1. Last Sunday of which of the following months is observed as “World Leprosy Day”?
[A] January
[B] February
[C] March
[D] April
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Correct Answer: A [January]
Notes:
World leprosy day is annually observed around the world on the last Sunday of January. It was initiated in 1954 by French philanthropist and writer, Raoul Follereau. The day was chosen to coincide with the death anniversary of Indian freedom fighter and Father of nation Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination on January 30 1948.
Leprosy (also known as Hansen’s disease) is one of the oldest diseases known to humankind. It is caused by a slow-growing type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae). It is curable with multidrug therapy (MDT)
2. In which of the following countries Patriot Day is observed every year in the month of September ?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] India
[D] Britan
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of September 11, 2001, attacks.
3. Goldstone report is related to which of the following?
[A] Violation of Human Rights in Gaza Conflict
[B] International trade and embargo
[C] The menace of somalian sea pirates
[D] The human rights violation in Sri Lankan Tamil Areas
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Correct Answer: A [Violation of Human Rights in Gaza Conflict]
Notes:
Goldstone report contains an objective assessment of what took place during the military attack on Gaza, which was described by the Mission as serious violations of international humanitarian law and other relevant international instruments.
4. During the World War -II which among the following was not a major Axis Power?
[A] Germany
[B] Japan
[C] Hungary
[D] France
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Correct Answer: D [France]
Notes:
The Axis powers during the World War-II included Italy, Germany and Japan. They were also known collectively as “Rome–Berlin–Tokyo Axis”. These three nations fought the WW-II against the allies but without any strong coordination between three of them. The major Allied Powers were Britain, France, Russia, and the United States. Thus, France was an allied power and not axis power.
5. Which among the following does not correctly denote the headquarters of Indian Army’s Operational Command?
[A] Eastern Command – Kolkata
[B] Western Command – Chandimandir
[C] Northern Command – Udhampur
[D] Southern Command – Chennai
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Correct Answer: D [Southern Command – Chennai]
Notes:
Southern Command – Chennai does not correctly denote the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Operational Command. The headquarters of the Southern Command of the Indian Army is actually located in Pune, not Chennai.
6. World Conservation Monitoring Centre, a biodiversity information and assessment arm of the United Nations Environment Programme is located at ?
[A] Cambridge
[B] New York
[C] Geneva
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: A [Cambridge]
Notes:
The United Nation Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre is an executive agency of UN Environment Programme, which is based in Cambridge (UK). It was previously managed by IUCN, UN Environment Programme and WWF.
7. SAARC Charter of Democracy was adopted at:
[A] Thimpu
[B] Dhaka
[C] kathmandu
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Dhaka]
Notes:
SAARC Charter of Democracy was adopted at Dhaka. SAARC headquarters is at Kathmandu,Nepal.
8. Nomadic Elephant is joint counter-insurgency exercise between India and:
[A] Malaysia
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Mongolia
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: C [Mongolia]
Notes:
“Nomadic Elephant” is a joint military exercise focusing on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations between India and Mongolia. This exercise is part of a series of military cooperation activities undertaken by the Indian Army with various countries and is aimed at enhancing military cooperation and interoperability, particularly in areas related to counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism.
9. Who is eligible to be recruited as a Home Guard in India?
[A] All male citizens of India, aged 18-50 years
[B] All citizens of India, aged 18-50 years
[C] All graduate male citizens, aged 18-50 years
[D] All citizens with secondary education, aged 18-50 years
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Correct Answer: B [All citizens of India, aged 18-50 years]
Notes:
Home Guards, under State/UT Acts, recruit all Indian citizens aged 18-50 from varied professions. They serve voluntarily in emergencies like natural disasters and epidemics, contributing spare time to community safety. Both men and women can join, regardless of occupation or educational qualification, within the specified age.
10. The term Global Burden of Disease (GBD) is associated to which of the following organizations?
[A] United Nations International Children’s Fund
[B] World Health Organization
[C] The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
[D] World Food Programme
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Correct Answer: B [ World Health Organization]
Notes:
The World Health Organization measures the Global Burden of Disease using the disability-adjusted-life-year (DALY).
