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1. Justice Dalveer Bhandari of India was recently re-elected to the Inter

Justice Dalveer Bhandari of India was recently re-elected to the International Court of Justice after Christopher Greenwood pulled out before 12th round of voting. Christopher Greenwood was a nominee of

Canada

Russia

Britain

USA

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The correct option is C, Britain (United Kingdom). Justice Dalveer Bhandari of India was re-elected to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in November 2017 after the UK candidate, Christopher Greenwood, withdrew from the contest for the final remaining seat.

– The election for the ICJ seats is held simultaneously by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council. Candidates need an absolute majority in both bodies to be elected.
– Justice Bhandari had secured a majority in the General Assembly votes against Greenwood, who had secured more votes in the Security Council. Greenwood’s withdrawal paved the way for Bhandari’s re-election.

This event was seen as a diplomatic victory for India and highlighted the increasing influence of developing nations in international forums.

2. Which one of the following countries did NOT participate in the 21st e

Which one of the following countries did NOT participate in the 21st edition of Exercise Malabar ?

United States of America

Japan

India

Australia

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The correct option is D, Australia. The 21st edition of Exercise Malabar in 2017 was a trilateral naval exercise involving India, the United States, and Japan. Australia did not participate in this edition.

– Exercise Malabar started as a bilateral exercise between India and the United States in 1992.
– Japan joined as a regular participant in 2015, making it a trilateral exercise.
– Australia was invited to join the Malabar exercise starting from the 2020 edition.

The exercise focuses on enhancing inter-operability and mutual understanding between the participating navies. Its scope has expanded over the years to include complex warfare scenarios.

3. As per the policy applicable in 2017, how much Foreign Direct Investme

As per the policy applicable in 2017, how much Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is permitted in the defence sector in India ?

49 per cent through the automatic route

26 per cent through the government route

26 per cent through the automatic route and beyond that up to 49 per cent through the government route

75 per cent through the automatic route

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As per the policy applicable in 2017, the correct option is A, 49 per cent through the automatic route.

– In 2016, the Indian government liberalized the FDI policy in the defence sector, permitting FDI up to 49% under the automatic route.
– Beyond 49%, FDI was permitted through the government route (Foreign Investment Promotion Board/FIPB, which was later abolished and replaced by the DPIIT consultation mechanism) on a case-by-case basis, with the condition that it should result in access to modern technology.

The FDI limit in defence production was further increased in May 2020 to 74% under the automatic route, and up to 100% through the government route where it is likely to result in access to modern technology. However, the question specifically asks about the policy applicable in 2017.

4. The Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) is a forum for dial

The Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) is a forum for dialogue on defence partnership between India and

Russia

United States of America

Israel

France

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The correct option is B, United States of America. The Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) is a dialogue forum between India and the United States aimed at enhancing defense cooperation through technological collaboration and co-production.

– DTTI was initiated in 2012 with the goal of strengthening the defense relationship and industrial base of both countries.
– It seeks to move beyond traditional ‘buy-sell’ relationship to one focused on co-development and co-production of defense equipment.

DTTI involves regular meetings and discussions at various levels to identify opportunities and address challenges in defense technology sharing and collaborative projects.

5. Which one of the following countries has failed to qualify for the fir

Which one of the following countries has failed to qualify for the first time in 60 years for the FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia in the year 2018 ?

Mexico

Iran

Saudi Arabia

Italy

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The correct option is D, Italy. Italy failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup held in Russia in 2018, which was the first time they missed the tournament in 60 years (since 1958).

– Italy, a four-time World Cup champion, was eliminated by Sweden in the play-offs, marking a significant upset in football history.
– This failure ended Italy’s streak of 14 consecutive World Cup appearances.

Mexico and Iran qualified for the 2018 World Cup. Saudi Arabia also qualified, returning to the tournament after missing two editions.

6. Who among the following Indians did NOT hold the title of Miss World ?

Who among the following Indians did NOT hold the title of Miss World ?

Reita Faria

Sushmita Sen

Diana Hayden

Yukta Mookhey

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The correct option is B, Sushmita Sen. Among the options provided, Sushmita Sen did not hold the title of Miss World.

– Reita Faria (1966), Diana Hayden (1997), and Yukta Mookhey (1999) are all past winners of the Miss World title from India.
– Sushmita Sen was the winner of the Miss Universe pageant in 1994.

India has had six Miss World winners: Reita Faria, Aishwarya Rai, Diana Hayden, Yukta Mookhey, Priyanka Chopra, and Manushi Chhillar.

7. Who among the following recently became the first woman pilot in India

Who among the following recently became the first woman pilot in Indian Navy ?

Astha Segal

Roopa A

Sakthi Maya S

Shubhangi Swaroop

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The correct option is D, Shubhangi Swaroop. She was the first woman pilot to be inducted into the Indian Navy.

– Shubhangi Swaroop was one of three women cadets who created history by being the first batch of women officers in the naval armament inspection branch, air traffic control (ATC), and pilot stream, respectively.
– She was selected as a pilot and was set to train at the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad in late 2017.

The inclusion of women in combat roles and various specialized branches was a significant step for the Indian Navy’s gender inclusion policy.

8. Which of the following statements regarding construction of Rohtang tu

Which of the following statements regarding construction of Rohtang tunnel is NOT correct ?

It is located at an altitude of 5,000 feet

It will provide all-year connectivity to Lahaul and Spiti Valley

The tunnel is being built by the Border Roads Organization

It will reduce the length of the Leh-Manali highway by approximately 50 km

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Statement A, “It is located at an altitude of 5,000 feet,” is NOT correct. The Atal Tunnel (formerly Rohtang Tunnel) is located at an average altitude of about 3,000 meters (approximately 10,000 feet) above sea level, not 5,000 feet. The tunnel’s significance lies in providing connectivity at this challenging high altitude.

The Atal Tunnel is a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway. It was inaugurated in October 2020.

The tunnel is 9.02 km long and is the longest highway single-tube tunnel above 10,000 feet in the world. It provides all-weather connectivity to the Lahaul and Spiti valleys, which were previously cut off for about six months each year due to snowfall over the Rohtang Pass. It reduces the road distance between Manali and Keylong by 46 km and saves about 4 to 5 hours of travel time. The tunnel was built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

9. Which of the following provision(s) of the Constitution of India becam

Which of the following provision(s) of the Constitution of India became effective from 26th November 1949 ?

1. Elections
2. Citizenship
3. Emergency provisions
4. Appointment of the Judges

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

2 and 4

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The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949. On this date, certain provisions came into force immediately, while the major part came into effect on January 26, 1950 (Republic Day). The provisions that came into effect on November 26, 1949, included those related to Citizenship (Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9), Elections (Article 324), provisional Parliament (Articles 379, 380), temporary and transitional provisions (Articles 388, 391, 392, 393), and the short title (Article 394). Therefore, provisions related to Elections (1) and Citizenship (2) became effective from 26th November 1949. Emergency provisions and appointment of judges were part of the main body of the Constitution that came into effect on January 26, 1950.

Article 394 of the Constitution specifies which articles came into force on November 26, 1949, and states that the remaining provisions of this Constitution shall come into force on the twenty-sixth day of January, 1950.

November 26th is celebrated as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution. January 26th is celebrated as Republic Day, the date when India officially became a republic and the Constitution fully came into effect.

10. The Superintendence, direction and control of elections in India is ve

The Superintendence, direction and control of elections in India is vested in

The Supreme Court of India

The Parliament of India

The Election Commission of India

The Chief Election Commissioner

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Article 324 of the Constitution of India vests the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Parliament and to the Legislature of every State and of elections to the offices of President and Vice-President held under the Constitution in a body known as the Election Commission.

The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. It is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner and comprises other Election Commissioners.

While the Supreme Court can hear election petitions and resolve disputes, it does not have the overall superintendence and control of the election process itself. Parliament has the power to make laws relating to elections but does not conduct them. The Chief Election Commissioner is part of the Election Commission, but the superintendence, direction, and control are vested in the Commission as a whole, not solely in the Chief Election Commissioner.