1. Who is the author of the book “Veerappan: Chasing the Brigand”?
[A] Kapish G. Mehra
[B] K. Vijay Kumar
[C] Shekhar Gupta
[D] D.R. Karthikeyan
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Correct Answer: B [K. Vijay Kumar]
Notes:
The book “Veerappan: Chasing the Brigand” has been authored by K. Vijay Kumar, the Senior Security Adviser in the Ministry of Home Affairs. The book is a source of valuable inspiration offering insight into the tactics that went into the wiping out of the dreaded forest brigand on whom a prize money of Rs. 5 crores had been declared more than a decade back.
2. Who is the author of the book “From Inside the Steel Frame: The Memoirs of an Administrator”?
[A] Sujata Sanghamitra
[B] R Sivapriya
[C] Ashok Pandey
[D] Vikas Swarup
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Correct Answer: C [Ashok Pandey]
Notes:
The book “From Inside the Steel Frame: The Memoirs of an Administrator” has been authored by Dr. Ashok Pandey, a retired IAS officer. This is an account of his journey from a small village in Bihar to the corridors of powers in Delhi.
3. India’s efforts to provide education to millions of Africans using internet technology will come under which of the following?
[A] Track-I diplomacy
[B] Track-II diplomacy
[C] Track-III diplomacy
[D] Track-IV diplomacy
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Correct Answer: D [ Track-IV diplomacy ]
Notes:
Track IV Diplomacy involves socio-cultural, scientific, environmental and educational programmes between two states.
4. ITR Integrated Test Range is located at:
[A] Sri harikota
[B] Chandipur
[C] Chandigarh
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Chandipur]
Notes:
The Integrated Test Range (ITR) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is located in Balasore, Odisha. It provides safe and reliable launch facilities for performance evaluation of rockets, missiles and air-borne weapon system.
5. General secretariat of Amnesty International is located at
[A] Geneva
[B] London
[C] Paris
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: B [London]
Notes:
The general secretariat of Amnesty International is located in London, United Kingdom. The non-governmental organization was founded in July 1961 by Peter Benenson and Philip James. Amnesty International is a human rights organization that campaigns for compliance with international laws and standards. They use media attention, direct-appeal campaigns, research, and lobbying to protect human rights. Amnesty International has opened regional offices in cities across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
6. Which among the following denotes the main function of Bank of International Settlement?
[A] A Bank for financial arbitration
[B] A bank for central banks
[C] A bank for Cheap loans
[D] A bank for European Investment
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Correct Answer: B [A bank for central banks]
Notes:
The correct answer is “A bank for central banks.” The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), established in 1930, serves as a bank for central banks, facilitating international monetary and financial cooperation. It provides a forum for central banks to exchange information and collaborate on financial stability. The BIS also conducts research and offers banking services to central banks, making it a pivotal institution in the global financial system.
7. Which of the following conflicts was put to an end by Dayton Agreement?
[A] Algerian War
[B] Vietnam War
[C] Bosnian War
[D] Chinese Civil War
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Correct Answer: C [Bosnian War]
Notes:
Dayton Peace Agreement (DPA) ended the Bosnian War, which was part of the Yugoslav Wars. The DPA was signed on December 1995 after months of negotiations. The war lasted three and a half years and was known for its violence and atrocities. The war resulted in about 100,000 deaths and displaced two million people. The DPA also outlined a constitutional framework for peace in Bosnia. The DPA was reached by the presidents of Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia. The agreement was brokered by American diplomat Richard Holbrooke. The negotiations began in the Balkans and ended in Dayton, Ohio.
8. Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is based in:
[A] Singapore
[B] Manila
[C] Beijing
[D] Tokyo
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Correct Answer: D [Tokyo]
Notes:
The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1961, it aims to promote productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through various programs and initiatives. Tokyo was chosen as the headquarters due to Japan’s post-war economic success, which served as a model for productivity improvement in the region.
9. Over the recent few years, the role of which of the following international organization has assumed a greater role even bigger to a crisis management body and sometimes even challenging the existence of the Bretton Woods brothers (World Bank and International Monetary Fund) ?
[A] G-77
[B] G-20
[C] G-7
[D] BRICS
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Correct Answer: B [G-20]
Notes:
The correct answer is G-20. Established in 1999, the G-20 includes major economies that represent about 85% of global GDP. Its role expanded importantly during the 2008 financial crisis, positioning it as a key forum for international economic cooperation. Unlike the G-7, which consists of advanced economies, the G-20 includes emerging markets, enhancing its influence in global economic governance and crisis management, sometimes challenging the traditional dominance of the World Bank and IMF.
10. 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.
