1. Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), a collaborative food information initiative has been launched by ___?
[A] World Food Programme
[B] Food and Agriculture Organization
[C] G-20
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: C [G-20]
Notes:
In 2011, the G20 Ministers of Agriculture while recognizing the importance of timely, accurate and transparent information in addressing food price volatility launched the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), a collaborative food information initiative. AMIS builds on and complements existing systems and improves global food market information. AMIS is a platform through which countries, international organizations and the private sector can work together to strengthen synergies and collaboration in order to improve data reliability, timeliness and frequency. AMIS will also build developing countries’ capacity in market outlook analysis and promote policy dialogue.
2. 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.
3. Who among the following has been credited with the designing of the logo and flag of the united nations?
[A] Willie Kavanaugh Hocker
[B] Mildred Callahan Jones
[C] Betsy Ross
[D] Oliver Lincoln Lundquist
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Correct Answer: D [Oliver Lincoln Lundquist]
Notes:
United Nations (UN) emblem was designed by a team of designers led by Oliver Lincoln Lundquist during the United Nations Conference on International Organization in 1945. The emblem is a map of the world centered on the North Pole, surrounded by two olive branches. The design was modified and approved by the Assembly in 1946. The blue color in the flag represents peace.
The UN flag was adopted in October 1947. It has a light blue background with a white image in the center that looks like a globe. The image is the UN emblem, which is a polar world map surrounded by two olive branches. The olive branch is a symbol of peace.
4. 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.
5. Which among the following is the correct set of G4 nations?
[A] India, Brazil, Russia, China
[B] India, Brazil, China, Japan
[C] India, Brazil, Russia, Germany
[D] India, Brazil, Germany, Japan
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Correct Answer: D [India, Brazil, Germany, Japan]
Notes:
The g4 countries are India, Brazil, Germany, Japan. They together are fighting for a permanent seat in the UN security council.
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. At which of the following place SAARC Forestry Center was opened after the 13th summit of SAARC in 2005?
[A] Kathmandu
[B] Thimpu
[C] Male
[D] Islamabad
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Correct Answer: B [Thimpu]
8. Who among the following authored the book “Dasbodh”?
[A] Guru Ramdas
[B] Tara bai
[C] Dadajikondadev
[D] Jija bai
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Correct Answer: A [Guru Ramdas]
Notes:
In 1654 AD, Dasbodh was written in Marathi language by Samrath Guru Ramdas, a religious Hindu poet from Maharastra. It provides readers with spiritual guidance on matters viz. devotion and acquiring knowledge. He was the spiritual Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
9. PRABAL DOSTYK–16 is a joint military exercise between India and _?
[A] Japan
[B] Kazakhstan
[C] Myanmar
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [Kazakhstan]
Notes:
India and Kazakhstan tried to strengthen their relations by organizing a 14 day joint military exercise PRABAL DOSTYK–16. Prabal Dostyk means ‘Robust Friendship’. The primary aim of the fourteen day exercise is to enhance interoperability while undertaking Counter Terrorism & Counter Insurgency Operations in rural & semi-urban environment under the umbrella of United Nations.
10. Who is the author of the book “On Fire”?
[A] David Warner
[B] Ben Stokes
[C] Virender Sehwag
[D] AB de Villiers
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Correct Answer: B [Ben Stokes]
Notes:
Stokes claimed in his new book On Fire that Warner had “his heart set on disrupting me” throughout his unbeaten 135, which saved England from almost-certain defeat in the third Test. He added that he had been motivated by the idea of shaking Warner’s hand at the end of the game. Australia captain Tim Paine has hit out at Ben Stokes after the England all-rounder said David Warner’s on-field sledging had inspired his match-winning Ashes hundred at Headingley.
