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161. India is a member of which among the following? 1. Asia-Pacific Econ

India is a member of which among the following?

  • 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
  • 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations
  • 3. East Asia Summit

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”3 only” option3=”1, 2 and 3″ option4=”India is a member of none of them” correct=”option2″]

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The correct option is B.
India is a founding member of the East Asia Summit (EAS). India is a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN, not a full member. India is an Observer in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), not a full member. Therefore, among the given options, India is a full member only of the East Asia Summit. Statement 3 is correct, while statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
The East Asia Summit (EAS) is a premier forum for leaders of the Indo-Pacific region, involving 18 countries: the ten ASEAN member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam), Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, and the United States. ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten Southeast Asian countries. APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) is an inter-governmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

162. Amnesty International is

Amnesty International is

[amp_mcq option1=”an agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil wars” option2=”a global Human Rights Movement” option3=”a non-governmental voluntary organization to help very poor people” option4=”an inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies in war-ravaged regions” correct=”option2″]

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Amnesty International is a non-governmental organization focused on human rights. It is a global movement of more than 10 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end abuses of human rights. It works to mobilize public opinion to put pressure on governments where abuses occur. Thus, it is best described as a global Human Rights Movement.
– Amnesty International is a well-known international NGO.
– Its primary focus is human rights advocacy and campaigning.
– It operates globally.
Amnesty International was founded in London in 1961 following an article by lawyer Peter Benenson about two Portuguese students jailed for raising a toast to freedom. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977.

163. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarma-ment and Development for 2014 w

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarma-ment and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?

[amp_mcq option1=”Bhabha Atomic Research Centre” option2=”Indian Institute of Science” option3=”Indian Space Research Organization” option4=”Tata Institute of Fundamental Research” correct=”option3″]

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The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2014 was awarded to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The award recognized ISRO’s significant achievements in space science and technology, contributing to national development and international cooperation.
– The question asks for the recipient of the 2014 award.
– This requires specific knowledge of the awardee for that particular year.
– ISRO received the award in 2014.
The Indira Gandhi Prize is awarded annually by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust to individuals or organizations in recognition of creative efforts towards promoting international peace, development, and a new international economic order; ensuring that scientific discovery and development are used to further the large good of humanity; and enlarging the scope of freedom and enriching the human spirit.

164. Among the following, which were frequently mentioned in the news for t

Among the following, which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?

[amp_mcq option1=”Syria and Jordan” option2=”Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia” option3=”Philippines and Papua New Guinea” option4=”Jamaica, Haiti and Surinam” correct=”option2″]

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The major outbreak of the Ebola virus that received extensive global attention in the years preceding this question (likely referring to the 2014-2016 epidemic) primarily occurred in West Africa.
The affected countries most frequently mentioned in the news for this particular outbreak were Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.
While other Ebola outbreaks have occurred in different African countries at various times, the scale and international impact of the 2014-2016 West African epidemic made these three countries synonymous with the disease in recent news reports during that period. The other options list countries from different regions not primarily affected by this major outbreak.

165. Consider the following pairs : Region often in news Country

Consider the following pairs :

Region often in newsCountry
1. ChechnyaRussian Federation
2. DarfurMali
3. Swat ValleyIraq

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1 and 2 only” option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option1″]

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The question asks which of the given pairs are correctly matched regarding the region and the country they are located in. Let’s examine each pair:
1. Chechnya: This region is a federal subject of Russia, officially known as the Chechen Republic within the Russian Federation. This pair is correctly matched.
2. Darfur: Darfur is a region in western Sudan, Africa. It is not located in Mali, which is a separate country in West Africa. This pair is incorrectly matched.
3. Swat Valley: The Swat Valley is located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is not located in Iraq, which is in the Middle East. This pair is incorrectly matched.
– Chechnya is part of the Russian Federation.
– Darfur is a region in Sudan.
– Swat Valley is in Pakistan.
Knowing the geographical locations of regions frequently mentioned in international news related to conflicts, political issues, or natural disasters is important for competitive exams. Chechnya has been associated with separatist movements and conflict with Russia. Darfur is known for its long-standing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The Swat Valley in Pakistan has been affected by insurgency and military operations.

166. Which one among the following cities was included as the ‘City of Musi

Which one among the following cities was included as the ‘City of Music’ in the year 2023 in the UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Kozhikode” option2=”Chennai” option3=”Varanasi” option4=”Gwalior” correct=”option4″]

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In 2023, Gwalior was designated as a ‘City of Music’ in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN) recognizes cities based on their creative potential and contributions in seven categories: Crafts and Folk Art, Digital Arts, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Music, and Media Arts.
In 2023, two Indian cities were added to the UCCN: Gwalior (City of Music) and Kozhikode (City of Literature). Varanasi was already designated as a UNESCO City of Music in 2015. Chennai is a major music hub but was not designated in the 2023 list.

167. Which of the following statements about the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023

Which of the following statements about the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 is/are correct ?
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  • 1. The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi
  • 2. Narges Mohammadi was awarded the prize for her struggle to bring peace in Afghanistan and Iran

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option1″]

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Statement 1 is correct. The Nobel Peace Prize 2023 was awarded to the Iranian human rights advocate Narges Mohammadi.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Narges Mohammadi was awarded the prize for her courageous struggle against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. Her struggle primarily focuses on the situation within Iran, not Afghanistan.
Narges Mohammadi is a journalist and human rights activist who has been repeatedly imprisoned in Iran. The award committee highlighted her bravery in the face of significant personal hardship, including prolonged imprisonment and separation from her family.

168. Who, amongst the following, has won International Emmy Award-2023 for

Who, amongst the following, has won International Emmy Award-2023 for ‘Best Actor’ ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Jim Sarbh” option2=”Shefali Shah” option3=”Vir Das” option4=”Martin Freeman” correct=”option4″]

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Martin Freeman won the International Emmy Award 2023 for Best Actor for his performance in the British series ‘The Responder’. Jim Sarbh was nominated in the same category for ‘Rocket Boys’ but did not win. Shefali Shah was nominated for Best Actress. Vir Das won in the Comedy category.
The International Emmy Awards recognize excellence in television programming produced outside the United States. The 2023 awards ceremony took place in November.
Indian nominees included Jim Sarbh, Shefali Shah, and Vir Das. While Sarbh and Shah did not win in their respective acting categories, Vir Das secured an award for Best Comedy Series (along with ‘Derry Girls’ and ‘La Caída’).

169. JAYWAN is the domestic Debit Card of which of the following countries

JAYWAN is the domestic Debit Card of which of the following countries ?

[amp_mcq option1=”UAE” option2=”Egypt” option3=”Saudi Arabia” option4=”Nepal” correct=”option1″]

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JAYWAN is the domestic card payment scheme of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was launched by the Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
JAYWAN was recently in the news due to the agreement signed between India and the UAE to interlink India’s Rupay card system with UAE’s JAYWAN card system.
The interlinking of domestic card systems aims to enhance convenience for citizens of both countries travelling to the other, enabling seamless payment processing using their domestic cards.

170. Which of the following two organizations are parts of TIWB (Tax Inspec

Which of the following two organizations are parts of TIWB (Tax Inspectors Without Borders) ?

[amp_mcq option1=”United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)” option2=”Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and ASEAN” option3=”UNDP and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)” option4=”International Labour Organization (ILO) and ASEAN” correct=”option3″]

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Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) is a joint initiative launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
TIWB aims to help developing countries build tax audit capacity by facilitating the deployment of qualified tax experts to work alongside local tax officials on ongoing audits and audit-related issues.
The initiative contributes to domestic resource mobilization efforts in developing countries, which is crucial for financing development. It focuses on knowledge transfer and practical assistance in conducting complex tax audits.
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