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This section includes 482 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The NAM summit which demanded expansion of the United Nations Security council had met at |
| A. | Tehran |
| B. | Cairo |
| C. | Harare |
| D. | Jakarta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
How many countries of South Asia and South East Asia are members of BIMSTEC? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 11 |
| D. | 15 |
| Answer» C. 11 | |
| 3. |
In which country was the 14th Conference of the Parties (COP-14) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) held? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Sri Lanka |
| C. | Bhutan |
| D. | Nepal |
| Answer» B. Sri Lanka | |
| 4. |
In which year was the World Trade Organization established? |
| A. | 1942 |
| B. | 1952 |
| C. | 1995 |
| D. | 1947 |
| Answer» D. 1947 | |
| 5. |
Consider the following statements : a. As of July 2018, a total of 1092 World Heritage sites exist across 167 countries.b. Italy, with 54 World Heritage sites has the most of any country (up to July 2018).c. India has 39 World Heritage sites (up to July 2018).d. A collection of Victorian, Gothic, and Art Deco buildings of Mumbai are declared as World Heritage sites in 2018. Which of the above statements are correct ? |
| A. | a, b and d |
| B. | b, c and d |
| C. | a, b and c |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. b, c and d | |
| 6. |
IMF has predicted that the global economy would grow at _______% in 2017. |
| A. | 5.5 |
| B. | 4.5 |
| C. | 3.5 |
| D. | 2.5 |
| Answer» D. 2.5 | |
| 7. |
India is not a member of which of the following organizations ? |
| A. | Association of Southeast Asian Nations |
| B. | Commonwealth of Nations |
| C. | G-20 |
| D. | South Asian Association for Regional cooperation |
| Answer» B. Commonwealth of Nations | |
| 8. |
_______ was the first Indian board member of the World Editors Forum. |
| A. | Behram Contractor |
| B. | Bachi Karkaria |
| C. | Shobhaa De |
| D. | Khushwant Singh |
| Answer» C. Shobhaa De | |
| 9. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Presidency of the Council of European Union rotates among the Member States every six month.2. Italy became the President of the European Union for six months sine 1 January 2014.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 10. |
"Global Competitiveness Report" is released by which of the following organizations? |
| A. | WTO |
| B. | WEF |
| C. | SAARC |
| D. | EU |
| Answer» C. SAARC | |
| 11. |
In 2018, ESIC received ISSA Good Practice Award. ISSA was founded in 1927 under the auspices of ________. |
| A. | World Bank |
| B. | Indian Labour Organization |
| C. | International Labour Organization |
| D. | CII |
| Answer» D. CII | |
| 12. |
According to survey conducted by London based Human Rights Organization, which one of the following countries is world's biggest state executioner? |
| A. | Iran |
| B. | Iraq |
| C. | China |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» B. Iraq | |
| 13. |
Headquarter's of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is in __________. |
| A. | Washington, D.C. (USA) |
| B. | Geneva (Switzerland) |
| C. | Paris (France) |
| D. | Delhi (India) |
| Answer» D. Delhi (India) | |
| 14. |
_______ is a global analytical company that provides ratings and research as well as risk and policy advisory services. |
| A. | ICSID |
| B. | OPEC |
| C. | IFC |
| D. | CRISIL |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria was formally elected to lead which of the following institutions in September 2019? |
| A. | World Bank |
| B. | International Monetary Fund (IMF) |
| C. | International Finance corporation |
| D. | United Nations (UN) |
| Answer» C. International Finance corporation | |
| 16. |
"Healthy States, Progressive India" Report has been published by which of the following institution? |
| A. | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| B. | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| C. | Niti Aayog |
| D. | United Nations |
| Answer» D. United Nations | |
| 17. |
'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news is an |
| A. | Agency created by EU to deal with the impact of millions of refugees arriving from Middle East |
| B. | Agency of EU provides financial assistance to eurozone countries |
| C. | Agency of EU to deal with all the bilateral and multilateral agreements on trade |
| D. | Agency of EU to deal with the conflicts arising among the member countries |
| Answer» C. Agency of EU to deal with all the bilateral and multilateral agreements on trade | |
| 18. |
As per WTO, world trade growth slowed down to ______ in 2018 from 4.6 percent in 2017. |
| A. | 3.6 percent |
| B. | 2 percent |
| C. | 4.1 percent |
| D. | 3 percent |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
India has met goal of elimination of which of the following disease (as specified by World Health Organization (WHO) under its GET2020)? |
| A. | Trachoma |
| B. | Tuberculosis |
| C. | Ebola |
| D. | Keratoconus |
| Answer» B. Tuberculosis | |
| 20. |
In June 2020, India got an opportunity of two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of UNSC. Consider the following statement.1. India won 184 votes out of the 192 ballots cast in the elections for the five non-permanent seats of the Security Council.2. India elected for 5th term as non-permanent UNSC member.Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below. |
| A. | Only 2 |
| B. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 both |
| D. | Only 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
In which year, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was established ? |
| A. | 1956 |
| B. | 1986 |
| C. | 1976 |
| D. | 1966 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) was established in 1987 by _________ countries. |
| A. | G-20 |
| B. | G-4 |
| C. | NAM |
| D. | G-7 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
'BIMSTEC's permanent Secretariat is situated at? |
| A. | Dhaka |
| B. | Bangkok |
| C. | Colombo |
| D. | Thimphu |
| Answer» B. Bangkok | |
| 24. |
India has sent a proposal to United Nations for declaring the year 2018 as ‘International Year of ________. |
| A. | Yoga |
| B. | Millets |
| C. | Sea Food |
| D. | Vulture |
| Answer» C. Sea Food | |
| 25. |
In order to comply with TRIPS Agreement, India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999. The difference/differences between a "Trade Mark" and a Geographical Indication is/are1. A Trade Mark is an individual or a company's right whereas a Geographical Indication is a community's right.2. A Trade Mark can be licensed whereas a Geographical Indication cannot be licensed.3. A Trade Mark is assigned to the manufactured goods whereas the Geographical Indication is assigned to the agricultural goods/products and handicrafts only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 26. |
Blue flag programme is operated by which of the following organizations? |
| A. | Foundation for Environmental Education |
| B. | United Nations Environmental Programme |
| C. | World Wide Fund for Nature |
| D. | Greenpeace |
| Answer» B. United Nations Environmental Programme | |
| 27. |
In which year was the Rigveda manuscript included in the UNESCO's Memory of the World Register? |
| A. | 2005 |
| B. | 2006 |
| C. | 2004 |
| D. | 2007 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
How many members did the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have as of January 2020? |
| A. | 164 |
| B. | 182 |
| C. | 189 |
| D. | 174 |
| Answer» D. 174 | |
| 29. |
How many Vice Presidents are elected at the start of its each regular session of UN General Assembly? |
| A. | Nine |
| B. | Fifteen |
| C. | Two |
| D. | Twenty one |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
How many members are their in the G20 group? |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 16 |
| Answer» B. 8 | |
| 31. |
In the UN, how many territories were placed under the trusteeship system : |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 32. |
Match the United Nations Agency with its headquarter and find the incorrect match? |
| A. | NESCO - Paris, France |
| B. | NIDO - Vienna, Austria |
| C. | LO - Geneva, Switzerland |
| D. | AO - Montreal, Canada |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
How many non-regional members are there in the African Development Bank : |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» D. 7 | |
| 34. |
How many countries are represented in Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation : |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 8 |
| D. | 9 |
| Answer» C. 8 | |
| 35. |
How many member countries are there in the Executive Board of UNESCO : |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 8 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» C. 8 | |
| 36. |
Which Article of the UN Charter established the International Trusteeship System : |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 9 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 37. |
In which year 'Human Rights Resolution' was adopted by the U. N.? |
| A. | 945 |
| B. | 946 |
| C. | 947 |
| D. | 948 |
| Answer» B. 946 | |
| 38. |
The International Court of Justice was established in the year : |
| A. | 947 |
| B. | 946 |
| C. | 950 |
| D. | 948 |
| Answer» C. 950 | |
| 39. |
In which year United Nations Organization was formed? |
| A. | 945 |
| B. | 947 |
| C. | 954 |
| D. | 919 |
| Answer» B. 947 | |
| 40. |
The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in : |
| A. | 948 |
| B. | 950 |
| C. | 952 |
| D. | 960 |
| Answer» B. 950 | |
| 41. |
When was Central Bank of West African States formed : |
| A. | 964 |
| B. | 963 |
| C. | 962 |
| D. | 965 |
| Answer» D. 965 | |
| 42. |
When did the UN General Assembly establish UN Industrial Development Organization : |
| A. | 968 |
| B. | 966 |
| C. | 967 |
| D. | 965 |
| Answer» C. 967 | |
| 43. |
In which year, UN General Assembly terminated South Africa's mandate over Namibia : |
| A. | 968 |
| B. | 966 |
| C. | 969 |
| D. | 965 |
| Answer» C. 969 | |
| 44. |
In which year was the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) founded? |
| A. | 967 |
| B. | 969 |
| C. | 970 |
| D. | 974 |
| Answer» C. 970 | |
| 45. |
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty came into force in |
| A. | 967 |
| B. | 970 |
| C. | 971 |
| D. | 974 |
| Answer» C. 971 | |
| 46. |
When was Bank of Central African States formed : |
| A. | 974 |
| B. | 978 |
| C. | 973 |
| D. | 979 |
| Answer» D. 979 | |
| 47. |
When did East African Development Bank come into force : |
| A. | 967 |
| B. | 980 |
| C. | 982 |
| D. | 983 |
| Answer» B. 980 | |
| 48. |
When was Common Market for Eastern and Southern African (COMESA) formed : |
| A. | 995 |
| B. | 994 |
| C. | 992 |
| D. | 991 |
| Answer» C. 992 | |
| 49. |
When was South Sudan Admitted to UN as the 193rd member country of UN? |
| A. | 006 |
| B. | 011 |
| C. | 000 |
| D. | 002 |
| Answer» C. 000 | |
| 50. |
Which one of the following statements about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is/are correct?1. The TPP was signed by 12 Pacific Rim Nations in the year 2015.2. The TPP is likely to be a game-changer in global trade as member countries account for about 40% of global GDP.3. India is a founder member of TPP.Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | , 2 and 3 |
| B. | and 2 only |
| C. | and 3 only |
| D. | only |
| Answer» C. and 3 only | |