41. With respect to French revolution, the third Estates Chambers of States General is known as:
[A] National Committee
[B] National Assembly
[C] National Mission
[D] National Estate
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Correct Answer: B [National Assembly]
Notes:
The States General consisted of three Estates Chambers. The first Estate was represented by the nobles, the second the clergy and the third by the common people. When the king called for its meeting, each Estate sat separately. However, the members of the third estate demanded a joint sitting and one vote for each member. As the first and second Estates did not concede to this demand, there was a deadlock. On 17th June 1789, the third Estate declared itself as the National Assembly.
42. Who emerged as the Il Duce or supreme commander?
[A] Mussolini
[B] Hitler
[C] Putin
[D] William II
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Correct Answer: A [Mussolini ]
Notes:
On becoming Germany’s Chancellor in 1933, Hitler undertook a rearmament programme. His aggressive foreign policy led to the Second World War. Similarly, Mussolini organized the Fascist movement in Italy. He believed in dictatorship, aggressive foreign policy and colonial policy. Thus, he emerged as the Il Duce or supreme commander. The emergence of dictatorship in Europe paved the way for Second World War.
43. How many bodies are there in UN Organizational panel?
[A] 6
[B] 7
[C] 9
[D] 10
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Correct Answer: A [6]
Notes:The U.N.O. consists of six main bodies which are as follows :
- (i) The General Assembly.
- (ii) The Security Council
- (iii) The Economic and Social Council
- (iv) The Trusteeship Council.
- (v) The International Court of Justice
- (vi) The Secretariat.
44. Which of the following is the only multilateral development organization that focuses solely on rural economies and food security?
[A] World Food Programme
[B] International Fund for Agricultural Development
[C] OPEC Fund for International Development
[D] Africa50
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Correct Answer: B [International Fund for Agricultural Development]
Notes:
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a UN specialized agency established in 1977, with 177 member states, including India as a founder member. It focuses exclusively on food security and rural economies, aiming to combat hunger and poverty in developing nations. IFAD is headquartered in Rome, Italy, alongside the Food and Agriculture Organization.
45. Who invented the battery?
[A] Roentgen
[B] Volta
[C] Faraday
[D] Maxwell
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Correct Answer: B [Volta]
Notes:
In 1800, Alessandro Volta, an Italian physicist, invented the first true battery, which came to be known as the voltaic pile. The voltaic pile consisted of pairs of copper and zinc discs piled on top of each other, separated by a layer of cloth or cardboard soaked in brine (i.e., the electrolyte).
46. Who invented the waterproof raincoat?
[A] Robert Hooke
[B] Cai Lun
[C] Charles Macintosh
[D] William Harvey
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Correct Answer: C [Charles Macintosh]
Notes:
Charles Macintosh, a Scottish chemist, is credited with the invention of waterproof fabrics and raincoats. He designed one of the first waterproof fabrics by rubberising sheets of material in his textile factory. First sold in 1824, the Macintosh coat, a perfect rainwear solution, is named after him.
47. Which of the following is an Indian Research Station in the Antarctica Region?
[A] Orcadas
[B] Maitri
[C] Hope Bay
[D] Mawson
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Correct Answer: B [Maitri]
Notes:Maitri is India’s second permanent research station in Antarctica.
- It was built and finished in 1989, shortly before the first station Dakshin Gangotri was buried in ice and abandoned in 1990/91.
- Maitri is situated on the rocky mountainous region called Schirmacher Oasis.
48. Who is the author of “Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology”?
[A] Yuval Noah Harari
[B] Malcolm Gladwell
[C] Chris Miller
[D] Walter Isaacson
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Correct Answer: C [Chris Miller]
Notes:
Chris Miller, author of “Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology” which explains the US-China semiconductor rivalry, has been invited to address Tamil Nadu’s Global Investors Meet. His presence will energize youth and foster policy discussions in this sector which the state aims to grow.
49. Which author wrote “The Idiot”?
[A] Leo Tolstoy
[B] Fyodor Dostoevsky
[C] Anton Chekhov
[D] Ivan Turgenev
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Correct Answer: B [Fyodor Dostoevsky]
Notes:
The Idiot, a novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, explores themes of innocence, spirituality, and the complexities of Russian society in the 19th century.
50. Which of the following statements best describes the role of the Philippines in international relations?
[A] The Philippines primarily focuses on internal security and does not participate in international missions.
[B] Filipino soldiers have been actively involved in various UN peacekeeping operations around the world.
[C] The Philippines is the largest financial contributor to the UN peacekeeping budget.
[D] The Philippines opposes international peacekeeping efforts and has never participated in such missions.
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Correct Answer: B [Filipino soldiers have been actively involved in various UN peacekeeping operations around the world.]
Notes:
The Philippines has contributed significantly to UN peacekeeping efforts, with Filipino soldiers participating in various missions worldwide. This involvement underscores the country’s commitment to international peace and security.
