1. Who is the author of the book “Yug Purush, Bharat Ratna, Atal Ji”?
[A] Ramesh Pokhriyal
[B] Praveen Kumar Pandey
[C] Ramesh Datt Dikisht
[D] Nerraj Srivastava
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Correct Answer: A [Ramesh Pokhriyal]
Notes:
The book titled “Yug Purush, Bharat Ratna, Atal Ji” is based on the on the social and political life of former Prime Minister of India Atal Bhihari Vajpayee. It is authored by Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank”, who is the BJP MP and former Uttarakhand chief minister. Recently, Pokhriyal has officially handed over the first copy of the 450-page book to the President of India Pranab Mukherjee. Though, the book will be launched soon in the market for all.
2. Where are the headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD)?
[A] Geneva
[B] Paris
[C] London
[D] Berlin
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Correct Answer: C [London]
Notes:
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution founded in 1991. Its headquarters are located in London, England.
3. National Cadet Corps Day is celebrated on which among the following dates?
[A] October 21
[B] November 23
[C] December 25
[D] January 21
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Correct Answer: B [November 23]
Notes:
23rd November is traditionally celebrated as the ‘NCC Day’ to mark the function of raising the first NCC Unit at Delhi.
4. Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), a collaborative food information initiative has been launched by ___?
[A] World Food Programme
[B] Food and Agriculture Organization
[C] G-20
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: C [G-20]
Notes:
In 2011, the G20 Ministers of Agriculture while recognizing the importance of timely, accurate and transparent information in addressing food price volatility launched the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), a collaborative food information initiative. AMIS builds on and complements existing systems and improves global food market information. AMIS is a platform through which countries, international organizations and the private sector can work together to strengthen synergies and collaboration in order to improve data reliability, timeliness and frequency. AMIS will also build developing countries’ capacity in market outlook analysis and promote policy dialogue.
5. Who is the author of “The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza”?
[A] Shakespeare
[B] George Qrwell
[C] George Bernard Shaw
[D] Mark Twain
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Correct Answer: C [George Bernard Shaw]
Notes:
The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza was written by George Bernard Shaw. It is a play that was first performed in 1929. The play is a satirical look at politics and government, and explores the tension between the forces of tradition and progress in society. It is one of Shaw’s most popular and enduring works.
6. Which of the following country is not a member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization?
[A] Russia
[B] Britain
[C] China
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [Britain]
Notes:
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. It is the creation of china which was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China. Its members are China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
7. Who among the following authors wrote “Maduravijayam”?
[A] Ganga Devi
[B] Tenali Ramalingam
[C] Jnandeva
[D] Poona
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga Devi]
Notes:
The Telugu princess and poet of the Vijayanagar empire, Gangadevi wrote a Sanskrit epic poem, “Madura Vijayam” (the Conquest of Madurai). The poem describes in detail, the victory of her husband, Kumara Kampana ( son of Bukka Raya I) over the Madurai Sultanate.
8. Some countries consider the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) discriminatory because__:
[A] It seeks to prevent of nuclear energy for all purposes including peaceful purposes
[B] It gives the right to develop research, production and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes to only some countries
[C] It prevents the countries to withdraw from the treaty once they have joined it
[D] None of the above is a correct answer
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Correct Answer: D [ None of the above is a correct answer ]
Notes:
NPT is a worldwide treaty that bans all members except the United Kingdom, China, France, Russia, and the United States from having nuclear weapons and commits those five states to eventually eliminating their atomic arsenals. India, Israel, Pakistan have never signed the treaty whereas North Korea acceded in 1985 but, withdrawn in 2003.
9. Which new post has been approved by Indian Government to be created in the Indian Army?
[A] Chief of the Air Staff
[B] Chief of the Defense Staff
[C] Chief of the Army Staff
[D] Chief of the Naval Staff
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Correct Answer: B [Chief of the Defense Staff]
Notes:
The Government has approved in principle the creation of a post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). An Implementation Committee was also approved and constituted to further determine and finalize the exact responsibilities, an enabling framework for this new post and all other issues involved to ensure smooth operationalization.
10. Which nation is associated with the “Quiet Revolution” of the 1960s?
[A] Germany
[B] France
[C] Russia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: D [Canada]
Notes:
Quiet Revolution of the 1960s is a series of socio-political and socio-cultural change and movements in Canada. It involves the secularization of the government, the creation of state-run welfare state, more importance to federalist and sovereignty of Canada. This all leads to the election of a pro-sovereignty government in 1976.
