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1.
Where is Nashik
located?
A.Maharashtra
B.Madhya
Pradesh
C.Chhattisgarh
D.Telangana
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Nashik is an ancient
holy city in Maharashtra, a state in western India. It’s known for its links to
the “Ramayana” epic poem. On the Godavari River is Panchavati, a temple
complex.
2.
When was the United
Nations established?
A.1945
B.1952
C.1961
D.1973
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
The United Nations is
an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and
security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international
cooperation, and be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations. It was
established on 24 October 1945 at San Francisco, California, United States. It
is headquartered at New York, United States.
3.
When is the World
Thalassaemia Day observed?
A.2
May
B.4
May
C.6
May
D.8
May
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
World Thalassaemia Day
is observed on 8 May globally. The day aims to create awareness about
thalassemia, its prevention, and measures to avoid its transmission among
people throughout the world.
4.
Whose assent is
required for an ordinance to become a law in a state?
A.President
of India
B.Prime
Minister of India
C.Governor
of the State
D.Chief
Minister of the State
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
An ordinance needs the
assent of the Governor of the State to become a law in the state. If the
Governor, as the case may be, withholds his assent, the Bill fails to become
law.
5.
When is the World Red
Cross day observed?
A.8
May
B.14
June
C.25
June
D.12
July
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
World Red Cross day is
observed on 8 May. The day aims to celebrate the principles of the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. On this day, people pay
tributes to the Red Cross volunteers for their contribution to helping those in
need. The day creates awareness about the need for life protection in some
drastic conditions.
6.
United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) was established on _________.
A.1965
B.1972
C.1976
D.1982
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) was established on 5 June 1972. It is
headquartered at Nairobi, Kenya. It is responsible to coordinate the UN's
environmental activities. It also assists developing countries in implementing
environmentally sound policies and practices.
7.
The World Red Cross is
observed on the birth anniversary of _________.
A.Gustave
Moynier
B.Guillaume
Henri Dufour
C.Frédéric
Passy
D.Henry
Dunant
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
The World Red Cross is
observed on the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, who was the founder of the
International Committee of the Red Cross. Red Cross Society aims to inspire,
initiate, and encourage all kinds of humanitarian activities under all times
and circumstances.
8.
Where is the
headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) located?
A.Nairobi
B.Rome
C.Moscow
D.Paris
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) was established on 5 June 1972. It is
headquartered at Nairobi, Kenya. It is responsible to coordinate the UN's
environmental activities. It also assists developing countries in implementing
environmentally sound policies and practices.
9.
When was Indian Red
Cross Society formed?
A.1909
B.1920
C.1925
D.1934
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
The Indian Red Cross
Society (IRCS) is a voluntary humanitarian organization to protect human life
and health based in India. It was established in 1920. It is a part of the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and so shares the
Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement.
10.
When was the Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank established?
A.2013
B.2014
C.2015
D.2016
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Asian Infrastructure
Investment Bank (AIIB) was established on 16 January 2016. AIIB is a
multilateral development bank that aims to support the building of
infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific region. The bank currently has 78 members as
well as 24 prospective members from around the world.
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