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81. Who among the following is the winner of Nobel Peace Prize for the yea

Who among the following is the winner of Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2017 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Juan Manuel Santos” option2=”International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)” option3=”Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons” option4=”Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet” correct=”option2″]

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The Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2017 was awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).
– ICAN was awarded the prize for its work to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons and for its groundbreaking efforts to achieve a treaty-based prohibition of such weapons.
– Juan Manuel Santos received the prize in 2016.
– The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons received the prize in 2013.
– The Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet received the prize in 2015.
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the will of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel. It is awarded annually to the person who “shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses”.

82. Who among the following was chosen for the literary award Vyas Samman

Who among the following was chosen for the literary award Vyas Samman for the year 2017 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Surinder Verma” option2=”Mamta Kalia” option3=”Sunita Jain” option4=”Kamal Kishore Goenka” correct=”option2″]

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Mamta Kalia was chosen for the prestigious Vyas Samman literary award for the year 2017.
– Vyas Samman is an annual literary award presented by the K.K. Birla Foundation.
– It is given for outstanding literary work in Hindi authored by an Indian citizen published in the last 10 years.
– Mamta Kalia received the 27th Vyas Samman in 2017 for her novel “Dukkham Sukkham”.
The Vyas Samman is one of the most prominent literary awards in India for Hindi literature, along with the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Jnanpith Award (which is for literature in any of the languages of India).

83. Which one of the following is the theme of International Anti-Corrupti

Which one of the following is the theme of International Anti-Corruption Day, 2017 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”United against corruption for development, peace and security” option2=”Break the corruption chain” option3=”Zero corruption – 100% development” option4=”Corruption – your NO counts” correct=”option1″]

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The theme of International Anti-Corruption Day, observed annually on December 9th, for the year 2017 was “United against corruption for development, peace and security”.
– International Anti-Corruption Day is observed every year on 9 December since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption on 31 October 2003.
– The day aims to raise public awareness of corruption and how to combat it.
– The specific theme for 2017 highlighted the interconnectedness of fighting corruption with achieving broader goals of development, peace, and security.
Each year, a theme is designated by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to guide the observances and campaigns associated with the day.

84. In December 2017, India was admitted as a member of Wassenaar Arrangem

In December 2017, India was admitted as a member of Wassenaar Arrangement, an elite arms export control regime, similar to NSG and MTCR. Which one of the following is not a member of the Wassenaar Arrangement ?

[amp_mcq option1=”USA” option2=”Australia” option3=”China” option4=”Italy” correct=”option3″]

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China is not a member of the Wassenaar Arrangement as of December 2017 (or currently). India was admitted as a member in December 2017. The USA, Australia, and Italy are all member states of the Wassenaar Arrangement.
– The Wassenaar Arrangement is a multilateral export control regime established in 1996 to prevent the accumulation of destabilizing military capabilities by coordinating national export control policies for conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies.
– India became the 42nd participating state in December 2017.
– China is not a member country of the Wassenaar Arrangement.
The Wassenaar Arrangement is one of the key international export control regimes, alongside the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), and the Australia Group. Membership in these regimes is considered significant for a country’s stature in international security and trade.

85. Which of the following is/are listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage o

Which of the following is/are listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO ?

  • 1. Yoga
  • 2. Nawrouz
  • 3. Kumbh Mela

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

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All three items – Yoga, Nawrouz, and Kumbh Mela – are listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
– Yoga was inscribed on the list in 2016.
– Nawrouz is a multinational inscription (celebrated by several countries, including India) and was inscribed in 2009 and extended in 2016.
– Kumbh Mela was inscribed on the list in 2017.
UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage aims to protect important cultural practices and traditions around the world. India currently has several elements inscribed on this list, representing diverse cultural expressions.

86. The first International Conference on Sports Medicine and Sports Scien

The first International Conference on Sports Medicine and Sports Sciences (SAICON 2017) was held recently in

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

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The first International Conference on Sports Medicine and Sports Sciences (SAICON 2017) was held in New Delhi.
SAICON 2017, organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), was held in New Delhi.
The conference aimed to provide a platform for sports science experts, medical professionals, coaches, and athletes to discuss the latest developments and research in sports medicine and sports sciences. It was inaugurated by the then Union Minister of State (I/C) Youth Affairs and Sports.

87. Who among the following footballers was honoured with the Ballon d’Or

Who among the following footballers was honoured with the Ballon d’Or Award, 2017 ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Lionel Messi” option2=”Cristiano Ronaldo” option3=”Ronaldinho” option4=”Neymar” correct=”option2″]

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Cristiano Ronaldo was honoured with the Ballon d’Or Award in 2017.
Cristiano Ronaldo won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award for the best male football player in the world for the year 2017.
This was Cristiano Ronaldo’s fifth Ballon d’Or award. The Ballon d’Or is an annual football award presented by France Football magazine. Lionel Messi is another multiple winner of this award and has often competed with Ronaldo for the top honour. Ronaldinho and Neymar are also renowned footballers but did not win the Ballon d’Or in 2017.

88. Which one of the following is not correct regarding India’s position i

Which one of the following is not correct regarding India’s position in Regional Organizations/Institutions ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) – Founder Member” option2=”Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) – Observer Member” option3=”East Asia Summit (EAS) – Member” option4=”Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) – Founder Member” correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is A) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) – Founder Member.
Let’s examine each statement regarding India’s position:
A) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) – Founder Member: Incorrect. India became a full member of the SCO in 2017, along with Pakistan. The founder members are China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
B) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) – Observer Member: Incorrect. India is neither a member nor an official observer of APEC. India has expressed interest in joining APEC, but there has been a moratorium on new members since 1997.
C) East Asia Summit (EAS) – Member: Correct. India is a founding member of the East Asia Summit, which was established in 2005.
D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) – Founder Member: Correct. India is a founding member of the AIIB and is the second-largest shareholder.
Both statements A and B are incorrect. However, A is often highlighted as India’s status changed from observer to full member recently (2017), while B describes a status India has never held. In the context of testing knowledge about specific international bodies, claiming ‘Founder Member’ status when the country joined much later as a full member is a clear factual error about historical status. Option A is the intended incorrect statement.
India’s membership in various regional and international organizations reflects its growing global engagement and strategic priorities. Understanding the level of India’s participation (founder, full member, observer, dialogue partner) in key bodies is important for international relations topics.

89. “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the motto of

“One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the motto of

[amp_mcq option1=”SAARC” option2=”ASEAN” option3=”SCO” option4=”OAS” correct=”option2″]

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The correct answer is B) ASEAN.
“One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the official motto of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It was adopted to signify the aspirations of the ASEAN Member States to achieve greater unity, integration, and collective identity among its diverse members.
ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration). The founding members were Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Cambodia joined later.

90. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the UN Human Ri

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the UN Human Rights Council ?

  • It was established in the year 2006.
  • The Council is made up of 47 Member States.
  • The United States of America was elected to the UN Human Rights Council in the year 2006.
  • Members of the Council serve for a period of five years.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”3 and 4 only” option4=”1, 2 and 3″ correct=”option1″]

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The correct answer is A) 1 and 2 only.
Let’s evaluate each statement about the UN Human Rights Council:
1. It was established in the year 2006. – Correct. The UN Human Rights Council was established by the UN General Assembly on 15 March 2006 to replace the UN Commission on Human Rights.
2. The Council is made up of 47 Member States. – Correct. The Council is composed of 47 Member States which are elected by the majority of members of the General Assembly through direct and secret ballot.
3. The United States of America was elected to the UN Human Rights Council in the year 2006. – Incorrect. The U.S. boycotted the Council during its initial years under the George W. Bush administration and did not join until 2009 under the Obama administration.
4. Members of the Council serve for a period of five years. – Incorrect. Members of the Council serve for a period of three years and are not eligible for immediate re-election after two consecutive terms.
Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The UN Human Rights Council meets at the UN Office in Geneva. It holds regular sessions three times a year (March, June, September). It can also hold special sessions to address urgent human rights violations. The Council utilizes mechanisms like the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to assess the human rights records of all 193 UN Member States.
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