1. Which among the following is a Multinational Trade Negotiation Body ?
[A] IDA
[B] WTO
[C] IMF
[D] SAARC
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Correct Answer: B [WTO]
Notes:
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that is aimed to promote and regulate regulation of international trade between nations. It commenced its operations on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement.
2. How many members of the United Nations can exercise the Veto Power?
[A] 3
[B] 5
[C] 10
[D] 15
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Correct Answer: B [5]
Notes:
Veto power is held with five permanent members, which are also called as P5 or Big 5. They are China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States.
3. Which among the following day is observed to commemorate the signature of the Montreal Protocol?
[A] International Wildlife Conservation Day
[B] International Ozone Day
[C] World Health Day
[D] International Day for Biological Diversity
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Correct Answer: B [International Ozone Day]
Notes:
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was an international treaty which was organized in 1987. The UN General Assembly celebrate 16th September in memory of the date in 1987 when nations inked the Montreal Protocol.
4. Which among the following international bodies have taken active interest in launching the “Global Tiger Initiative” to save tigers and conserve tiger habitats?
[A] United Nations Environment Programme
[B] World Bank
[C] World Wildlife Institute
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
The Global Tiger Initiative (GTI) was launched in the year 2008. It objective was to save wild tigers from extinction. The World Bank Group hosted the GTI Secretariat till and also acted as a convener of the global network to save wild tigers and snow leopards from extinction.
5. Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures or Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Agreement, that mandates how governments can apply food safety, animal and plant health measures, is related to which among the following organizations?
[A] World Economic Forum
[B] World Health Organization
[C] World Trade organization
[D] Food and Agriculture Organization
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Correct Answer: C [World Trade organization]
Notes:
The Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement) is related to the World Trade Organization (WTO). It was established in 1995 to ensure that countries do not use food safety and animal/plant health regulations as unjustified trade barriers. The SPS Agreement allows countries to set their own standards but requires them to base these on scientific principles and international standards where applicable. This agreement is crucial for facilitating safe international trade while protecting human, animal, and plant life.
6. Which among the following organizations has the Latin motto, “fiat panis” ?
[A] Food and Agriculture Organization
[B] World Food Programme
[C] World Health Organization
[D] World Meteorological Organization
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Correct Answer: A [Food and Agriculture Organization]
Notes:
FAO is also a source of knowledge and information, and helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices, ensuring good nutrition and food security for all. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates into English as “let there be bread”
7. Who among the following received Sahitya Academy award in 1955 for his/her work ‘Him Taringini’?
[A] Harishankar Parsai
[B] Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi
[C] Subhadra Kumari chauhan
[D] Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh
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Correct Answer: B [Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi ]
Notes:
‘Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi’ born in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, also called Panditji, was an Indian poet, writer, essayist, playwright and a journalist who is particularly remembered for his participation in India’s national struggle for independence and his contribution to Chhayavaad, the Neo-romanticism movement of Hindi literature. He was awarded the first Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi for his work ‘Him Taringini’ in 1955.He was also, awarded with the civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan in 1963 from Government of India.
8. Who among the following authors wrote “Prabodha Chandrodaya”?
[A] Jina Sena
[B] Padmagupta
[C] Padma Shankar
[D] Krishna Misra
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Correct Answer: D [Krishna Misra]
Notes:
During 11th century, a spiritual drama, Prabodha Chandrodaya (Rise of the moon of intellect) was written by Krishna Misra to teach the Advaita doctrine to those who were interested in Kavya and not philosophy. He belong to the period of the Chandela ruler, Kirti Varman.
9. Which of the following countries is not among the "Plus Three" members of ASEAN Plus Three?
[A] Japan
[B] China
[C] India
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
ASEAN+3 include the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) plus the China, Japan, and Korea.
10. 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.
