World Organisations and Diversities Test 57

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World Organisations and Diversities Test 57

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Question 1
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The United Nation is the world's largest organisation with $$193$$ member countries. But not all countries of the world are its members. Which of the following countries is its member?

A
Lesotho

B
Taiwan

C
Vatican City

D
Kosovo
Solution
- The United Nations (UN) is an organization between countries established on 24 October 1945 to promote international cooperation. It had 51 member states when it was founded. Currently, there are 193 member countries.
- Lesotho is a land locked country situated in the southern part of Africa and has been a member of the United Nations since 1966.
Question 2
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Oslo is the capital of Norway. Which one of the following is an old name of Oslo?

A
Mesopotamia

B
Christiania

C
Mohenzodaro

D
None of these

Solution

Oslo is the capital city of Norway and also its largest city. In the 17th century, King Christian IV of Norway conferred the name Christiania to the city of Oslo. In 1925 the name of the city was changed to Oslo.
Question 3
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Indian languages have contributed many words to English. Which of the following is a word of Indian-origin that means a light snack or meal?

A
Mahout

B
Dak

C
Ghee

D
Tiffin

Solution

Tiffin is a Indian origin word that means a light snack or meal. It originated in British India, and is found primarily in Indian English. It is an Indian English word, that refers to a light tea-time meal or light breakfast consisting of tea-time foods.
Question 4
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The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 to promote international co-operation. It is currently made up of 193 member states. There are six official languages of the UN.
Which among the following is not an official language of UN?

A
Arabic

B
French

C
Spanish

D
Hindi
Solution
- There are six official languages of the UN. These are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
- The correct interpretation and translation of these six languages, in both spoken and written form, is very important to the work of the Organization, because this enables clear and concise communication on issues of global importance.
Question 5
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It is a French dessert, also known as 'ice-box cake'. This dessert is a triffle and can be served hot as well as cold. Identify it.

A
Custard tart

B
Creme brulee

C
Charlotte russe

D
Clafoutis

Solution

A classic European cake Charlotte russe comes from the eighteenth century. It has layers of ladyfingers, Bavarian cream, and fruit. It was created as a way to use leftover or stale bread.
Question 6
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English language contains many words of foreign origins. For example, the word 'orangutan' came from the Malay words meaning 'man of the words'. From which language does the word 'geyser' came from?

A
Inuit

B
Russian

C
Icelandic

D
German

Solution

The word 'geyser' is derived from Icelandic geysers. it is derived from the word 'geysa' the means to gush. A geyser is a spring which intermittently discharges water accompanied by steam. They are a non-permanent geological factor.
Question 7
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He was a Bangladeshi diplomat and the first Secretary-General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Identify him.

A

B

C

D

Solution

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation has headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal. Its Secretary General was established in Kathmandu on 16 January, 1987, by a Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan. He was the first Secretary0 General of SAARC. Its current Secretary General is a Pakistani diplomat, Amjad Hussain B. Sial.
Question 8
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The United Nation General Assembly appoints the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the recommendation of ______.

A
Secretariat

B
World bank

C
Security council

D
All of these

Solution

The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly, on the recommendation of the Security Council. The appointment of Secretary-General is specifically provided under Article 97 UN Charter
Question 9
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Pacific Alliance is a trade bloc, with some features of further integration. It currently has four member states. Which of the following is not a member of Pacific Alliance?

A
Chile

B
Peru

C
Colombia

D
Brazil

Solution

The Pacific Alliance is a regional integration initiative formed by Chile, Columbia, Mexico, and Peru on April 28, 2011. The main purpose of the Pacific Alliance is that its members form a regional trading bloc and promote stronger economic ties with the Asia-Pacific region.
Question 10
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The world Economic forum (WEF) has launched a new Global Centre for Cyber security in a bid to safeguard the world from hackers and growing data breaches especially from nation states. Where is the headquarter of this centre located?

A
Paris

B
Bengaluru

C
New York

D
Geneva
Solution
- In a bid to safeguard the world from hackers and growing data breaches, the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched new Global Centre for Cyber security.
- The centre will be headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and operational from March 2018.