1. Where are the headquarters of OIC Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC)?
[A] United Arab Emirates
[B] Senegal
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Burkina Faso
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Correct Answer: C [Saudi Arabia ]
Notes:
The headquarters of OIC Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of Organization (IPHRC) are at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. IPHRC seeks to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in the Muslim world through provision of objective and neutral views on many human rights issues, in accordance with international rules and in consonance with Islamic principles. The IPHRC is an expert body with advisory capacity established by Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as the principal organ working independently in the area of human rights. The IPHRC has the power to monitor human rights within the member states and facilitates the integration of human rights into all OIC mandates. It also aids in the promotion of political, civil, and economic rights in all member states.
2. National Technology Day is celebrated on which date?
[A] May 1
[B] May 11
[C] May 21
[D] May 31
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Correct Answer: B [May 11]
Notes:
The National Technology Day (NTD) is celebrated every year on May 11 by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology to mark the historic feat of test-firing its very first nuclear-capable missile back in 1998 and to commemorate achievements of Innovation and Technology in India.
3. Who among the following is the author of “Mahatma Gandhi and His Myths”?
[A] Dominique Lepierre
[B] Mark Shepard
[C] Minoo Masani
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Mark Shepard]
Notes:
“Mahatma Gandhi and His Myths: Civil Disobedience, Nonviolence, and Satyagraha in the Real World” was written by Mark Shepard. The book discussed about the exact implicit meaning nonviolent action of Gandhiji.
4. Which among the following body gives “Avicenna Prize” for ethics in science?
[A] NASA
[B] UNICEF
[C] UNESCO
[D] World Science Forum
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Correct Answer: C [UNESCO]
5. Which among the following countries make G-4?
[A] India, South Korea, Brazil and South America
[B] India, Russia, Brazil and South America
[C] India, Russia, Japan and Brazil
[D] India, Japan, Germany and Brazil
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Correct Answer: D [India, Japan, Germany and Brazil]
Notes:
India, Japan, Germany and Brazil are the G4 countries. They are presenting a united front for the permanent seat in the UNSC.
6. Ratnavali, Priyadarsika and Nagananda are famous plays written by _?
[A] Harsha
[B] Kalidas
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Shudraka
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Correct Answer: A [ Harsha]
Notes:
Ratnavali, Priyadarsika and Nagananda are famous plays written by the powerful Indian Emperor Harsha
7. Heron TP-UAV has been developed by which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] China
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Correct Answer: A [Israel]
Notes:
The Heron TP UAV was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The Heron TP is a medium-altitude, long endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial system (UAS). It is the largest UAV manufactured by IAI. The Heron TP is a newer version of the IAI Heron and is an upgrade from the existing Heron UAVs. The Heron TP is 14 meters long and has double the wingspan of the French fighter, Rafale. It can operate above commercial traffic up to 45,000 ft. The Heron TP has all weather capability and can operate in multiple missions and payload configurations. It has satellite communications (SATCOM) for beyond line of sight (BLOS) range. The Heron TP also has triple redundant avionics and automatic taxi-takeoff and landing (ATOL).
The Indian Army has leased four Heron TP UAVs from Israel. The Heron TPs may be deployed near India’s disputed border with China. Germany has also leased Heron TP UAVs from IAI. The Heron TPs leased by Germany are a special version that have been adapted to European regulations.
8. How much is the range of Agni-II missile? (UPSC Prelims 2001)
[A] 500 km
[B] 2000 km
[C] 3500 km
[D] 5000 km
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Correct Answer: B [2000 km]
Notes:
This missile has a theoretical maximum range of some 3,000 km with a 1,000 kg payload (conventional or strategic). Tested to range of over 2,000 km, the Agni-II has an all-solid propellant system.
9. Who among the following is the writer of the book “Ghulamgiri”?
[A] Jyotiba Phule
[B] B.R. Ambedkar
[C] E.V. Ramaswamy
[D] C.V. Raman Pillai
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Correct Answer: A [Jyotiba Phule ]
Notes:
Ghulamgiri (Slavery) was written by Jyotiba Phule in the year 1872. He dedicated this book to the Caste and reforms, to the African American movement to end slavery and the movement for women empowerment.
10. Which country is the largest defense importer in the world?
[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:According to the Stockholm International peace research institute(SIPRI), top 5 arms importers are :
- Saudi Arabia
- India
- Egypt
- Australia
- China