1. Which of the following is a correct set of two official languages of the United Nations?
[A] Hindi and Chinese
[B] Arabic and Chinese
[C] Japanese and Chinese
[D] Hindi and French
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Correct Answer: B [ Arabic and Chinese ]
Notes:
Official Language of UN include Arabic, English, French, Chinese, Spanish and Russian.
2. Which among the following is also known as London Club?
[A] G-20
[B] NATO
[C] Nuclear Suppliers Group
[D] Australia group
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Correct Answer: C [Nuclear Suppliers Group]
Notes:
Nuclear Suppliers Group was formed by seven countries viz. Canada, West Germany, France, Japan, the USSR, the United Kingdom, and the United States in response to the ‘Smiling Buddha’ (Pokharan-I) of India in 1974.
3. Consider the following headquarters of the various international organizations:
- International Maritime Organization – London
- European Court of Human Rights – Frankfurt
- International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development – Kathmandu
- International Federation of Association Football – Zurich
Which among the above matches are correct?
[A] 1,2, 3, 4,
[B] 1, 2, 3,
[C] 1, 2
[D] 1,3, 4,
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Correct Answer: D [1,3, 4,]
Notes:
European Court of Human Rights – Strasbourg
4. On which of the following dates World Press Freedom Day is observed in May ?
[A] May 1
[B] May 3
[C] May 6
[D] May 10
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Correct Answer: B [May 3]
Notes:
World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3 each year. Established by the United Nations in 1993, this day highlights the importance of press freedom and the role of journalism in promoting democracy and human rights. The date commemorates the Windhoek Declaration, which advocates for a free, independent, and pluralistic press.
5. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim countries that seeks to promote free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region. How many ASEAN Countries are members of APEC?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 6
[D] 7
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Correct Answer: D [7]
Notes:
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim countries. It has 7 ASEAN countries. It was established in 1989.
6. Who among the following authors wrote “Maduravijayam”?
[A] Ganga Devi
[B] Tenali Ramalingam
[C] Jnandeva
[D] Poona
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Correct Answer: A [Ganga Devi]
Notes:
The Telugu princess and poet of the Vijayanagar empire, Gangadevi wrote a Sanskrit epic poem, “Madura Vijayam” (the Conquest of Madurai). The poem describes in detail, the victory of her husband, Kumara Kampana ( son of Bukka Raya I) over the Madurai Sultanate.
7. 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.
8. Who among the following author composed Krityakalpataru?
[A] Lakshmidhara
[B] Bhoja
[C] Shri Harsha
[D] Ballal Sena
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Correct Answer: A [Lakshmidhara]
Notes:
During the reign of Govindachandra ( ruler of Sena dynasty), his minister Laksmidhara wrote “Kritya Kalpataru”.
9. 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.
10. PRABAL DOSTYK–16 is a joint military exercise between India and _?
[A] Japan
[B] Kazakhstan
[C] Myanmar
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [Kazakhstan]
Notes:
India and Kazakhstan tried to strengthen their relations by organizing a 14 day joint military exercise PRABAL DOSTYK–16. Prabal Dostyk means ‘Robust Friendship’. The primary aim of the fourteen day exercise is to enhance interoperability while undertaking Counter Terrorism & Counter Insurgency Operations in rural & semi-urban environment under the umbrella of United Nations.
