1. The “Peninsula Shield Force” is active in which region of the earth?
[A] South East Asia
[B] Africa
[C] Middle East
[D] South America
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Correct Answer: C [Middle East]
Notes:
Peninsula Shield Force is the military side of the Gulf Cooperation Council or GCC, which intends to deter, and respond to, military aggression against any of the GCC member countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
2. 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.
3. At which of the following places UN Charter was signed?
[A] New York
[B] Geneva
[C] Paris
[D] San Francisco
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Correct Answer: D [San Francisco]
Notes:
The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco on June 26, 1945, during the United Nations Conference on International Organization. This event marked the establishment of the United Nations, aimed at promoting peace and cooperation among nations after World War II. San Francisco was chosen for its historical significance and its role in the Pacific theater during the war.
4. 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.
5. COMESA is a regional organization active in which of the following?
[A] South America
[B] Africa
[C] Asia Pacific
[D] Central Asia
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Correct Answer: B [Africa]
Notes:
COMESA- Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
6. Headquarters of which among the following are located in Moscow?
[A] Collective Security Treaty Organization CSTO
[B] Southeast Asia Treaty Organization SEATO
[C] Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: A [Collective Security Treaty Organization CSTO]
Notes:
The correct answer is the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Established in 1992, the CSTO is a military alliance of several former Soviet republics, aimed at mutual defense and security cooperation. Its headquarters are indeed located in Moscow, Russia. In contrast, the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was formed in 1954 and dissolved in 1977, while the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was founded in 2001 with its secretariat in Beijing, China.
7. On which among the following dates, World Hindi Day is celebrated?
[A] January 10
[B] January 15
[C] January 17
[D] December 17
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Correct Answer: A [January 10]
Notes:
World Hindi Day is celebrated on January 10th every year. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the Hindi language and its cultural and linguistic heritage. Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by millions of people in India, Nepal, and other countries around the world. It is the official language of the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Delhi, and is also one of the two official languages of the Union Government of India. World Hindi Day was first celebrated in 2006 to promote the use and study of Hindi globally, and to recognize the contributions of Hindi language and literature to the cultural diversity of the world.
8. The core philosophy of BIMSTEC is ____?
[A] Defense Cooperation
[B] Economic Cooperation
[C] Cultural Cooperation
[D] Political Cooperation
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Correct Answer: B [Economic Cooperation]
Notes:
BIMST-EC (Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand Economic Cooperation)
9. PRABAL DOSTYK–16 is a joint military exercise between India and _?
[A] Japan
[B] Kazakhstan
[C] Myanmar
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [Kazakhstan]
Notes:
India and Kazakhstan tried to strengthen their relations by organizing a 14 day joint military exercise PRABAL DOSTYK–16. Prabal Dostyk means ‘Robust Friendship’. The primary aim of the fourteen day exercise is to enhance interoperability while undertaking Counter Terrorism & Counter Insurgency Operations in rural & semi-urban environment under the umbrella of United Nations.
10. Which of the following river does not originate in Indian territory ?
[A] Brahmaputra
[B] Mahanadi
[C] Ravi
[D] Chenab
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmaputra]
Notes:
The Brahmaputra, also called Tsangpo in Tibet, is one of the main rivers in Asia. It has its origin in the Himalayas of Tibet. It flows through Tibet, India and Bangladesh. It is 2,900 km (1,800 mi) long. Massive flooding occurs when the ice melts in the spring.
