1. Where is the headquarters of International Court of Justice?
[A] The Hague
[B] Prague
[C] Geneva
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: A [The Hague]
Notes:
International Court of Justice (ICJ) also known as World court which is based at The Hague. It was established in 1945 by the charter of United Nations as a successor to the permanent court of International Justice. It is the primary judicial branch and principal legal body of United Nations and having transnational Jursidiction. The primary role of ICJ is to give advisory opinion based on international law and international conventions on Questions submitted to it by Countries settle legal disputes
2. Which of the following battles foiled Napoleon’s scheme of invading England in 1805?
[A] Battle of Trafalgar
[B] Battle of Leipzing
[C] Battle of Waterloo
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Battle of Trafalgar]
Notes:
The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval battle fought on October 21, 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars. It was fought between a British fleet under the command of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson and a combined French and Spanish fleet off the coast of Spain, near the Cape of Trafalgar. The British fleet emerged victorious, despite being outnumbered by the combined French and Spanish forces. The battle was a significant victory for the British, as it effectively ended the threat of a French invasion of Britain and cemented British naval dominance for the remainder of the Napoleonic Wars. The battle was also notable for the death of Nelson, who was killed during the fighting.
3. Which among the following is also known as “world’s most translated document”?
[A] Kyoto protocol
[B] Universal Declaration of Human Rights
[C] United Nations Millennium Declaration
[D] Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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Correct Answer: B [Universal Declaration of Human Rights]
Notes:
The most translated document in the world is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The Declaration is a set of principles that outline the fundamental rights and freedoms that are entitled to all human beings. It has been translated into over 500 languages, making it the most translated document in the world. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is considered to be a milestone in the history of human rights and is widely recognized as a fundamental document of international law.
4. The MIG series of Super fighters have come to India from which of the following ________ ?
[A] Russia
[B] USA
[C] UK
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
The MIG series of super fighters, including the MIG-21 and MIG-29, were developed by the Soviet Union, which is now Russia. These aircraft were introduced to India in the 1960s and have been a important part of the Indian Air Force’s fleet. The MIG-21, in particular, became one of the most widely used fighter jets in the world, with over 11,000 units produced.
5. Golden Peace dove is an international symbol of peace and related to which of the following?
[A] Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women
[B] UN Declaration of Human Rights
[C] United Nations Millennium Declaration
[D] Nuclear Disarmament
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Correct Answer: B [UN Declaration of Human Rights]
Notes:
The golden peace dove is a symbol of peace and reconciliation. It is often depicted as a white dove with a golden olive branch in its beak, representing the biblical story of the dove that returned to Noah’s ark with an olive branch, signaling the end of the flood and the beginning of a new era of peace. The golden peace dove is used as a symbol by various organizations and movements that promote peace and non-violence, and it is often associated with the broader concept of pacifism.
6. The Paris Convention of 1883 was a pioneering effort in the protection of which of the following?
[A] Indigenous Species
[B] Intellectual Property
[C] Environment
[D] Indigenous languages
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Correct Answer: B [Intellectual Property]
Notes:The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property was signed on March 20, 1883 in Paris, France. It was one of the first intellectual property treaties. The convention established a Union for the protection of industrial property. It still applies today, and has 177 member countries. The convention’s provisions fall into three main categories:
- National treatment
- Right of priority
- Common rules
The convention applies to: Patents, Trademarks, Industrial designs, Utility models, Service marks, Trade names, Geographical indications, Repression of unfair competition. The convention’s provisions include a 12-month priority period. This period begins on the date of filing the first application to the first country.
7. Which among the following accord is known to led the formation of Palestinian Authority?
[A] Oslo Accords
[B] Camp David Accord
[C] Sharm el-Sheikh Memorandum
[D] London Agreement
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Correct Answer: A [Oslo Accords]
Notes:
Oslo Accords or Oslo Process refers to two agreements between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. First is the Oslo I Accord, signed in Washington in 1993 and second is Oslo II Accord, signed in Taba, Egypt in 1995. It resulted in recognition of Israel by the PLO and the recognition by Israel of the PLO as the representative of the Palestinian people and as a partner in bilateral negotiations.
8. With which of the following groups of nations the Singapore Declaration is related to ?
[A] OECD
[B] G-20
[C] G-7
[D] Commonwealth Nations
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Correct Answer: D [Commonwealth Nations]
Notes:
Singapore Declaration of Commonwealth Principles was issued by the Commonwealth of Nations in 1971. The declaration set out the core political volunteering values that would form the main part of the Commonwealth’s membership criteria. The declaration proclaimed that expanded human understanding and understanding among nations would help the elimination of discrimination based on differences of race, color, or creed. The Singapore Declaration was adopted at the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organisation (APRM of ILO). The declaration urges countries to ensure labor protection.
9. Which among the following group is also referred to as signed the General Arrangements to Borrow (GAB)?
[A] G-7
[B] G-8
[C] G-20
[D] G-10
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Correct Answer: D [G-10]
Notes:
The correct answer is G-10. The Group of Ten (G-10) is an informal group of industrialized countries that signed the General Arrangements to Borrow (GAB) in 1962, allowing them to provide financial resources to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during crises. The G-10 originally included ten countries: Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
10. 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.
