1. World Meteorological day is celebrated on:
[A] March 23rd
[B] March 24th
[C] April 23rd
[D] April 24th
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Correct Answer: A [March 23rd]
Notes:
The World Meteorological Day (WMD) is observed every year on 23rd March to mark establishment of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on this day in 1950.
2. Southern Air command of India is located at
[A] Chennai
[B] Bangalore
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Thiruvanathapuram
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Correct Answer: D [Thiruvanathapuram]
Notes:
The Southern Air Command (SAC) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram. It is on the southwestern side of India. This is one among the seven commands of IAF. This command was started on 19 July 1984 and is relatively new among the other commands.
3. Which of the following is the foundation for many of the international treaties and organizations that currently shape the world after World War II?
[A] Breton Woods Agreement
[B] Atlantic Charter
[C] Bermuda Conference
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Atlantic Charter]
Notes:
The correct answer is the Atlantic Charter. Established in 1941 by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, it outlined principles for post-war peace, including self-determination and economic cooperation. This charter laid the groundwork for the United Nations and influenced many international treaties, promoting a new world order based on collective security and human rights.
4. Which among the following is a Multinational Trade Negotiation Body ?
[A] IDA
[B] WTO
[C] IMF
[D] SAARC
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Correct Answer: B [WTO]
Notes:
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that is aimed to promote and regulate regulation of international trade between nations. It commenced its operations on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement.
5. Which among the following observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 at the Stockholm Conference?
[A] World Water Day
[B] World Wetlands Day
[C] World Environment Day
[D] Earth Day
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Correct Answer: C [World Environment Day]
Notes:
The correct answer is World Environment Day, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 during the Stockholm Conference. This observance aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. The first World Environment Day was celebrated on June 5, 1974, and it has since become a global platform for public outreach, with a different theme each year.
6. Who among the following was the last Director-General of GATT, and the first of the WTO ?
[A] Arthur Dunkel
[B] Peter Sutherland
[C] Renato Ruggiero
[D] Olivier Long
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Correct Answer: B [Peter Sutherland]
Notes:
Peter Denis Sutherland was an Irish businessman, barrister and politician. He served as last Director-General of GATT, and the first of the WTO.
7. Which among the following books written by Shams i Siraj Afif?
[A] Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi
[B] Tuzuk-i-Mubarak Shahi
[C] Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi]
Notes:
Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi (or the history of Sultan Firoj Shah Tughlaq) was written by Shams i Siraj Afif .The most accurate and authentic contemporary account of Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq period is solely denoted in it and the book also describes the life and conditions of the people at large.
8. The book “Jnaneswari” was written by whom?
[A] Tukaram
[B] Ramdasa
[C] Namadeva
[D] Jnandeva
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Correct Answer: D [Jnandeva]
Notes:
Saint Jnandeva of Maharashtra wrote the Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita known as Jnaneswari. He belonged to the Bhakti kal of 13th century .
9. Who is the author of the renowned book “Theory of Indian Mutiny”?
[A] PC Joshi
[B] SB Chaudhari
[C] Maulana Azad
[D] RC Majumdar
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Correct Answer: B [SB Chaudhari]
Notes:
Dr. SB Chaudhari is credited for authorship of the influential work “Theory of Indian Mutiny”. This compositions, along with “Civil Rebellion and the Indian Mutiny”, give an in-depth analysis of the 1857 Indian uprising. Dr. Chaudhari’s writings are highly considered for their unbiased and in-depth portrayal of the historical events surrounding the Indian Mutiny.
10. Wealth Accounting and the Valuation of Ecosystem Services (WAVES) Partnership Program (WAVES-GPP) is a global partnership that aims to promote sustainable development. This Programme is being funded and promoted by which of the following organisations?
[A] World Bank
[B] International Union for Conservation of Nature
[C] Global Green Growth Institute
[D] Global Environment Facility
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Correct Answer: A [World Bank]
Notes:
WAVES stands for Wealth Accounting and the Valuation of Ecosystem Services (WAVES). It is a World Bank-led global partnership that aims to promote sustainable development by ensuring that natural resources are mainstreamed in development planning and national economic accounts. It helps countries to adopt and implement accounts that are relevant to the initiative. It also helps to develop approaches to ecosystem accounting methodology and establish a global platform for training and knowledge sharing.
