1. World Bank Headquarters located at:
[A] Switzerland
[B] Washington DC
[C] New York
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: B [Washington DC]
Notes:
World Bank is one of five institutions created at the Breton Woods Conference in 1944. World Bank is part of the United Nations system, but its governance structure is different. World Bank’s headquarter is situated at Washington DC.
2. On which among the following dates, World Refugee Day observed by the United Nations?
[A] 15 June
[B] 20 June
[C] 25 June
[D] 30 June
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Correct Answer: B [20 June]
Notes:
Every year June 20 is observed as World Refugee Day to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The observance of the day seeks to draw attention to the plight of refugees and also to celebrate their courage and resilience and renew commitment to solve refugee problems
3. Who among the following is the author of the book ‘A Brief History of Time’ ?
[A] Stephen Hawking
[B] Harry Kroto
[C] John Gurdon
[D] Bruno Rossi
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Correct Answer: A [Stephen Hawking]
Notes:
“A Brief History of Time” is a book written by physicist Stephen Hawking. It was first published in 1988, and it covers a wide range of topics in cosmology and theoretical physics. The book became a bestseller and has been translated into over 40 languages.
4. Which among the following is main body of United Nations ?
[A] General Assembly
[B] Security Council
[C] Secretariat
[D] Trusteeship Council
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Correct Answer: A [General Assembly]
Notes:
General Assembly is the principal deliberative and policymaking organ of the United Nations. It is composed of representatives from all member states, and each member state has one vote. The General Assembly discusses and makes decisions on a wide range of international issues, including peace and security, development, human rights, and international law. It serves as a forum for member states to express their views, negotiate agreements, and work together to address global challenges. While other UN organs, such as the Security Council and the Secretariat, have specific roles, the General Assembly is the central body where all member states come together to discuss and shape the policies and priorities of the United Nations.
5. The Indian Air force is divided into how many operational commands?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: D [5]
Notes:
5 operational commands and 2 functional commands
6. Kemal Ataturk is known as founder and builder of Modern_______?
[A] Turkey
[B] Georgia
[C] Syria
[D] Kuwait
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Correct Answer: A [Turkey]
Notes:
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk also known as Mustafa Kemal Pasha (died 1938) was a Turkish leader and founder of Republic of Turkey. He is known for numerous progressive reforms that modernized Turkey into a secular, industrializing nation.
7. In which date the IT department observes the Income Tax Day ?
[A] July 1
[B] July 24
[C] July 25
[D] July 30
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Correct Answer: B [July 24]
Notes:
The Income Tax Department of India observes Income Tax Day on July 24 each year. This date commemorates the introduction of the Income Tax Act in India in 1961. The day aims to promote awareness about tax compliance and the importance of tax revenue in nation-building.
8. Which of the following central paramilitary forces does not have its headquarters in New Delhi?
[A] Border Security Force
[B] Indo-Tibetan Border Police
[C] Assam Rifles
[D] Rastriya Rifles
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Correct Answer: C [Assam Rifles]
Notes:
The correct answer is Assam Rifles. Unlike the Border Security Force (BSF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), which are headquartered in New Delhi, the Assam Rifles is based in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established in 1835, it is one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, primarily tasked with maintaining peace in the northeastern states.
9. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) is an organization under which of the following?
[A] World Bank
[B] United Nations
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] International Monetary Fund
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations]
Notes:
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) is an organization under United Nations. It is one of the five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It is located in Thailand.
10. At which one of the cities labelled as A, B, C and D on the given map of Europe was the historic treaty between NATO and Warsaw Pact countries signed in 1998?
[A] A
[B] B
[C] C
[D] D
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Correct Answer: C [C]
Notes:
In the given figure of Europe the ‘c’ marked city is Brussels, where historic treaty between NATO and warsaw pact was signed in 1998.
Brussels, officially the Brussels-Capital Region, is a region of Belgium comprising 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels, which is the capital of Belgium.
