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. Where are the headquarters of International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources?
[A] Geneva
[B] Philippines
[C] Sydney
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: A [ Geneva ]
Notes:
The headquarters of International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources is loacated in Geneva, Switzerland. IUCN has observer and consultative status at the United Nations and plays a role in the implementation of several international conventions on nature conservation and biodiversity.
3. Which among the following is known as Treaty on European Union?
[A] Lisbon Treaty
[B] Paris Treaty
[C] Maastricht Treaty
[D] Treaty of Rome
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Correct Answer: C [Maastricht Treaty]
Notes:
The Maastricht Treaty is responsible for the establishment of the European Union in 1993, and it introduced the concept of European citizenship.
4. General secretariat of International Organization Of Securities Commission IOSCO is located at ?
[A] Madrid, Spain
[B] Basel, Switzerland
[C] Paris, France
[D] Newyork, USA
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Correct Answer: A [Madrid, Spain]
Notes:
The General Secretariat of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is located in Madrid, Spain. The address is Oquendo 12, 28006 Madrid, Spain.
The General Secretariat is responsible for the administrative management of IOSCO. IOSCO was established in 1983 and has over 180 members from more than 100 states. The organization’s activities include research, risk identification, and standard-setting.
5. Bastille Day, which is the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison in France is celebrated as a National Holiday on which of the following dates?
[A] July 14
[B] August 14
[C] September 14
[D] October 14
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Correct Answer: A [July 14]
Notes:
Bastille Day, which is the French National Day, is celebrated on July 14th each year. It commemorates the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison in Paris on July 14, 1789, which marked a pivotal moment in the French Revolution. The event is considered a symbol of the French people’s uprising against the monarchy and the beginning of the end of absolute monarchy in France.
6. 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.
7. The Paris Convention of 1883 was a pioneering effort in the protection of which of the following?
[A] Indigenous Species
[B] Intellectual Property
[C] Environment
[D] Indigenous languages
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Correct Answer: B [Intellectual Property]
Notes:The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property was signed on March 20, 1883 in Paris, France. It was one of the first intellectual property treaties. The convention established a Union for the protection of industrial property. It still applies today, and has 177 member countries. The convention’s provisions fall into three main categories:
- National treatment
- Right of priority
- Common rules
The convention applies to: Patents, Trademarks, Industrial designs, Utility models, Service marks, Trade names, Geographical indications, Repression of unfair competition. The convention’s provisions include a 12-month priority period. This period begins on the date of filing the first application to the first country.
8. On which of the following dates,Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas is observed in India every year on the birth day of Rajiv Gandhi?
[A] April 20
[B] April 25
[C] August 20
[D] August 25
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Correct Answer: C [August 20]
Notes:
Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas is observed on August 20 each year, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was born on August 20, 1944. This day promotes renewable energy and sustainable development in India, reflecting Gandhi’s vision for a modern and environmentally conscious nation.
9. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted which resolution to protect children in armed conflict?
[A] Resolution 2657
[B] Resolution 2537
[C] Resolution 2347
[D] Resolution 2427
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Correct Answer: D [Resolution 2427]
Notes:
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted Resolution 2427 to protect children in armed conflict. It aimed at providing legal framework for mainstreaming protection, rights, well-being and empowerment of children throughout the conflict cycle. The resolution 2427, which won unanimous approval of the 15 members of the council, strongly condemns the recruitment and use of children by parties to armed conflict as well as their re-recruitment, killing and maiming, rape and other forms of sexual violence, and abductions. It demands that all relevant parties immediately put an end to such practices and take special measures to protect children. The resolution also emphasizes the responsibility of all states to put an end to impunity and to investigate and prosecute those responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other egregious crimes perpetrated against children. The council was chaired by Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven.
10. Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Conquest of Self”?
[A] Aurobindo Ghosh
[B] Rabindranath Tagore
[C] Mahatma Gandhi
[D] S Radhakrishnan
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Correct Answer: C [Mahatma Gandhi]
Notes:
The book ‘Conquest of self’ was authored by Mahatma Gandhi in 1943. The book contains several experiences of his life. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian activist who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule.