly UN had six principal active organs. UN Trusteeship Council suspended its operations in 1994
7. What name was given to the first assault launched in the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier by the Indian Armed Forces in 1984?
[A] Operation Vijay
[B] Operation Meghdoot
[C] Operation Black Sky
[D] Operation Ganga
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Correct Answer: B [Operation Meghdoot]
Notes:
Operation Meghdoot was an Indian armed forces operation launched on 13 April 1984 to capture the Siachen Glacier in Kashmir. The operation was entrusted to one of the Kumaon Battalions, supported by Ladakh Scouts. Initial assault was led by Maj (later Col ) RS Sandhu, VrC. This military operation was unique because it was the first assault launched in world’s highest battlefield.
8. The first major effort to evolve rules of the game for international trade (or multilateral trade) was in the post-World War II era which resulted in the establishment which of the following?
[A] World Trade Organization
[B] WEF
[C] IMF
[D] GATT
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Correct Answer: D [GATT]
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The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade is a legal agreement between countries, whose overall purpose was to promote international trade by reducing or eliminating trade barriers such as tariffs or quotas. It is to evolve rules of game for international trade.
9. Convention on Biological Diversity” is also denoted by which among the following?
[A] COP 10
[B] COP 11
[C] COP 12
[D] COP 15
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Correct Answer: A [COP 10]
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The tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 10) on Biological Diversity was organized in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan in 2010.
10. Which among the following observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 at the Stockholm Conference?
[A] World Water Day
[B] World Wetlands Day
[C] World Environment Day
[D] Earth Day
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Correct Answer: C [World Environment Day]
Notes:
The correct answer is World Environment Day, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 during the Stockholm Conference. This observance aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. The first World Environment Day was celebrated on June 5, 1974, and it has since become a global platform for public outreach, with a different theme each year.