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Q.1) Which of the following Scandinavian country is/are not a member of European Union?
- Sweden
- Finland
- Norway
- Denmark
- Iceland
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 3 and 5 only
Answer-d
Explanation:-
Scandinavia is a large region of Northern Europe that is mainly made up of the Scandinavian Peninsula. As such, it includes the countries of Norway and Sweden. In addition, Denmark, Finland and Iceland are also included in Scandinavia. Geographically, the Scandinavian Peninsula is the largest peninsula in Europe and it extends from above the Arctic Circle at 66.5°N latitude south to the North and Baltic Seas.
Among Scandinavian countries, Norway and Iceland are not member of European Union.
Q.2) Arrange the following associate banks of State Bank of India in order they get associated with SBI.
- State Bank of Indore
- State Bank of Saurashtra
- State Bank of Patiala
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1-2-3
b) 2-1-3
c) 3-2-1
d) 1-3-2
Answer-b
Explanation:-
Brief history of SBI mergers
- SBI merged State Bank of Saurashtra with itself in 2008, in its first merger.
- State Bank of Indore was merged with SBI in 2010.
- This year, SBI has merged its five associate banks – State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of Patiala, State Bank of Mysore and State Bank of Hyderabad and Bhartiya Mahila Bank with itself.
Q.3) G4’s primary aim is the permanent member seats on the Security Council.Which of the following countries comprises the G4?
- India
- South Africa
- Germany
- Brazil
- Japan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 2, 3, 4 and 5
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3, 4 and 5
d) 1, 2, 3 and 5
Answer-c
Explanation:-
The G4 nations comprising Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan are four countries which support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
G4’s primary aim is the permanent member seats on the Security Council.
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding India-US relation?
- US Senate has passed the amendment in its domestic Bill which seeks to recognise India as a “global strategic and defence partner” of the U.S.
- The U.S. had recognised India as a “major defence partner” in a joint statement issued after Mr. Modi’s recent visit to US.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are true
d) Neither is true
Answer-b
Explanation:- What happened?
- An amendment to the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA-17) could not be passed by the US Senate.
- The amendment was intended to recognise India as a “global strategic and defence partner” of the U.S.
Previously
- The U.S. had recognised India as a “major defence partner” in a joint statement issued after Mr. Modi’s recent visit to US.
- The joint statement supported defence-related trade and technology transfer to India and it treated India on par with America’s closest allies.
Q.5) Consider the statements:
- India will sign a contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
- This will give rights to India to mine for precious metal that are trapped in the magma on the seabed of the Indian Ocean.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are true
d) Neither is true
Answer c
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Q.6) Consider the statements regarding International Seabed Authority (ISA):
- It is an United Nations organisation.
- It is an organization established by the Law of the Sea Convention.
- It is an intergovernmental established to organize, regulate and control all mineral-related activities in the international seabed area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, an area underlying most of the world’s oceans.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) All are correct
d) None of the above
Answer c
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Q.7) Consider the statements:
- Government approved country’s first National civil aviation policy.
- Motto of new policy is “Connecting the unconnected and serving the unserved”.
- It allows domestic airlines to fly to international skies of European and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) countries.
- New airlines can also start their international operations with at least 20 planes or 20 per cent of their total flying capacity, on domestic routes, whichever is higher.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) All of the above
Answer d
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