11. The first Industrial Revolution took place in?
[A] England
[B] USA
[C] France
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [England]
Notes:
The First Industrial Revolution was started in Europe and the United States. It was started in the 18th century and ended in Middle of 19th Century.
12. 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.
13. Which among the following day celebrated as National Voters Day ?
[A] January 24
[B] January 25
[C] January 26
[D] January 27
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Correct Answer: B [January 25]
Notes:
In the year 2011 the Election Commission of India launched the National Voters Day to be celebrated on 25 January every year as a part of the Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Programme.
14. 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.
15. Who among the following was the author of ‘Ratiratnapradipika’ ?
[A] Praudha Raya
[B] Srinatha
[C] Kavi Linga
[D] Krishnadevaraya
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Correct Answer: A [Praudha Raya]
Notes:
The emperor of Vijayanagara Empire, Praudha Raya wrote the Ratiratnapradipika, a book on erotics.
16. Who is the author of the novel ‘Zindaginama’?
[A] Rahul Sankrityayan
[B] Krishna Sobti
[C] Mridula Garg
[D] Chitra Mudgal
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna Sobti]
Notes:
Krishna Sobti (94), the famous Hindi fiction writer and essayist, has passed away in New Delhi on January 25, 2019. She had won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1980 for her novel Zindaginama and was awarded the Jnanpith in 2017 for her contribution to Indian literature. Sobti is best known for her 1966 novel Mitro Marajani, an unapologetic portrayal of a married woman’s sexuality. Some of her notable works are as follows: Daar Se Bichchuri, Surajmukhi Andhere Ke, Yaaron Ke Yaar, Zindaginama. Some of her well-known short stories are Nafisa, Sikka Badal gaya, Badalom ke ghere.
17. Which of the following is related to the North-South dialogue?
[A] Developed and Developing countries
[B] Developing and Under-developed countries
[C] North and South countries of the world
[D] North and South America
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Correct Answer: A [Developed and Developing countries]
Notes:
The North-South Dialogue refers to the process through which the developing and newly independent nations of the “third world,” engaged the industrialized countries of North America and Western Europe in negotiations over changes to the international economic system.
18. Which one of the following statements regarding the “veto” power in the Security Council is correct according to the United Nations Charter?
[A] The decisions of the Security Council on all non-procedural matters must be made by an affirmative vote of nine members, including the concurring, votes of the permanent members of the Council
[B] Every permanent member of the Security Council can prevent any decision from being accepted, by vetoing it
[C] The term veto was used in Article 27 of the United Nations Charter to enable any permanent member of the Security Council to prevent any resolution from being passed by the majority
[D] Any member of the Security Council can prevent any resolution from being passed by voting against it
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Correct Answer: B [Every permanent member of the Security Council can prevent any decision from being accepted, by vetoing it]
Notes:
The veto power originates in Article 27 of the United Nations Charter, which states: Each member of the Security Council shall have a vote. Decisions of the Security Council on procedural matters shall be made by an affirmative vote of five members.
19. Who is the author of the book “The Black Swann”?
[A] Nassim Nicholas Taleb
[B] Paul Robin Krugman
[C] Millicent Fawcett
[D] Arthur Pigou
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Correct Answer: A [Nassim Nicholas Taleb]
Notes:
Nassim Nicholas Taleb wrote the book “The Black swann”. This book describes the power of unforeseeable events, and the damage they can wreak on unsuspecting societies.
20. Which of the following two nation’s responsibility is Andorra’ defence?
[A] France and Italy
[B] Spain and Italy
[C] France and Spain
[D] Italy and Germany
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Correct Answer: C [France and Spain]
Notes:
Andorra neither has an official military nor a ministry of defence. It has a ceremonial army made up of 12 male volunteers. Since the country is landlocked, it has no navy. Andorra maintained neutrality during World War II.
