11. Which of the following statements are correct regarding G-20?
I. It was founded in 1999 as a forum for the governments of 20 major economies of the world.
II. The summit for 2014 is being held in Australia
III. The 2015 Summit will be presided over by Turkey.
IV. No African nation is a regular member of the group.
Codes:
(a) I, II and III only
(b) II, III and IV only
(c) I and IV only
(d) All of these
Ans:(a).
[South Africa is the only African nation to be a member of G-20.]
12. Recently, India and Russia have inked which of the following agreements?
I. Oil and gas pact
II. Atomic energy
III. Health Research
IV. Civil aviation
Codes:
(a) I, II and III only
(b) III and IV only
(c) II and IV only
(d) All of these
Ans: (a)
[The agreements between Russia and India included an oil and gas pact, atomic energy, health research, defence training, data non-disclosure, building an accreditation system and cooperation in external affairs.]
13. Which of the following statements are correct about Web Index released by World Wide Web Foundation?
I. It measures the internet’s contribution to social, economic and political progress.
II. India ranks last among the BRICS nations.
Codes:
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Ans: (c)
[India ranked 48th, last among the BRICS nations. Overall, Denmark ranked number 1.]
14. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean.
II. Cuba follows a single-party system in its political setup.
III. The recent deal between the US and Cuba will allow a broad US tourism to Cuba.
IV. The US and Cuba have also agreed to the repatriation of prisoners.
Codes:
(a) I and II only
(b) I, II and IV only
(c) III and IV only
(d) All of these
Ans: (b).
[The US and Cuba have initiated diplomatic relations after around five decades which may pave a way for the end of economic sanctions on Cuba among others. Though travel restrictions for US citizens to Cuba have been eased, but broad US tourism to Cuba has not been approved.]
15. Which of the following countries have observer status in CERN?
I. Russia
II. India
III. Pakistan
IV. USA
Codes:
(a) I, II and III only
(b) I and IV only
(c) I, II and IV only
(d) II and IV only
Ans: (c)
[Pakistan has been granted the status of Associate Member State in CERN. Russia, Japan, India and the USA are the observer countries.]
16. Which of the following countries are members of the Eurasian Economic Union?
I. Belarus
II. Kazakhstan
III. Kyrgyzstan
IV. Turkmenistan
Codes:
(a) I and II only
(b) I, II and III only
(c) III and IV only
(d) All of these
Ans: (b).
[Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan are members of the Eurasian Economic Union.]
17. Consider the following Statements:
I. Madan Mohan Malviya was conferred with Bharat Ratna posthumously.
II. He founded Banaras Hindu University in 1916.
III. Malviya was 3 time President of the Indian National Congress.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) I and III only
(c) II and III only
(d) All of the above
Ans: (a)
[He was 4 times President of the Indian National Congress and had served his term in 1909, 1918, 1932 and 1933.]
18. Consider the following Statements:
I. Adoor Gopalakrishnan was awarded the Dr Bhupen Hazarika International Solidarity Award on 29 March 2015.
II. It is a biennial award instituted in 2013 and named in memory of the cultural doyen Dr Bhupen Hazarika.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) None of the above
Ans: (c).
[Gopalakrishnan is regarded as one of the finest filmmakers of India. As a director, producer and scriptwriter, he played a major role in revolutionizing Malayalam cinema.]
19. Consider the following Statements:
I. NASA (National Aeronautics and Research Administration) has been selected for the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2014.
II. The prize carries an award of Rs. 1.00 crore, a plaque and a citation.
III. Ramakrishna Mission was the first recipient of the prize (1995).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) I and III only
(c) II only
(d) All of the above
Ans: (c)
[Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been selected for the Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2014. Julius Nyerere (the first President of Tanzania) was the first recipient of the prize (1995).]
20. Consider the following statements given below regarding Arjuna Awards 2014 and select which is/are correct?
I. Arjuna Awards is given to sportspersons for their consistently outstanding performance for 5 years preceding the year of the award.
II. Arjuna Awards carry a cash prize of 7 lakh rupees, a statuette and a citation.
Choose the appropriate option from those given below:
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Ans: (d)
[Arjuna award is given to the sportspersons for their consistently outstanding performance for 4 years preceding the year of the award. It carries a cash prize of 5 Lakh rupees.]