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Which one of the following cities hosted the Flow Chemistry Technology Hub in 2022?

[amp_mcq option1=”Delhi” option2=”Hyderabad” option3=”Mumbai” option4=”Kolkata” correct=”option2″]

The city that hosted the Flow Chemistry Technology Hub in 2022 is Hyderabad.

A Flow Chemistry Technology Hub was inaugurated at the Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS) in Hyderabad in 2022. This initiative aims to promote continuous manufacturing technology in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Flow chemistry is a continuous manufacturing process where chemical reactions are performed in a continuously flowing stream rather than in batch production. The hub in Hyderabad is part of efforts to advance this technology in India.

BRICS is an acronym that stands for

[amp_mcq option1=”Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China and South Africa” option2=”Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa” option3=”Brazil, Russia, India, Canada and South Africa” option4=”Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Korea” correct=”option2″]

The correct answer is Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

BRICS is an acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

The acronym BRIC was initially coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001 to describe the four emerging economies. South Africa was invited to join the group, and it officially became a member in 2010, resulting in the acronym BRICS. The group aims to promote peace, security, development, and cooperation.

Which one of the following member countries of G20 has presently taken over the Presidency till November 30, 2023, who plays a leading role in setting the agenda and organizes the leaders’ summits?

[amp_mcq option1=”Indonesia” option2=”India” option3=”Russia” option4=”Germany” correct=”option2″]

The correct answer is India.

India held the G20 Presidency from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023. The presidency plays a vital role in setting the agenda, hosting meetings, and organizing the leaders’ summit.

The G20 presidency rotates annually among member countries. Indonesia held the presidency before India in 2022, and Brazil took over from India on December 1, 2023. The G20 Summit under India’s presidency was held in New Delhi in September 2023.

India remains among the top three largest contributors with more than 5,700 personnel deployed in 9 of 12 UN Peacekeeping Missions. These personnel deployed are :

• 1. Military
• 2. Police
• 3. Civilian

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

The correct answer is C, as India contributes personnel from all three categories to UN Peacekeeping Missions.

India is one of the largest contributors of troops and police personnel to United Nations Peacekeeping operations. UN Peacekeeping missions are composed of military personnel (troops and staff officers), police personnel (formed police units and individual police officers), and civilian staff (experts, administrators, support staff, etc.). India has historically provided and continues to provide personnel across all these components.

India’s participation in UN Peacekeeping dates back to the Korean War (1950-53) and continues to the present day. Indian peacekeepers are known for their professionalism, discipline, and dedication. India’s contribution includes significant numbers of troops and police officers deployed in various missions around the world, as well as civilian experts and advisors.

Which of the following pairs of Women Tennis Grand Slam winners and their countries is/are correctly matched ?

Players	Country
1. Serena Williams	: USA
2. Steffi Graf	: Australia
3. Margaret Court	: Germany

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

The correct answer is A, as only the first pair is correctly matched.

This question tests knowledge of famous female tennis players and their nationalities. Serena Williams is from the USA and is one of the most successful tennis players of all time. Steffi Graf is a retired German tennis player, not Australian. Margaret Court is a retired Australian tennis player, not German.

Serena Williams (USA) has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Steffi Graf (Germany) won 22 Grand Slam singles titles. Margaret Court (Australia) holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles with 24, although many were won before the Open Era.

The “SCO Summit” is a meeting of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. How many permanent members are there in the SCO ?

[amp_mcq option1=”6″ option2=”8″ option3=”9″ option4=”12″ correct=”option2″]

The correct answer is B, representing 8 permanent members at a specific point in time relevant to the question’s framing.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization. The number of full members (often referred to as permanent members in a general sense, though not the official SCO terminology like ‘permanent members’ in the UNSC context) has changed over time. Originally formed by five members (Shanghai Five), it expanded to include Uzbekistan (making it 6), and later India and Pakistan (making it 8).

As of July 2023, Iran became the ninth full member of the SCO. Belarus is also in the process of joining. However, considering the options and common knowledge about the SCO structure after India and Pakistan joined in 2017 and before Iran’s accession, 8 was the widely recognized number of full members for a significant period. The question likely refers to this period. The initial five members were China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan. Uzbekistan joined in 2001, followed by India and Pakistan in 2017.

The “Quad” is a strategic forum comprising the United States of America, India, Japan, and which one of the following countries ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Australia” option2=”South Korea” option3=”Germany” option4=”France” correct=”option1″]

The correct answer is Australia.

The “Quad” is an informal strategic forum known as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD) that comprises four countries: the United States, India, Japan, and Australia.

The Quad was initially formed in 2007 but lapsed. It was revived in 2017 and has since become a significant platform for discussions and cooperation among the member countries on regional and global issues, particularly those related to the Indo-Pacific region.