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September 10, 2023

Consider the following statements about International Energy Agency (IEA).
1. It is an autonomous Intergovernmental Organization established in 1974 in New York, USA.
2. It mainly focuses on its energy policies which include economic development, energy security and environmental protection
3. India and China are also the member nations of IEA.
Consider the following options:

(A) All of the above
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 2 only

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ANSWER : D

Armenia is bordered by which of the following nations ?
1. Azerbaijan
2. Georgia
3. Turkey
4. Iran
5. Russia
Select the correct code :

(A) 1, 2 and 3 only
(B) 2, 3 and 5 only
(C) All of the above
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

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ANSWER : D

Armenia appealed to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to order Azerbaijan to dissolve the road blockade isolating Nagorno-Karabakh.

Nagorno-Karabakh is within Azerbaijan but had been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces since

1994 when a separatist war ended.

The self-declaration of independence by Nagorno-Karabakh in September 1991 in the backdrop of an imminent collapse of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) resulted in a war between Azerbaijan and NagornoKarabakh — supported by Armenia.

Which of the following nation surrounds Baltic Sea ?
1. Latvia
2. Lithuania
3. Belarus
4. Norway
5. Poland
6. Germany
Select the correct Code

(A) 1, 2, 5 and 6
(B) All of the above
(C) 1, 2, 3 and 6
(D) 2, 3, 4 and 5

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ANSWER : A

There were a series of underwater explosions in the Baltic Sea that ruptured the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines.

The Nord Stream pipeline is a natural gas pipeline that runs under the Baltic Sea, connecting Russia and Germany.

The pipeline was built with the aim of transporting natural gas from Russia to Europe, bypassing traditional transit countries such as Ukraine.

The first line of the Nord Stream pipeline was completed in 2011 and the second in 2012, and it has since become a major source of natural gas for Europe

Consider the following statements about World Government Summit.
1. It is an annual event held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates since its inception in 2013.
2. The Theme for 2023 is "Artificial Intelligence and Happiness“
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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ANSWER : A

It brings together leaders in government for a global dialogue about governmental process and policies with a focus on the issues of futurism, technology innovation and other topics.
The summit acts as a knowledge exchange hub between government officials, thought leaders, policy makers and private sector leaders and as an analysis platform for the future trends, issues and opportunities facing humanity.
The summit hosts over 90 speakers from 150 participating countries, along with over 4000 attendees.

Consider the following statements about International Grain Council (IGC).
1. IGC is an intergovernmental organisation which came into existence in 1995 as a result of International Grains Agreement.
2. IGC Promotes expansion, openness and fairness in grains sector, contribute to grain market stability and enhance world food security.
3. At present there are 30 members excluding India.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?

(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER : C

Urban 20 under the umbrella of G20 was organized in which of the following cities of India in 2023 ?

(A) Gandhinagar
(B) Ahmedabad
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Jaipur

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ANSWER : B

U20 is a group of cities from the G20 countries and was first convened in Buenos Aires in 2018. Previous U20 cycles have brought forth the unique perspective of cities to the G20 and foregrounded vital urban issues through their purpose-driven Communiques drafted collectively by the participating cities. U20 highlights six priority areas that are critical for inspiring city level actions to respond to global agendas.

More than half the world lives in urban areas presently, and cities will be home to about two thirds of the world population by 2050.

However, with millions of people living in dense urban areas, cities are also most vulnerable to impacts of climate change, disasters, environmental degradation, resources depletion, chaotic growth and socio-economic inequality.

It is therefore the right time to utilize the potential of urbanisation as a catalyst to drive the ‘right’ kind of growth that is sustainable, inclusive and equitable.

Consider the following statements about PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups).
1. Out of the 705 Scheduled Tribes in India, 75 have been identified as PVTGs and are spread across 17 states and one Union Territory.
2. Odisha has the highest number of PVTGs in India. PVTG of Sahariyas has the highest population.
3. In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category. In 2006, the Government renamed the PTGs as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?

(A) All of the above
(B) 1 and 2 only
(C) 1 only
(D) 1 and 3 only

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ANSWER : A

Which of the following organization has recently released the report titled "Life Lessons From India" ?

(A) International Energy Agency
(B) World Economic Forum
(C) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
(D) CERN

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ANSWER : A

Consider the following statements about millets.
1. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, bajra, jowar, and ragi accounts for nearly 7% of the gross cropped area in India.
2. About 41% of global food production of millets takes place in India making India the largest producer of millet in the world.
3. India plans to propose a global initiative called "MIIRA" or Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness for global coordination of millet research programs
4. The Indian Institute of Millet Research in Hyderabad
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?

(A) 1 and 4 only
(B) 2, 3 and 4 only
(C) All of the above
(D) 1 and 3 only

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ANSWER : C

Shingo La Mountain Pass Connects

(A) Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar
(B) Himachal Pradesh with Ladakh
(C) Sikkim with China
(D) Ladakh with Tibet

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ANSWER : B