International Organizations, Defence, Books & Authors, World History

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Balika Diwas, or National Girl Child Day, is celebrated in India on January 24 each year. However, the date mentioned in the options is incorrect. The day aims to promote the rights of girls and highlight issues they face. It was first observed in 2008 and is part of the government’s efforts to improve the status of girls in society.

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Bioversity International, a non-profit research organization for development, was established in 1974. The motto of the organization is “Agricultural biodiversity nourishes and sustains the planet”. It is headquatered at Rome, Italy.

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One of the most famous speeches of the Cold War period in which former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill condemns the Soviet Union’s policies in Europe is also called as Iron Curtain Speech.

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The first Secretary-General of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was Josip Broz Tito, the leader of Yugoslavia. The NAM was established in 1961 during the Cold War to promote cooperation among countries that did not want to align with either the Western or Eastern blocs. Tito played a crucial role in its formation, alongside leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Gamal Abdul Nasser. The movement aimed to provide a platform for countries seeking independence from colonialism and to advocate for peace and mutual respect among nations.

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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.

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The proposal to celebrate Gandhi’s birth anniversary as International Day of Non-Violence was taken to UN by Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi. United Nations General Assembly voted to establish 2 October as the International Day of Non-Violence in 2007.

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Brahmos missile is able to engage ground targets from an altitude as low as 10 metres for surgical strikes without any collateral damage.

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The book “Eighteen Fifty Seven-1857” was authored by the highly recognized historian, Surendra Nath Sen. This significant historical work brings to life the events of the revolt that took place in India in 1857. It offers a detailed exploration of the rebellion, shedding light on an important period in Indian history. The forward of this book was written by Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, accentuating its relevance and gravity.

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The two-state solution refers to a solution of Israeli-Palestinian conflict which calls for “two states for two groups of people.” The two-state solution envisages independent State of Palestine as a single democratic country alongside the State of Israel.

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Udaipur Declaration is associated with Disaster Management meet at Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was held with mutual support and collaboration among BRICS Countries. BRICS countries resolved to set up a dedicated Joint Task Force for Disaster Risk Management.