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Which one among the following states was NOT impacted by the Land Boundary Agreement Treaty between India and Bangladesh (2015) ?

[amp_mcq option1=”West Bengal” option2=”Assam” option3=”Tripura” option4=”Arunachal Pradesh” correct=”option4″]

The correct answer is D. Arunachal Pradesh was NOT impacted by the Land Boundary Agreement Treaty between India and Bangladesh (2015).

The India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) in 2015 involved the exchange of enclaves and rationalization of the border between the two countries. The Indian states sharing a land border with Bangladesh are West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Arunachal Pradesh does not share a border with Bangladesh.

The 2015 LBA implemented the 1974 agreement and its 2011 Protocol, resolving complex border issues, including the exchange of 111 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh and 51 Bangladeshi enclaves in India. The agreement significantly impacted the border areas of the five Indian states bordering Bangladesh.

The book ‘Nation First : The Golden Saga of 82 Years’ is the history of which one of the following organizations ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Indo-Tibetan Border Police” option2=”Border Security Force” option3=”Central Reserve Police Force” option4=”Central Industrial Security Force” correct=”option3″]

The book ‘Nation First: The Golden Saga of 82 Years’ chronicles the history of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The book was released in 2021, commemorating 82 years since the raising of the CRPF in 1939 as the Crown Representative’s Police.

‘Nation First: The Golden Saga of 82 Years’ is a book about the history of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

The Central Reserve Police Force is one of the Central Armed Police Forces of India, under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It was established as the Crown Representative’s Police on 27 July 1939 and became the Central Reserve Police Force upon enactment of the CRPF Act on 28 December 1949.

Which among the following was the host country of the United Nations World Environment Day, 2022?

[amp_mcq option1=”Canada” option2=”Sweden” option3=”South Africa” option4=”Brazil” correct=”option2″]

The correct answer is B) Sweden.

Sweden was the host country for the United Nations World Environment Day (WED) in 2022. The theme for World Environment Day 2022 was “Only One Earth,” emphasizing the need to live sustainably in harmony with nature. This theme was originally used for the first UN Conference on the Human Environment in 1972, which was also held in Stockholm, Sweden.

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th. It is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. It calls for collective, transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect, and restore our planet.

Which among the following has initiated a nationwide flagship campaign ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ to clean seashores/ beaches and other water bodies of plastic and other waste materials?

[amp_mcq option1=”Indian Coast Guard” option2=”National Cadet Corps (NCC)” option3=”Indian Navy” option4=”Swachh Bharat Mission” correct=”option2″]

The correct answer is B) National Cadet Corps (NCC).

The ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ is a flagship nationwide campaign launched by the National Cadet Corps (NCC). Its objective is to clean up plastic and other waste materials from seashores, beaches, lakes, rivers, and other water bodies, and to raise awareness about the importance of keeping these natural assets clean.

The campaign involves NCC cadets, volunteers, and stakeholders undertaking cleanliness drives. It aligns with the government’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and aims to contribute to environmental sustainability and public hygiene by focusing on water bodies. The campaign was initiated in 2021 and continued in 2022 and beyond.

Who among the following is the author of the book, Tomb of Sand?

[amp_mcq option1=”Arundhati Roy” option2=”Geetanjali Shree” option3=”Chetan Bhagat” option4=”Jhumpa Lahiri” correct=”option2″]

The book “Tomb of Sand” (originally “Ret Samadhi” in Hindi) is written by Indian author Geetanjali Shree. The English translation by Daisy Rockwell won the International Booker Prize in 2022.

“Tomb of Sand” is authored by Geetanjali Shree.

Geetanjali Shree is a prominent Hindi novelist and short story writer. “Tomb of Sand” is the first Hindi-language novel to win the International Booker Prize, bringing significant international recognition to Hindi literature. Arundhati Roy, Chetan Bhagat, and Jhumpa Lahiri are also well-known authors, but “Tomb of Sand” is not their work.

Rafael Nadal defeated whom among the following to win the French Open Tennis Tournament, 2022?

[amp_mcq option1=”Austin Krajicek” option2=”Ivan Dodig” option3=”Casper Ruud” option4=”Joran Vliegen” correct=”option3″]

Rafael Nadal won the French Open Men’s Singles title in 2022 by defeating Casper Ruud in the final.

Rafael Nadal defeated Casper Ruud in the final of the French Open Tennis Tournament, 2022.

This victory marked Nadal’s 14th French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam title overall, extending his record for the most men’s singles Grand Slam titles. Austin Krajicek, Ivan Dodig, and Joran Vliegen are doubles players.

The maiden Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force (IN-EUNAVFOR) Exercise (2021) was conducted in

[amp_mcq option1=”Gulf of Mannar” option2=”Gulf of Aden” option3=”Gulf of Khambhat” option4=”Gulf of Aqaba” correct=”option2″]

The maiden joint naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) took place in the Gulf of Aden in June 2021.

– The exercise involved warships from the Indian Navy, Italian Navy, Spanish Navy, and French Navy.
– The location in the Gulf of Aden is strategically important due to its proximity to major shipping lanes and concerns about piracy.

The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability and mutual understanding between the participating navies, promoting security and stability in maritime zones. EUNAVFOR operates under Operation Atalanta, focused on counter-piracy off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea.

Kenneth Kaunda, who died recently at the age of 97, was the former president of

[amp_mcq option1=”Brazil” option2=”Mexico” option3=”Zambia” option4=”South Sudan” correct=”option3″]

Kenneth Kaunda, a prominent figure in African independence movements, served as the first President of Zambia from 1964 to 1991. He passed away in June 2021 at the age of 97.

– Kenneth Kaunda led Zambia to independence from British rule.
– He was a key figure in the anti-apartheid movement and non-aligned movement.

Kaunda’s philosophy was known as Zambian Humanism. After losing the presidency in Zambia’s first multi-party election in 1991, he became involved in numerous charitable organizations.

Which one of the following is the theme of the International Day of Yoga 2021 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Yoga at home and yoga with family” option2=”Yoga for climate action” option3=”Yoga for well-being” option4=”Yoga for peace” correct=”option3″]

The theme of the International Day of Yoga observed on June 21, 2021, was “Yoga for Well-being”.

– The International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually on June 21.
– The theme for 2021 focused on the holistic benefits of yoga for physical and mental health, particularly relevant during the global pandemic.

The idea of an International Day of Yoga was first proposed by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at the UN General Assembly in September 2014. The United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga on December 11, 2014. The theme for 2020 was “Yoga at home and yoga with family”.

‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is a foreign policy initiative of

[amp_mcq option1=”China” option2=”United States of America” option3=”Canada” option4=”Japan” correct=”option1″]

The ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ (BRI) is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013. It aims to invest in infrastructure projects globally, including railways, highways, ports, and energy pipelines.

– BRI is a signature foreign policy initiative of the People’s Republic of China.
– It encompasses a vast network of infrastructure projects across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Originally known as “One Belt One Road” (OBOR), it comprises the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road. Critics have raised concerns about debt sustainability, environmental impact, and transparency of the projects involved in the initiative.