World organisations

31. When was Niger Basin Authority established?

1983
1981
1980
1982

Detailed SolutionWhen was Niger Basin Authority established?

32. Which of the following countries is not a member of a SAARC?

Sri Lanka
Myanmar
Maldives
Bhutan

Detailed SolutionWhich of the following countries is not a member of a SAARC?

33. With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements : 1. The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009. 2. South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

Detailed SolutionWith reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements : 1. The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009. 2. South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

34. The first summit of the Forum for India – Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) was held in :

Jaipur
Suva
New Delhi
Port Moresby

Detailed SolutionThe first summit of the Forum for India – Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) was held in :

35. Which country became seventh member of SASEC on 31 March 2017?

Myanmar
Bhutan
Nepal
Maldives

Detailed SolutionWhich country became seventh member of SASEC on 31 March 2017?

36. Consider the following statements about IAEA – 1. It was set up as the world’s Atoms for Peace organization in 1957. 2. The IAEA Secretariat is headquartered at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria. 3. In terms of its Statue, the IAEA reports annually to the UN General Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1, 2 and 3
1 only
2 and 3 only
3 only

Detailed SolutionConsider the following statements about IAEA – 1. It was set up as the world’s Atoms for Peace organization in 1957. 2. The IAEA Secretariat is headquartered at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria. 3. In terms of its Statue, the IAEA reports annually to the UN General Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

37. Which African countries are the members of the East African Development Bank :

Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
All the above

Detailed SolutionWhich African countries are the members of the East African Development Bank :

38. Which one of the following is the full form of NATO?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization
North Asian Treaty Organization
North American Treaty Organization
North African Treaty Organization

Detailed SolutionWhich one of the following is the full form of NATO?

39. With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements : 1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO. 2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging. 3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

Detailed SolutionWith reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements : 1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO. 2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging. 3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

40. 15th Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas in January 2019 will be held in which city?

Varanasi
Vadodara
Jaipur
Pune

Detailed Solution15th Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas in January 2019 will be held in which city?

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