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Consider the following statements.
$$1$$. Bharat Ratna is not awarded to the dead persons like the Nobel Prize.
$$2$$. Mahatma Gandhi received the Bharat Ratna Award more than once in the Indian history.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

A
Only $$1$$

B
Only $$2$$

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour, given for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature and Science, and in recognition of Public Service of the highest order. It is also not mandatory that Bharat Ratna be awarded every year. Also, there is no written provision that Bharat Ratna should be awarded to Indian citizens only. It was given only to living personalities and later in 1966 the criterion was changed to be given posthumously
Question 2
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'World Meteorological Day' (celebrated on 23rd March) is recognised by _________.

A
UN

B
WHO

C
Both 'A' and 'B'

D
None of above

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World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on 23 March to commemorate the entry into force in 1950 of the convention that created the World Meteorological Organization. It is UN specialized agency for meteorology, operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences. It is dedicated to international cooperation and coordination on state and behaviour of Earth’s atmosphere, its interaction with land and oceans, the weather and climate and distribution of water resources.
Question 3
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UNESCO celebrates 'World Radio Day' on _________.

A
February 19th

B
February 13th

C
February 8th

D
February 25th

Solution

On 14 January 2013, the United Nations General Assembly formally endorsed UNESCO’s proclamation of World Radio Day. Eventually, the UN General Assembly endorsed the resolution of the UNESCO General Conference, proclaiming 13 February, the day United Nations Radio was established in 1946, as World Radio Day. The objectives of the Day are to raise greater awareness among the public and the media of the importance of radio; to encourage decision makers to establish and provide access to information through radio; as well as to enhance networking and international cooperation among broadcasters.
Question 4
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Who among the following Nobel Laureates has recently announced to put his Nobel medal under auction?

A
Kailash Satyarthi

B
JD Watson

C
Mikhail Gorbachev

D
Jody Williams

Solution

James Watson won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine in 1962 for the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA. He auctioned the award in 2014. Watson is believed to have had several motivations for selling the medal, ranging from philanthropy to a quest for redemption and possibly a rejection of the scientific community.
Question 5
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
$$1$$. Professor Komal Bawa was conferred with the MIDORI Prize $$(2014)$$ for biodiversity for his research on climate change in the Himalayas.
$$2$$. MIDORI Prize is an annual international prize given to an individual for outstanding contribution to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity at global, regional or local level.
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

A
Only $$1$$

B
Only $$2$$

C
Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

D
Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

Solution

The MIDORI Prize is a biennial international prize organised by the AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity to honour individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity at global, regional or local levels.
Question 6
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'World Leprosy Eradication Day' is observed on ___________.

A
last Sunday of January

B
last Monday of January

C
second Saturday of March

D
first Sunday of April

Solution

The World Leprosy Eradication Day is observed on the last Sunday of January every year to raise global awareness on Leprosy, a deadly disease caused by a slow-growing type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. It was initiated in 1954 by French philanthropist and writer, Raoul Follereau.
Question 7
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When is 'World Environment Day' recognised by the UN observed?

A
December 11th

B
December 20th

C
September 15th

D
June 5th

Solution

The United Nations, aware that the protection and improvement of the human environment is a major issue, which affects the well-being of peoples and economic development throughout the world, designated 5 June as the World Environment Day. The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated all over the world.
Question 8
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Indira Gandhi Prize for peace, disarmament and development for $$2014$$ was given to which one of the following?

A
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

B
Indian Institute of Science

C
Indian Space Research Organisation

D
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Solution

The Indira Gandhi Prize for peace, disarmament and development was announced in the year 2014 to ISRO in recognition of its path-breaking achievements, culminating in the Mars Orbiter Mission; its significant contributions in strengthening international cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space etc. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the pioneer space exploration agency of the Government of India, headquartered at Bengaluru. ISRO was formed in 1969 with a vision to develop and harness space technology in national development while pursuing planetary exploration and space science research.
Question 9
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The Pulitzer Prize for fiction in the year $$2013$$ had been announced for the book _____________.

A
'The Orphan Master's Son' authored by Adom Johnson

B
'What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank' authored by Nathan Englander

C
'The Snow Child' authored by Eowyn Ivey

D
None of the above

Solution

An epic novel and a thrilling literary discovery, The Orphan Master's Son follows a young man's journey through the icy waters, dark tunnels, and eerie spy chambers of the world's most mysterious dictatorship, North Korea. Adom Johnson is a writer from San Francisco and associate professor in creative writing at Stanford University.
Question 10
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Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

A
World Thrift Day : October 31

B
Death Anniversary of Indira Gandhi : October 31

C
Universal Children's Day : November 22

D
National Education Day in India : November 11

Solution

United Nations Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954 and is celebrated on November 20th each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. Universal Children's Day also marks the anniversary of the date that the UN General Assembly adopted both the declaration and the convention on children's rights. Universal Children's Day offers each of us an inspirational entry-point to advocate, promote and celebrate children's rights, translating into dialogues and actions that will build a better world for Children.

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Question 1

Only $$1$$

Only $$2$$

Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

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Question 2

UN

WHO

Both 'A' and 'B'

None of above

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Question 3

February 19th

February 13th

February 8th

February 25th

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Question 4

Kailash Satyarthi

JD Watson

Mikhail Gorbachev

Jody Williams

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Question 5

Only $$1$$

Only $$2$$

Both $$1$$ and $$2$$

Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$

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Question 6

last Sunday of January

last Monday of January

second Saturday of March

first Sunday of April

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Question 7

December 11th

December 20th

September 15th

June 5th

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Question 8

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Indian Institute of Science

Indian Space Research Organisation

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

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Question 9

'The Orphan Master's Son' authored by Adom Johnson

'What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank' authored by Nathan Englander

'The Snow Child' authored by Eowyn Ivey

None of the above

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Question 10

World Thrift Day : October 31

Death Anniversary of Indira Gandhi : October 31

Universal Children's Day : November 22

National Education Day in India : November 11

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