1. International Biodiesel Day (IBD) is celebrated on which date?
[A] August 11
[B] August 12
[C] August 10
[D] August 9
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Correct Answer: C [August 10]
Notes:
August 10 is International Biodiesel Day. This day spreads awareness about the benefits of biodiesel as an alternative fuel. Biodiesel is made from renewable sources like vegetable oils and animal fats. It is biodegradable and cleaner for the environment compared to fossil fuels. Celebrating International Biodiesel Day promotes the production and use of this eco-friendly fuel option.
2. Territorial claims and disputes over navigation rights of which of the following territories between Iran and Iraq was the main factor for the Iraq-Iran War?
[A] Abu Musa
[B] Zubarah
[C] Murair
[D] Shatt al-Arab
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Correct Answer: D [Shatt al-Arab]
Notes:
The Shatt al-Arab waterway was the main factor in the Iran-Iraq War. The Shatt al-Arab is formed by the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. The southern end of the river forms the border between Iran and Iraq. The Shatt al-Arab was an important channel for oil exports for both countries. The dispute over the Shatt al-Arab lasted from 1936 until 1975. Iran rejected the demarcation line established in the Anglo-Ottoman Convention of Constantinople of November 1913. Iran wanted the border to run along the thalweg, the deepest point of the navigable channel. The Iran-Iraq War lasted from September 1980 until August 1988. The war was also called the First Persian Gulf War or the Imposed War in Iran.
3. Who among the following was the first Secretary-General of Non Alignment Movement?
[A] Gamal Abdul Nasser
[B] Jawahar Lal Nehru
[C] Josip Broz Tito
[D] Sukarno
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Correct Answer: C [Josip Broz Tito]
Notes:
The first Secretary-General of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was Josip Broz Tito, the leader of Yugoslavia. The NAM was established in 1961 during the Cold War to promote cooperation among countries that did not want to align with either the Western or Eastern blocs. Tito played a crucial role in its formation, alongside leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Gamal Abdul Nasser. The movement aimed to provide a platform for countries seeking independence from colonialism and to advocate for peace and mutual respect among nations.
4. On which of the following dates, First-ever Income Tax day celebrations were held in India?
[A] July 24, 2010
[B] July 30, 2010
[C] July 24, 2011
[D] July 30, 2012
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Correct Answer: A [July 24, 2010]
Notes:
The first-ever Income Tax Day celebrations in India were held on July 24, 2010. This date was chosen to honor the establishment of the Income Tax Department in India, which was formed on July 24, 1860. The celebrations aim to promote tax compliance and recognize the contributions of taxpayers to the nation’s development.
5. Why the Soviet Socialist Revolution on October is celebrated every year on November 7?
[A] Lenin’s birthday falls on this date
[B] Russia’s victory over Germany coincides with this date
[C] The Provisional Government formed after the collapse of Czarist Government was overthrown on this day in 1917
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [The Provisional Government formed after the collapse of Czarist Government was overthrown on this day in 1917]
Notes:
During October Revolution, urban workers began to organize into councils wherein revolutionaries criticized the provisional government and its actions. Bolshevik Red Guards forces under the Military Revolutionary Committee began the occupation of government buildings on 7 November 1917.
6. Who is the author of “Poverty and un-British rule in India”?
[A] Suredranath Banerjee
[B] R.C.Dutt
[C] Rajarammohan Roy
[D] Dadabai Naoroji
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Correct Answer: D [Dadabai Naoroji]
Notes:
Dadabai Naoroji who is known as the grand old man of India is a critique of the drain of wealth. He explained the British exploitation of Indian wealth and Indian resources through his book “Poverty and un-British rule in India”.
7. Which day is celebrated as World Haemophilia Day?
[A] 16 January
[B] 10 February
[C] 17 April
[D] 19 June
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Correct Answer: C [17 April]
Notes:
17 April is celebrated as World Haemophilia Day to increase public awareness worldwide about haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and many other inherited bleeding disorders.
8. Which day is celebrated as the World Music Day?
[A] 5 January
[B] 6 February
[C] 21 June
[D] 29 October
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Correct Answer: C [21 June]
Notes:
21 June is celebrated as World Music Day, the day on which people worldwide are requested to play music in public spaces or parks.
9. Which day is celebrated as Nelson Mandela International Day?
[A] 18 July
[B] 16 January
[C] 10 June
[D] 18 May
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Correct Answer: A [18 July]
Notes:
18 July is celebrated as Nelson Mandela International Day, to honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela and his struggle against racism that brought huge change for the state of his community.
10. Which day is celebrated as International Youth Day?
[A] 15 January
[B] 17 March
[C] 12 August
[D] 18 July
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Correct Answer: C [12 August]
Notes:
12 August is celebrated as International Youth Day, designated so by United Nations. Th purpose to create awareness about the cultural and legal issues that pertain to young people.
