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201. Which one among the following was the first country to declare ‘Climat

Which one among the following was the first country to declare ‘Climate Emergency’ ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Sweden” option2=”New Zealand” option3=”UK” option4=”Ireland” correct=”option3″]

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The UK Parliament was the first legislative body in the world to declare a ‘climate emergency’.
On May 1, 2019, the UK Parliament passed a motion declaring a “climate emergency,” becoming the first country’s legislature to do so. This followed lobbying by environmental groups like Extinction Rebellion.
Declaring a climate emergency is a call to governments to acknowledge the urgency of the climate crisis and take action to address it rapidly. Many other countries, sub-national entities, and cities have since declared climate emergencies.

202. Which one of the following is the name given by Indian Railways to the

Which one of the following is the name given by Indian Railways to the indigenously manufactured Train 18 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Humsafar Express” option2=”Vande Bharat Express” option3=”Ananya Express” option4=”Gatimaan Express” correct=”option2″]

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The indigenously manufactured Train 18 was officially named Vande Bharat Express.
Train 18 is a semi-high-speed electric multiple-unit (EMU) train. It was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Following its trials, it was renamed Vande Bharat Express before its commercial launch.
The Vande Bharat Express is designed to operate at a maximum speed of 160 km/h. It is the first long-distance train with a self-propelled engine in India. It features modern amenities like GPS-based passenger information systems, automatic doors, and bio-toilets.

203. Zayed Medal is the top civilian honour of

Zayed Medal is the top civilian honour of

[amp_mcq option1=”Pakistan” option2=”Saudi Arabia” option3=”United Arab Emirates” option4=”Qatar” correct=”option3″]

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The Zayed Medal is the highest civilian honour awarded by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
– The medal is named after the founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
– It is awarded to heads of state and prominent figures who have made significant contributions to relations between the UAE and their countries.
– Notable recipients include Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and King Salman of Saudi Arabia.

204. Who among the following was awarded Saraswati Samman for the year 2018

Who among the following was awarded Saraswati Samman for the year 2018 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”K Siva Reddy” option2=”Mahabaleshwar Sail” option3=”Padma Sachdev” option4=”Sitanshu Yashaschandra” correct=”option1″]

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The Saraswati Samman is one of the highest literary awards in India, given annually by the K. K. Birla Foundation for outstanding literary works published in any Indian language listed in Schedule VIII of the Constitution within the last 10 years. The award for the year 2018 was bestowed upon renowned Telugu poet Dr. K. Siva Reddy for his collection of poems titled ‘Pakkaki Ottigilite’.
K. Siva Reddy is a distinguished poet and writer known for his contributions to modern Telugu literature. The Saraswati Samman carries a cash award, a plaque, and a citation. Previous recipients include Mahabaleshwar Sail (2016, Konkani), Padma Sachdev (2015, Dogri), and Sitanshu Yashaschandra (2017, Gujarati).

205. Name the theme of the annual report published by the United Nations Po

Name the theme of the annual report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on State of World Population – 2019.

[amp_mcq option1=”Worlds apart : Reproductive health and rights in an age of inequality” option2=”The power of choice : Reproductive rights and the demographic transition” option3=”Unfinished business – the pursuit of rights and choices for all” option4=”How our future depends on a girl at this decisive age” correct=”option3″]

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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) publishes an annual report titled “State of World Population”. The theme for the 2019 report was “Unfinished business – the pursuit of rights and choices for all”. This report marked 50 years since UNFPA began operations and 25 years since the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, assessing the progress made and the challenges remaining in ensuring reproductive health and rights globally.
The report highlighted the continued struggles millions face in exercising their basic rights and choices, particularly concerning sexual and reproductive health. It called for renewed efforts to fulfill the promises made at the ICPD and achieve universal access to sexual and reproductive health services and rights.

206. In May 2018, which one of the following countries has relocated its em

In May 2018, which one of the following countries has relocated its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?

[amp_mcq option1=”Iran” option2=”Germany” option3=”USA” option4=”Turkey” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C) USA.
In a significant and controversial move, the United States, under President Donald Trump, recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocated its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The new embassy officially opened on May 14, 2018, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the state of Israel. This decision was contrary to the long-standing international consensus that the status of Jerusalem should be resolved through negotiations.
Most countries maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv, pending a final resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as both Israelis and Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their capital. Following the US decision, a few other countries have also relocated their embassies to Jerusalem or announced plans to do so, but the US was the first major country to do so in 2018.

207. In May 2018, bus service between which two places of India and Nepal w

In May 2018, bus service between which two places of India and Nepal was launched?

[amp_mcq option1=”Nalanda and Lumbini” option2=”Gaya and Kathmandu” option3=”Varanasi and Vaktapur” option4=”Ayodhya and Janakpur” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D) Ayodhya and Janakpur.
In May 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepali counterpart K.P. Oli jointly flagged off a direct bus service between Ayodhya in India and Janakpur in Nepal. This bus service is part of the “Ramayana Circuit” initiative, connecting places associated with the epic Ramayana in both countries. Ayodhya is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, while Janakpur is the birthplace of Sita and where Rama married her.
The launch of this bus service aimed to boost tourism and connectivity between the two countries, specifically focusing on pilgrimage sites related to the Ramayana. Other places listed are also important but this specific bus service launched in May 2018 was between Ayodhya and Janakpur. Nalanda is a historical site in India, Lumbini in Nepal is Buddha’s birthplace. Gaya in India is a pilgrimage site, Kathmandu is Nepal’s capital. Varanasi is a holy city in India, Vaktapur (Bhaktapur) is a city in Nepal.

208. In May 2018, who among the following was elected as the Prime Minister

In May 2018, who among the following was elected as the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the age of 92?

[amp_mcq option1=”Siti Hasmah Ali” option2=”Najib Razak” option3=”Mahathir Mohamad” option4=”Anwar Ibrahim” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C) Mahathir Mohamad.
In the Malaysian general election held in May 2018, the Pakatan Harapan coalition, led by former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, won a surprise victory. Mahathir Mohamad was subsequently sworn in as the Prime Minister of Malaysia on May 10, 2018, at the age of 92, making him the world’s oldest elected head of government at that time.
Mahathir Mohamad had previously served as Prime Minister from 1981 to 2003. Najib Razak was the incumbent Prime Minister seeking re-election. Anwar Ibrahim is a prominent political figure who was allied with Mahathir in 2018, but he became Prime Minister later in 2022. Siti Hasmah Ali is Mahathir Mohamad’s wife.

209. In India, cars bearing black number plate with yellow lettering are

In India, cars bearing black number plate with yellow lettering are

[amp_mcq option1=”vehicles belonging to foreign consulates” option2=”commercial vehicles such as trucks and taxis” option3=”commercial vehicles available on rent for self-driving” option4=”electric vehicles” correct=”option3″]

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The correct answer is C) commercial vehicles available on rent for self-driving.
In India, number plates are color-coded to indicate the type of vehicle and its usage. A black number plate with yellow lettering is specifically designated for commercial vehicles that are available for rent for self-driving. This distinguishes them from regular private vehicles (white plate, black letters) and traditional commercial vehicles like taxis or trucks (yellow plate, black letters).
Other number plate colors in India include:
– White plate, black letters: Private vehicles
– Yellow plate, black letters: Commercial vehicles (taxi, bus, truck etc.)
– Light blue plate, white letters: Vehicles belonging to foreign consulates/embassies
– Red plate: Used by state governors and the President of India, also temporary registration
– Green plate: Electric vehicles (white letters for private, yellow for commercial)
– Black plate, white letters: Rental vehicles (formerly, now phased out for yellow on black)
– Black plate, yellow letters: Self-drive rental vehicles (introduced later)

210. 15th Asia Media Summit was hosted in May 2018 in

15th Asia Media Summit was hosted in May 2018 in

[amp_mcq option1=”Kolkata” option2=”New Delhi” option3=”Chennai” option4=”Bengaluru” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B) New Delhi.
The 15th Asia Media Summit (AMS) was held in New Delhi, India, from May 10-12, 2018. The summit was organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in collaboration with Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd. (BECIL) and the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD).
The theme of the 15th Asia Media Summit was ‘Telling our Stories: Asia and More’. The summit brought together policymakers, broadcasters, and media professionals from across Asia and the Pacific region.
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