1. 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.
2. 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.
3. UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) is located at:
[A] Geneva
[B] Paris
[C] Vienna
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: C [Vienna]
Notes:
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. UNIDO was established in 1966 by the UN General Assembly to help developing countries industrialize. UNIDO’s mission is to promote industrial development for poverty reduction, environmental sustainability, and inclusive globalization.
UNIDO has offices in Brussels, Geneva, and New York to maintain contact with member states and other UN organizations. UNIDO also has a network of 48 regional and country offices.
4. Headquarters of United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is loacated at:
[A] Geneva
[B] Nairobi
[C] New Delhi
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: B [Nairobi]
Notes:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was founded as a result of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in June 1972 and has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. UNEP also has six regional offices and various country offices.
5. The first Industrial Revolution took place in?
[A] England
[B] USA
[C] France
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [England]
Notes:
The First Industrial Revolution was started in Europe and the United States. It was started in the 18th century and ended in Middle of 19th Century.
6. “U Thant” who was a United Nations Secretary General was from which of the following Asian Countries ? (He was first Asian Secretary General of United Nations)
[A] Malaysia
[B] Japan
[C] Thailand
[D] Myanmmar
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Correct Answer: D [Myanmmar]
Notes:
U Thant was from Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. He served as the third Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1961 to 1971, becoming the first Asian to hold the position. His tenure was marked by important events, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. U Thant was known for his efforts in peacekeeping and promoting decolonization.
7. 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.
8. Who among the following is the author of the famous book “Silent Spring” which is credited for being of much help in launching the environment movement?
[A] Ian Lowe
[B] Pat Hutchings
[C] Mike Kingsford
[D] Rachel Carson
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Correct Answer: D [Rachel Carson]
Notes:
The book Silent Spring is written by Rachel Carson. It is a book on environmental science. The book was published in 1962.
9. Who among the following authored the book “Dasbodh”?
[A] Guru Ramdas
[B] Tara bai
[C] Dadajikondadev
[D] Jija bai
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Ramdas]
Notes:
In 1654 AD, Dasbodh was written in Marathi language by Samrath Guru Ramdas, a religious Hindu poet from Maharastra. It provides readers with spiritual guidance on matters viz. devotion and acquiring knowledge. He was the spiritual Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
10. Who among the following authors wrote “Adipurana”?
[A] Mahaviracharya
[B] Srinatha
[C] Krishna Misra
[D] Jinasena
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Correct Answer: D [Jinasena]
Notes:
In the 9th century, a Digambara Jain monk, Jinasena composed a Sanskrit poem “Adipurana” that deals with the story of the first Jain Tirthankar Rishabha Deva and his sons Bharata and Bahubali. It consists of 12 thousand shlokas and divided into 12 parvas.