1. 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.
2. Headquarters of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) are located at:
[A] Geneva
[B] Montreal
[C] Paris
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: B [Montreal]
Notes:
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in Lausanne (Switzerland) in November 1999, shifted to Montreal in 2001
3. 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.
4. Which among the following is not correctly matched?
[A] International Migrants Day – December 18
[B] International Volunteer Day – December 5
[C] International Day of Older Persons – October 1
[D] All matched correctly
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Correct Answer: D [All matched correctly]
Notes:
The correct answer is “All matched correctly.” – International Migrants Day is indeed observed on December 18 to promote awareness of the rights of migrants. – International Volunteer Day is celebrated on December 5 to recognize the contributions of volunteers. – International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 to raise awareness about issues affecting the elderly. Since all the dates are accurately matched with their respective observances, the statement “All matched correctly” is true.
5. Which of the following organization publishes and continually updates the model tax convention which serves as a template for bilateral negotiations regarding tax coordination and cooperation?
[A] Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
[B] Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC
[C] G20
[D] UN
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Correct Answer: A [Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)]
Notes:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an intergovernmental economic organisation with 37 member countries, founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade. It is headquartered at Paris, France. The OECD publishes and updates a model tax convention that serves as a template for allocating taxation rights between countries.
6. Which of the following conflicts was put to an end by Dayton Agreement?
[A] Algerian War
[B] Vietnam War
[C] Bosnian War
[D] Chinese Civil War
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Correct Answer: C [Bosnian War]
Notes:
Dayton Peace Agreement (DPA) ended the Bosnian War, which was part of the Yugoslav Wars. The DPA was signed on December 1995 after months of negotiations. The war lasted three and a half years and was known for its violence and atrocities. The war resulted in about 100,000 deaths and displaced two million people. The DPA also outlined a constitutional framework for peace in Bosnia. The DPA was reached by the presidents of Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia. The agreement was brokered by American diplomat Richard Holbrooke. The negotiations began in the Balkans and ended in Dayton, Ohio.
7. Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is based in:
[A] Singapore
[B] Manila
[C] Beijing
[D] Tokyo
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Correct Answer: D [Tokyo]
Notes:
The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1961, it aims to promote productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through various programs and initiatives. Tokyo was chosen as the headquarters due to Japan’s post-war economic success, which served as a model for productivity improvement in the region.
8. ASEAN Plus Three is a forum that functions as a coordinator of cooperation between Association of Southeast Asian Nations & three more countries. Which among the following option represents these 3 countries?
[A] India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
[B] India, Australia & New Zealand
[C] China, Japan,& South Korea.
[D] China, US and Japan
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Correct Answer: C [China, Japan,& South Korea.]
Notes:
ASEAN Plus Three is a forum that functions as a coordinator of cooperation between Association of Southeast Asian Nations & three more countries. They are China,Japan and South Korea. ASEAN-The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten countries in Southeast Asia, which promotes intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economic. Its headquarters is in Jakarta, Indonesia.
9. Which among the following was the immediate result of the Velvet Revolution of 1989 in Czechoslovakia ?
[A] It ended the authoritative rule & first democratic elections were held
[B] The country was peacefully split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
[C] Czechoslovakia was turned into a federation of the Czech Socialist Republic and Slovak Socialist Republic
[D] The economy of the country got devastated
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Correct Answer: A [It ended the authoritative rule & first democratic elections were held]
Notes:
The Velvet Revolution of 1989 was a series of peaceful protests and political events that took place in Czechoslovakia, leading to the overthrow of the Communist government and the transition to a democratic system. The Velvet Revolution, which is also known as the Gentle Revolution, began in November 1989 with a student demonstration in Prague, which was met with a violent response from the government. This sparked widespread protests and strikes, which quickly spread across the country and put pressure on the government to reform. After weeks of protests and negotiations, the Communist leadership was forced to resign, and a new government was formed. The Velvet Revolution is considered to be one of the key events of the collapse of the Communist bloc in Eastern Europe.
10. 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.
