1. Who is the author of the book “The Emergency-Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour”?
[A] Surya Prakash
[B] Uma Vasudev
[C] Janardhan Thakur
[D] Uma Vasudev
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Correct Answer: A [Surya Prakash]
Notes:
The book titled ‘The Emergency – Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour’ has been authored by Surya Prakash, the chairman of Prasar Bharati. The book has recently launched by Union Minister for Urban Development M Venkaiah Naidu in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The purpose of the book is to honor all those who fought for the restoration of democracy in the country in the mid-1970s.
2. India’s Pinaka weapon / weapon system can be placed in which of the following categories?
[A] Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher
[B] Ballistic Missile
[C] Anti-Missile System
[D] Cruise Missile
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Correct Answer: A [Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher]
Notes:
Pinaka is an indigenous multi-barrel rocket launch (MBRL) system developed by DRDO for Indian Army. It is one of the most reliable and effective weapon systems of the Indian Army. Complete Pinaka MBRL has six launcher vehicles, each having 12 rockets with six loader-replenishment vehicles and two command post vehicles with a fire control computer and DIGICORA MET radar. It was used in 1999 Kargil war in which it proved its worth.
3. AICHR is the first body of ASEAN related to which of the following?
[A] Human Rights
[B] Human Resources
[C] Hegemony
[D] Regional Trading
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Correct Answer: A [Human Rights]
Notes:
ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights
4. In context with the Vietnam War, the following statements holds correct?
[A] The US backed North Vietnam side and USSR was neutral
[B] The US backed South Vietnam side and USSR was neutral
[C] The US backed South Vietnam side and USSR backed North Vietnam side
[D] The US backed North Vietnam side and USSR backed South Vietnam side
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Correct Answer: C [The US backed South Vietnam side and USSR backed North Vietnam side]
Notes:
The correct answer is: “The US backed South Vietnam side and USSR backed North Vietnam side.” During the Vietnam War (1955-1975), the United States supported the anti-communist government of South Vietnam, while the Soviet Union provided military and economic support to the communist North Vietnam. This conflict was a important aspect of the Cold War, illustrating the global struggle between capitalism (led by the US) and communism (led by the USSR). The war resulted in millions of casualties and important geopolitical changes in Southeast Asia.
5. Consider the following headquarters of the various international organizations:
- International Maritime Organization – London
- European Court of Human Rights – Frankfurt
- International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development – Kathmandu
- International Federation of Association Football – Zurich
Which among the above matches are correct?
[A] 1,2, 3, 4,
[B] 1, 2, 3,
[C] 1, 2
[D] 1,3, 4,
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Correct Answer: D [1,3, 4,]
Notes:
European Court of Human Rights – Strasbourg
6. Which among the following missiles is called the Indian Patriot?
[A] Nag
[B] Akash
[C] Triushu
[D] Sagarika
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Correct Answer: B [Akash]
Notes:
he Akash missile is considered the Indian Patriot. The Akash is India’s first indigenously produced medium-range surface-to-air missile. It can target aircraft up to 30 km (19 mi) away. The Akash can neutralize aerial targets such as fighter jets, cruise missiles, air-to-surface missiles, and ballistic missiles. It is in operational service with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.
The Akash was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The Akash’s technology is close to the system of American patriot missiles.
The Patriot is an American missile system that was used successfully in neutralising the Iraqi Skud missiles during the first Gulf War in the 90s.
7. Consider the following reports:
- World Investment Report
- Global Economic Prospects
- Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF)
Which of the above is/are published by the World Bank?
[A] 1, 2 & 3
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [2 & 3 Only]
Notes:
World Investment Report is published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Global Economic Prospects is a World Bank Group Flagship Report. Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) report is published by the World Bank.
8. Where are the headquarters of FICP located?
[A] Rome
[B] Berlin
[C] Luxembourg
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: C [Luxembourg ]
Notes:
The headquarters of International Professional Cycling Federation are at Luxembourg. It was created in 1965 after the split of UCI.
9. How many members are there in the Commonwealth of Nations?
[A] 64
[B] 71
[C] 45
[D] 56
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Correct Answer: D [56]
Notes:
Commonwealth of Nations is a political organization with 56 member states. The Commonwealth was formed to maintain an association between countries that were once part of the British colonies. Although the Commonwealth has historical ties to the British Empire, any country can apply to be a member.
The Commonwealth is made up of independent countries from Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific. The Commonwealth’s members have a combined population of 2.4 billion people, almost a third of the world’s population. 94% of the Commonwealth’s population lives in either Asia or Africa.
The Commonwealth’s 55th and 56th members are Gabon and Togo, both former French colonies.
10. Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Rights of Man’?
[A] Thomas Hardy
[B] Thomas Mann
[C] Thomas Moore
[D] Thomas Paine
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Correct Answer: D [Thomas Paine]
Notes:
Rights of Man, a book by Thomas Paine, including 31 articles, posits that popular political revolution is permissible when a government does not safeguard the natural rights of its people
