1. On which among the following dates, Army Day is observed?
[A] January 15
[B] February 15
[C] March 15
[D] April 15
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Correct Answer: A [January 15]
Notes:
The Indian Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India. It is celebrated in recognition of Lieutenant General K. M. Cariappa who took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on January 15, 1949.
2. Where are the NATO Headquarters?
[A] Iraq
[B] New york
[C] Brussels
[D] London
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Correct Answer: C [Brussels]
Notes:
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters are located at Boulevard Leopold III in Brussels, Belgium. The 41-hectare campus is located on the outskirts of Brussels. The design of the campus is meant to symbolize unity, with fingers interlaced in a clasp.
NATO was established in 1949 when 28 countries signed the North Atlantic Treaty. The organization’s purpose is to protect the freedom and security of its member nations. NATO’s military headquarters are located near Mons, Belgium.
3. Who among the following is the author of the book ‘A Brief History of Time’ ?
[A] Stephen Hawking
[B] Harry Kroto
[C] John Gurdon
[D] Bruno Rossi
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Correct Answer: A [Stephen Hawking]
Notes:
“A Brief History of Time” is a book written by physicist Stephen Hawking. It was first published in 1988, and it covers a wide range of topics in cosmology and theoretical physics. The book became a bestseller and has been translated into over 40 languages.
4. 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.
5. Headquarters of eastern Air Command of Indian Air force:
[A] Guwahathi
[B] Shillong
[C] Kolkata
[D] Itanagar
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Correct Answer: B [Shillong]
Notes:
The headquarters of the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force is located in Shillong, Meghalaya. The Eastern Air Command is one of the five operational commands of the Indian Air Force, and is responsible for the air defense of eastern India and parts of north-eastern India.
6. 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.
7. In which of the following states, maximum Coast Guard Stations have been established in India?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Gujarat
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
Coast Guard Stations are facilities operated by the Indian Coast Guard, which is a branch of the Indian Armed Forces. The Coast Guard is responsible for maritime security and law enforcement in India’s territorial waters, as well as for the protection of the country’s maritime interests. Coast Guard Stations are typically located along the coast and are equipped with boats, ships, and other equipment necessary for carrying out the Coast Guard’s duties. These stations may also serve as training centers for Coast Guard personnel and as bases for search and rescue operations. Maximum Coast Guard stations have been established in Gujarat.
8. 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.
9. The Hyogo Framework for Action was adopted in a United Nations Conference for which among the following for the period of 2005-15?
[A] Green Energy
[B] Climate Changes
[C] Carbon Economy
[D] Natural Disasters
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Correct Answer: D [ Natural Disasters]
Notes:World Conference on Disaster Reduction is a United Nations conference bringing together government officials, non-governmental experts and other specialists from around the world to discuss the growing trend of people affected by natural disasters. The first WCDR conference was held in Kobe, Japan January 10- 22, 2005. The outcome of this conference was Hyogo Framework for Action. The HFA suggests five specific priorities for action:
- Making disaster risk reduction a priority;
- Improving risk information and early warning;
- Building a culture of safety and resilience;
- Reducing the risks in key sectors;
- Strengthening preparedness for response.
10. Which of the following was established through the Maastricht Treaty?
[A] European Union
[B] Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)
[C] International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
[D] Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
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Correct Answer: A [ European Union ]
Notes:
The Maastricht Treaty is responsible for the establishment of the European Union in 1993, and it introduced the concept of European citizenship.
