1. National Doctors Day (NDD) is celebrated on which date in India?
[A] July 4
[B] July 2
[C] July 3
[D] July 1
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Correct Answer: D [July 1 ]
Notes:
The National Doctors’ Day (NDD) is celebrated every year in India on July 1 to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. The day is an attempt to emphasize on the value of doctors in our lives and to offer them our respects by commemorating one of their greatest representatives.
2. National Sports Day (NSD) is celebrated on which date in India?
[A] August 28
[B] August 29
[C] August 26
[D] August 27
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Correct Answer: B [August 29]
Notes:
National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 in India. This day marks the birthday of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, regarded as one of the greatest field hockey players of all time. National Sports Day aims to raise awareness on the importance of sports and physical fitness.
3. World Bank Headquarters located at:
[A] Switzerland
[B] Washington DC
[C] New York
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: B [Washington DC]
Notes:
World Bank is one of five institutions created at the Breton Woods Conference in 1944. World Bank is part of the United Nations system, but its governance structure is different. World Bank’s headquarter is situated at Washington DC.
4. Which among the following PSU in India specializes in missile and torpedo design and production?
[A] Defense Research and Development Organization
[B] Bharat Electronics Limited
[C] Bharat Dynamics Limited
[D] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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Correct Answer: C [Bharat Dynamics Limited]
Notes:
Bharat Dynamics Limited specializes in missile and torpedo design and production. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) in India that is primarily involved in the manufacture of ammunition and missile systems. It plays a key role in the country’s defense sector, particularly in the development and production of advanced weapons like missiles and torpedoes.
5. Which among the following is also called as UN Nuclear Watchdog?
[A] Arms Control Association
[B] United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
[C] International Atomic Energy Agency
[D] Institute of Nuclear Materials Management
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Correct Answer: C [International Atomic Energy Agency]
Notes:
IAEA , established as an autonomous organization on 29 July 1957. Though established independently of the United Nations under its own international treaty it reports to both the General Assembly and the Security Council.
6. Who among the following has been credited with the designing of the logo and flag of the united nations?
[A] Willie Kavanaugh Hocker
[B] Mildred Callahan Jones
[C] Betsy Ross
[D] Oliver Lincoln Lundquist
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Correct Answer: D [Oliver Lincoln Lundquist]
Notes:
United Nations (UN) emblem was designed by a team of designers led by Oliver Lincoln Lundquist during the United Nations Conference on International Organization in 1945. The emblem is a map of the world centered on the North Pole, surrounded by two olive branches. The design was modified and approved by the Assembly in 1946. The blue color in the flag represents peace.
The UN flag was adopted in October 1947. It has a light blue background with a white image in the center that looks like a globe. The image is the UN emblem, which is a polar world map surrounded by two olive branches. The olive branch is a symbol of peace.
7. International Network of Bamboo & Rattan (INBAR) is located at:
[A] Guwahati
[B] Colombo
[C] Beijing
[D] Dhaka
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Correct Answer: C [Beijing]
Notes:
The International Network of Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) is headquartered in Beijing, China. Established in 1997, INBAR focuses on promoting bamboo and rattan as sustainable resources for economic development and environmental conservation. Bamboo is known for its rapid growth and versatility, making it a key material in sustainable construction and crafts.
8. World Standards Day is observed on which among the following dates?
[A] September 10
[B] October 14
[C] November 13
[D] December 30
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Correct Answer: B [October 14]
Notes:
World Standards Day or International Standards Day is celebrated on 14 October to honor the efforts of the thousands of experts who develop voluntary standards within standards development organizations. On 14 October 1946, delegates from 25 countries first gathered in London and decided to create an international organization focused on facilitating standardization. Towards this, ISO was founded on 23 February 1947.
9. The term Rose Revolution refers to the change of power in which among the following countries?
[A] Croatia
[B] Syria
[C] Georgia
[D] Kyrgyzstan
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Correct Answer: C [Georgia]
Notes:
The Revolution of Roses, also known as the Rose Revolution was a pro-Western peaceful change of power in Georgia in November 2003.
10. In which year on October 1, a permanent nursing service for the Indian troops was constituted, designated as India Military Nursing Service, celebrated today as Nursing Day in India?
[A] 1920
[B] 1922
[C] 1926
[D] 1930
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Correct Answer: C [1926]
Notes:
The correct answer is 1926. On October 1, 1926, the India Military Nursing Service (IMNS) was officially established to provide a permanent nursing service for Indian troops. This date is now celebrated as Nursing Day in India, honoring the contributions of nurses in the military and healthcare sectors. The IMNS played a crucial role during World War II, showcasing the importance of nursing in military operations.
