1. Consider the following pairs:
- World Meteorological Day’22 – Early Warning and Early Action – 23 March
- World Water Day’22 – Groundwater: making the invisible visible – 22 March
- World Environment Day’22 – Invest in Our Planet – 5 June
- Earth Day’22 – Only One Earth – 22 April
Which of the pairs given above are matched correctly?
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 4
[D] Only 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:- World Meteorological Day was established in 1961 to commemorate the World Meteorological Organization creation on 23 March 1950. 2022theme “Early Warning and Early Action”.
- World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day held on 22 March that highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Theme 2022 “Groundwater: making the invisible visible”.
- World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. “Only One Earth” is the 2022 campaign slogan, with the focus on “Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature”.
- Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.
2. Which of the following military exercises have been organized by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
- Cold Response
- Hedgehog
- Neptune Strike
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Cold Response is a biennial NATO exercise in Norway. Hedgehog (Siil) is a NATO led drill held in Estonia with participation from several NATO members. Neptune Strike is a maritime exercise conducted by NATO in the Mediterranean Sea. All three exercises are organized by NATO or involve significant NATO leadership and participation.
3. Which of the following pairs of military exercises and their respective countries is/are correctly matched?
- Suraksha Kavach – India & Mongolia
- Prasthan – India & Maldives
- Khanjar – India & Kyrgyzstan
- Kripan Shakti – India & France
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 3]
Notes:
Suraksha Kavach is a joint exercise between Indian Army and Maharashtra Police. Prasthan is an offshore security exercise by Indian Navy, not with Maldives. Khanjar is a joint exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan. Kripan Shakti is an integrated firepower exercise by the Indian Army, not with France. Hence, only statement 3 is correctly matched.
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