1. Where are the headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD)?
[A] Geneva
[B] Paris
[C] London
[D] Berlin
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Correct Answer: C [London]
Notes:
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution founded in 1991. Its headquarters are located in London, England.
2. In BIMSTEC, B stands for which among the following?
[A] Bengal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Bay of Bengal
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: C [Bay of Bengal]
Notes:
BIMSTEC-Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation
The BIMSTEC is sub-regional grouping comprising of seven countries of South Asia- India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and South East Asia- – Myanmar, Thailand. It was established on 6 June 1997 through Bangkok Declaration. It is headquartered at Dhaka, Bangladesh.
3. The Universal Health Coverage Day (UHCD) is observed on which date?
[A] December 10
[B] December 11
[C] December 12
[D] December 13
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Correct Answer: C [December 12]
Notes:
The Universal Health Coverage Day (UHCD) is observed annually on December 12 to promote the human right to health. The day is the anniversary of the first unanimous United Nations resolution calling for all nations to provide for their citizens affordable, quality health care and is promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO).
4. At which among the following places is located the head office of International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems(ISME)?
[A] Manila, Philippines
[B] Jakarta, Indonesia
[C] Okinawa, Japan
[D] Chennai, India
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Correct Answer: C [Okinawa, Japan]
Notes:
The ISME, International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems was established in August 1990. The Secretariat of ISME has been located at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa, Japan.
5. Where are the headquarters of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)?
[A] Geneva
[B] Paris
[C] Frankfurt
[D] London
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Correct Answer: A [Geneva]
Notes:
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established in 1964. It was meant for the integrated treatment of trade and development and related issues in the areas of investment, finance, technology, enterprise development and sustainable development.
6. On which of the following dates International Literacy Day is observed every year?
[A] October 7
[B] October 8
[C] September 8
[D] November 3
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Correct Answer: C [September 8]
Notes:
International Literacy Day is observed annually on September 8. Established by UNESCO in 1966, this day aims to raise awareness about the importance of literacy for individuals and communities. The date was chosen to highlight the significance of literacy as a fundamental human right and a key to sustainable development.
7. The term Rose Revolution refers to the change of power in which among the following countries?
[A] Croatia
[B] Syria
[C] Georgia
[D] Kyrgyzstan
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Correct Answer: C [Georgia]
Notes:
The Revolution of Roses, also known as the Rose Revolution was a pro-Western peaceful change of power in Georgia in November 2003.
8. Who among the following was the author of “Tughlaq Nama”?
[A] Amir Khusrau
[B] Dara Shikoh
[C] Abul Fazal
[D] Kamgar Khan
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Correct Answer: A [Amir Khusrau]
Notes:
The famous Sufi poet, Amir Khusrau wrote a historic masnavi (or poem) “Tughlaq Nama (Book of the Tughlaqs)” about the reign of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq and other Tughlaq rulers. Excerpts of the works done by him are Wast-ul-Hayat, Nuh Sipihr, Khamsa, Baqia-Naqia, etc.
9. Who was the author of Dashkumarcharitam and at whose court did he live?
[A] Dandin, Nandivarman II
[B] Bharavi, Nandivarman II
[C] Appar, Dandivarman I
[D] Bharavi, Narsimhavarman I
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Correct Answer: A [Dandin, Nandivarman II]
Notes:
Dashkumarcharitam was composed by Dandin, who was a Sanskrit author of prose romances and expounder on poetics in the 6th-7th century. Both Bharavi and Dandin, the authors of Kiratarjuniyam and Dasakumarcharitam respectively, lived in the Pallava court.
10. Who among the following authors wrote “Bhanuchandracharita”?
[A] Siddhichandra Upadhayaya
[B] Sujan Rai
[C] Padma Shankar
[D] Jagannatha Pandit
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Correct Answer: A [Siddhichandra Upadhayaya]
Notes:
Bhanu-Chandra Charita written by Siddhichandra Upadhayaya (a Jain ascetic) in Sanskrit language, which gives an account of the Jain mission to Akbar’s court. Like Hirvijayasuri ji, Shanti Chandra Upadhayaya, he was one of the most popular Jain saint in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar, who gave the title of Khus-faham (a man of sharp intellect) to Siddhichandra Upadhayaya.
