21. The High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session was virtually held in which city?
[A] Paris
[B] New York
[C] Geneva
[D] Brussels
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Correct Answer: B [New York]
Notes:
The High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) session of this year was recently organised at the United Nations in New York.
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has recently addressed a key note address in the session. This is his first address after India has been selected as a non-permanent member of the United States Security Council.
22. Which Central Asian country has become the 25th Observer of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
[A] Turkmenistan
[B] Uzbekistan
[C] Afghanistan
[D] Kyrgyzstan
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Correct Answer: A [Turkmenistan ]
Notes:
Turkmenistan became the 25th country with a status of an observer in the World Trade Organization (WTO).
The member-states of the WTO General Council unanimously adopted the resolution on granting the status of an observer in WTO to the Central Asian country. There are 164 WTO member-states at present and 25 countries possess the status of an observer including Turkmenistan.
23. Which Asian country has banned all wildlife imports amidst Coronavirus spread?
[A] China
[B] Vietnam
[C] Philippines
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: B [Vietnam]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently signed an order that bans all imports of wildlife either dead or alive including eggs and larvae.
The order also includes tougher penalties for crimes involving the trade in wildlife. Amidst the coronavirus spread, this ban has been imposed in Vietnam, which is a popular destination for endangered wildlife products used in medicine or cuisine.
24. The Export Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) has extended a USD 250 million worth LoC to which country, to improve its power supply quality?
[A] Mozambique
[B] Maldives
[C] Malaysia
[D] Mauritius
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Correct Answer: A [Mozambique]
Notes:
Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has extended a USD 250-million worth Line of credit (LOC) to Mozambique to improve power supply quality in the country.
With the signing of this LoC Agreement, India has so far extended 14 LoCs to Mozambique worth USD 772.44 million. A total of 264 LoCs have been extended to as many as 62 countries across the world around USD 25.98 billion.
25. Which cricketer has been appointed as the Member of Australia-India Council, to promote business ties?
[A] Ricky Ponting
[B] Adam Gilchrist
[C] Mathew Hayden
[D] Bret Lee
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Correct Answer: C [Mathew Hayden]
Notes:
The Government of Australian has appointed former star cricketer Matthew Hayden as trade envoy for promoting business ties with India, along with two new members.
He has been named as the Member of Australia-India Council. Ashok Jacob has been reappointed as Chair and Indian-origin politician Lisa Singh will be the Deputy Chair. Another new member was former Australian politician Ted Baillieu.
26. The United States has signed a Defence Cooperation agreement with which country, for peace in Indo-Pacific region?
[A] India
[B] Maldives
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Maldives]
Notes:
A strategic Defence and Security agreement has been recently signed between the Maldives and the United States.
The “Framework for U.S. Department of Defense-Maldives Ministry of Defence and Security Relationship” seeks to promote cooperation maintaining peace and security in the Indian Ocean. India had previously opposed a proposed Status of Forces Agreement between the two countries in 2013.
27. Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah, who has resigned recently, was the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Bahrain
[B] Kuwait
[C] Oman
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: B [Kuwait]
Notes:
The Kuwait Government headed by the Prime Minister Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah submitted its resignation recently.
The New Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah has directed the cabinet to carry on its duties and prepare for the parliamentary elections that are due this year. The current cabinet was formed last December.
28. Which country has released a new version of its passport to differentiate from China?
[A] Thailand
[B] Vietnam
[C] Taiwan
[D] Laos
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Correct Answer: C [Taiwan]
Notes:
Taiwan has recently released a new version of its passport which contains the highlighted print of the English word for ‘Taiwan’.
This activity of Taiwan is seen as a clear and strategic move in drawing a distinction between Taiwan and China. The words ‘Republic of China (ROC)’ has been made significantly smaller than the previous edition.
29. Which institution has called for emergency financing of USD 25 billion to help the poorest countries to tackle Covid-19?
[A] ADB
[B] AIIB
[C] World Bank
[D] IMF
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Correct Answer: C [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank has called for an emergency financing of USD 25 billion, to help the poorest countries of the world, to tackle the challenges of Covid-19 pandemic.
Recently, the World Bank head David Malpass told the Finance ministers and Central bank Governors of the G20 major economies that he would propose the supplemental financing package to deputies of the International Development Association (IDA).
30. What word has been selected as the Collins Dictionary word of the year 2020?
[A] Pandemic
[B] COVID
[C] Lockdown
[D] Curfew
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Correct Answer: C [Lockdown]
Notes:
The word “Lockdown” has been selected as the Collins Dictionary word of the year 2020. The word has been chosen for a sudden increase in usage of the word during the spread of Covid-19.
Lexicographers have stated that they have picked the word since it had become synonymous with the experience of populations across the world as governments look to curb the coronavirus pandemic.