1. Which among the following has been decided by the government to observe as India Corporate Week ?
[A] First Week of December Every Year
[B] Second Week of December Every Year
[C] Third Week of December Every Year
[D] Last Week of December Every Year
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Correct Answer: C [Third Week of December Every Year]
Notes:
The Indian government has designated the Third Week of December every year to observe India Corporate Week. This initiative aims to promote corporate governance, encourage entrepreneurship, and highlight the contributions of the corporate sector to the economy. The week serves as a platform for discussions on business practices and policies, fostering a better understanding of corporate responsibilities.
2. In which part of the world an economic organization SELA works?
[A] North America
[B] Latin America
[C] Africa
[D] Asia Pacific
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Correct Answer: B [Latin America]
Notes:
Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes economic cooperation and social development among Latin American and Caribbean countries. SELA was established in 1975 through the Panama Convention and has its headquarters in Caracas, Venezuela.
3. Who among the following is the first and only chief of naval staff who was sacked while still serving?
[A] Admiral Vijai Singh Shekhawat
[B] Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas
[C] Admiral Vishnu Baghwat
[D] Admiral Madhvendra Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Admiral Vishnu Baghwat]
Notes:
Admiral Vishnu Baghwat is the first and only Chief of Naval Staff of India to be dismissed while in service. He was removed in 1998 due to differences with the government over various issues, including the handling of the Kargil War. This incident marked a important moment in Indian military history, which indicates the tensions between military leadership and political authority.
4. Who among the following was the author of Ashiqa?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Abul Fazal
[C] Inayat Khan
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Inayat Khan]
Notes:
The famous Sufi poet, Amir Khusrau was the author of the poem “Ashiqa”, a tragic love story of Khizr Khan (son of Alauddin Khilji) and Deval Rani (Princess of Gujarat). Excerpts of the works done by him are Tughluq Nama, Wast-ul-Hayat, Nuh Sipihr, Laila Majnun, etc. He was the court poet of Alauddin Khilji and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, Delhi.
5. Which of the following books were written by Amir Khusro?
[A] Nuh Sipihr
[B] Ashiqa
[C] Tughluq Nama
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The famous Sufi poet, Amir Khusro was the court poet of Alauddin Khilji and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, Delhi. He wrote in many verse forms viz. ghazal, masnavi, qata, rubai, do-baiti and tarkib-band. Excerpts of the works done by him are Tughluq Nama, Wast-ul-Hayat, Nuh Sipihr, Ashiqa, Khamsa, Baqia-Naqia, etc.
6. Consider the following organizations:
- G-20
- ASEAN
- SAARC
- APEC
- IORA
With reference to India, which of the organizations given above is / are those where India is NOT a member?
[A] 4 Only
[B] 2 and 4 Only
[C] 2, 4 and 5 Only
[D] 2 and 4 Only
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Correct Answer: D [2 and 4 Only]
Notes:
India is not a member of ASEAN and APEC. ASEAN is a Southeast Asian regional body and India is a dialogue partner, not a member. APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) also does not include India. India is a member of the G-20, SAARC, and IORA.
7. 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.
8. Which of the following refers to the North-South dialogue?
[A] For reorganization of States between North India and South India
[B] For sharing economic resources between rich countries of the North and poor countries of the South
[C] Between countries of North America and South America for economic cooperation
[D] Between U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. in the field of space research
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Correct Answer: B [For sharing economic resources between rich countries of the North and poor countries of the South]
Notes:
The North-South Dialogue refers to the process through which the developing and newly independent nations of the “third world,” predominantly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, engaged the industrialized countries of North America and Western Europe in negotiations over changes to the international economic system.
9. International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is being celebrated all over the world on which date?
[A] November 4
[B] November 5
[C] November 7
[D] November 6
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Correct Answer: D [November 6]
Notes:
On 5 November 2001, the UN General Assembly declared 6 November of each year to be celebrated as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. It aims to educate people about the damaging effects of war and armed conflict on the environment.
10. Who of the following is the author of the book ” The first war of Indian Independence”
[A] V. D. Savarkar
[B] Disraeli
[C] Karl Marx
[D] David Outram
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Correct Answer: A [V. D. Savarkar]
Notes:
The name of the author of the book ” The first war of Indian Independence” is V. D. Savarkar. In this book, he termed the great revolt of 1857 as a “planned war of national independence”.
