1. Who is the author of the book “Jobless Clueless Reckless”?
[A] Suzanne Sangi
[B] Munal Pawar
[C] Himanjali Sankar
[D] Revathi Suresh
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Correct Answer: D [Revathi Suresh]
Notes:
The book “Jobless Clueless Reckless” has been authored by Revathi Suresh. It’s a novel about teenagers that gives an insight into what happens in the minds and lives of teenagers in an upper middle class, urban society.
2. Which of the following is an initiative of European Union that involves the creation of a zone for the euro wherein all electronic payments are considered domestic, and a difference between national and intra-European cross border payments doesn’t exist?
[A] Euro zone
[B] Single Euro Payment Area
[C] Eurocheque
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Single Euro Payment Area]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Single Euro Payment Area” (SEPA). SEPA is an initiative by the European Union aimed at simplifying bank transfers denominated in euros. It allows for seamless electronic payments across member states, treating them as domestic transactions. Established in 2008, SEPA enhances efficiency and reduces costs for consumers and businesses, promoting financial integration within the Eurozone.
3. Which among the following is a Multinational Trade Negotiation Body ?
[A] IDA
[B] WTO
[C] IMF
[D] SAARC
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Correct Answer: B [WTO]
Notes:
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that is aimed to promote and regulate regulation of international trade between nations. It commenced its operations on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement.
4. Which among the following was raised in India to assist police in controlling civil disturbance and communal riots?
[A] Rapid Action Force
[B] National Security Guards
[C] Home guards
[D] Shasastra Seema Bal
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Correct Answer: C [Home guards]
Notes:
In India, the Home Guard is a voluntary organization that works to assist the police in maintaining law and order and providing community services. The organization was established in the 1960s and is made up of individuals who are not regular members of the police force but who are willing to serve their communities in a voluntary capacity. Home Guard members are trained in various skills, such as traffic control, disaster management, and first aid, and they often assist the police in a variety of tasks, such as crowd control, traffic management, and disaster relief.
5. Which among the following is NOT a SAARC member?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Maldives
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: A [Myanmar]
Notes:
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Its headquarters is at Kathmandu, Nepal.
6. Who among the following is the author of ‘Law in the Scientific Era’?
[A] Justice Markandey Katju
[B] Justice K. K. Mathew
[C] Justice G. T. Nanavati
[D] Justice N. Santosh Hegde
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Correct Answer: A [Justice Markandey Katju]
Notes:
‘Law in the Scientific Era’ is written by former Judge of Supreme court Justice Markandey Katju. It focuses on the changes in law resulting from modern science and industry.
7. On which among the following dates, World Hindi Day is celebrated?
[A] January 10
[B] January 15
[C] January 17
[D] December 17
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Correct Answer: A [January 10]
Notes:
World Hindi Day is celebrated on January 10th every year. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the Hindi language and its cultural and linguistic heritage. Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by millions of people in India, Nepal, and other countries around the world. It is the official language of the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Delhi, and is also one of the two official languages of the Union Government of India. World Hindi Day was first celebrated in 2006 to promote the use and study of Hindi globally, and to recognize the contributions of Hindi language and literature to the cultural diversity of the world.
8. Which of the following was the earlier name of WTO? (UPSC Prelims 2001)
[A] UNCTAD
[B] GATT
[C] UNIDO
[D] OECD
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Correct Answer: B [GATT]
Notes:
The WTO’s predecessor, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), was established by a multilateral treaty of 23 countries in 1947 after World War II in the wake of other new multilateral institutions dedicated to international economic cooperation—such as the World Bank (founded 1944).
9. The “Cultural genocide of Uyghurs” happened in which nation?
[A] Turkey
[B] Myanmar
[C] China
[D] Iraq
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China is associated with the Cultural genocide of Uyghurs. In 21st century, the Chinese Government adopted a policy of sinicization to propagate among the Xinjiang regions. This particular policy subjects Uyghurs to participate in state-sponsored re-education camps, suppression of Uyghur religious practices and forced sterilization and contraception of Uyghurs.
10. Which day is celebrated as World Environment Day?
[A] 16 May
[B] 5 June
[C] 17July
[D] 18 December
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Correct Answer: B [5 June]
Notes:
World Environment Day is an annual event that is celebrated on June 5th. The day is designed to encourage worldwide awareness and action to protect the environment. It was first celebrated in 1972 and has since become a flagship event for the United Nations.
