1. Who is the author of the book “Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl”?
[A] Pooja Gautam
[B] Ram Kamal Mukherjee
[C] Rakesh Anand Bakshi
[D] Shantanu Ray Chaudhuri
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Correct Answer: B [Ram Kamal Mukherjee]
Notes:
The book “Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl” has been penned by author-columnist Ram Kamal Mukherjee. It’s about actress achievement as a politician apart from her sojourn as an actor, danseuse and filmmaker. It will offer a new perspective on Bollywood’s first female superstar.
2. In which among the following states, India’s first Defence University has been set up?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
Indian National Defence University set up in Gurgaon in Haryana.
3. Buddhist monk Dhammapiya has elected as the new secretary general of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC). He is from which Indian state?
[A] Manipur
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Sikkim
[D] Tripura
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Correct Answer: D [Tripura ]
Notes:
Buddhist monk Dhammapiya from Tripura has been elected as the new secretary general of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in New Delhi. The IBC is a global Buddhist forum for preservation and development of heritage sites of the religion in India and other parts of the world.
4. 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.
5. Where are the headquarters of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)?
[A] Geneva
[B] Paris
[C] Frankfurt
[D] London
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Correct Answer: A [Geneva]
Notes:
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established in 1964. It was meant for the integrated treatment of trade and development and related issues in the areas of investment, finance, technology, enterprise development and sustainable development.
6. What name was given to the first assault launched in the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier by the Indian Armed Forces in 1984?
[A] Operation Vijay
[B] Operation Meghdoot
[C] Operation Black Sky
[D] Operation Ganga
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Correct Answer: B [Operation Meghdoot]
Notes:
Operation Meghdoot was an Indian armed forces operation launched on 13 April 1984 to capture the Siachen Glacier in Kashmir. The operation was entrusted to one of the Kumaon Battalions, supported by Ladakh Scouts. Initial assault was led by Maj (later Col ) RS Sandhu, VrC. This military operation was unique because it was the first assault launched in world’s highest battlefield.
7. With which among the following , United Nations Security Council Resolution 1386 is related ?
[A] Sanctions against Iraq
[B] Sanctions against Iran
[C] Establishment of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan
[D] Sanctions against North Korea
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Correct Answer: C [Establishment of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan]
Notes:
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1386, adopted in December 2001, authorized the establishment of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. This resolution aimed to assist the Afghan Interim Authority in maintaining security and stability following the U.S.-led invasion that ousted the Taliban regime. ISAF was initially a NATO-led mission, marking the first time NATO took command of a military operation outside Europe.
8. Which among the following organizes World Investment Forum every two years?
[A] World Trade Office
[B] World Economic Forum
[C] UNCTAD
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: C [UNCTAD]
Notes:
The World Investment Forum is a biennial event organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). It brings together government officials, business leaders, investors, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in international investment. The Forum is designed to facilitate dialogue and cooperation on issues related to investment and development, and to promote inclusive and sustainable growth. The first World Investment Forum was held in 2008, and it has been held every two years since then.
9. At which of the following conferences, the text of the United Nations charter was finalized among international leaders?
[A] Dumbarton Oaks Conference
[B] Yalta Conference
[C] Tehran Conference
[D] San Francisco Conference
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Correct Answer: A [Dumbarton Oaks Conference]
Notes:
The Dumbarton Oaks Conference was a series of meetings held at the Dumbarton Oaks estate in Washington, D.C. in 1944. The conference was attended by representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and China, and was aimed at discussing the creation of a new international organization to maintain peace and security after World War II. The conference resulted in the drafting of the United Nations Charter, which was signed by the participating countries in 1945 and came into effect in 1945. The charter established the United Nations as an international organization dedicated to promoting peace, security, and cooperation among nations.
10. Consider the following entities related to international finance:
- Financial Transaction Plan
- Technical Assistance Special Fund
- Financial Stability Board
Which of the above is/are part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Financial Transaction Plan is an integral part of the IMF, managing its lending and repayment operations. The Technical Assistance Special Fund is associated with the Asian Development Bank and not the IMF. The Financial Stability Board is a separate international body; while IMF representatives participate in its activities, it is not part of the IMF itself.