Current Affairs Questions
International:
Caspian Sea
Which of the following countries borders the Caspian Sea?
- Kyrgyzstan
- Armenia
- Iran
- Azerbaijan
- Russia
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
B
1, 2, 3 and 4 only
C
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
D
3, 4 and 5 only
IUCN Status
Which of the following is correctly matched?
- Animals IUCN
- Snow Leopard Endangered
- Indian Rhino Endangered
- Sumatran Rhino Vulnerable
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None
Geneva Convention
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Geneva Convention:
- Implementation of provisions of the Geneva Convention is monitored by the United Nations.
- The provisions of the Geneva Convention are only applicable in case of War.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Geneva Convention
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Geneva Convention?
- POW has to be released by the country concerned within 6 months.
- The country that has captured the POW can send him/ her only with an Agreement signed by the country to which POW belongs.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
International Committee Of The Red Cross (ICRC)
Consider the following statements about the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC):
- It is an intergovernmental humanitarian institution founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland,
- ICRC has won the Nobel Peace prize thrice.
- The legal mandate of the ICRC stems from the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, as well as its own Statutes.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
3 only
B
1 and 2 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
2 and 3 only
Chagos Archipelago
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Chagos Archipelago:
- The decision of ICJ vis-à-vis Chagos Archipelago is binding on the UK.
- It is located in the North Pacific Ocean.
- It officially belongs to the United Kingdom.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
3 only
Chagos Archipelago
Chagos Archipelago is surrounded by which of the following countries?
- Seychelles
- Mauritius
- Maldives
- Southern Tip of India
- Sumatra
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1, 2, 3 only
B
1, 2, 4 and 5 only
C
1, 2, 3, 4 only
D
All of the above
Diego Garcia
Diego Garcia often seen in the news, is a military base of US present in which island?
A
Galapagos Island
B
Corsica Island
C
Chagos Archipelago
D
Island of Socotra
Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation:
- It is the 2nd largest inter-governmental organization in the world after the UN.
- India, Russia and Thailand are not members but have an observer status.
- Iran is not the member of OIC
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
1 only
B
1 and 3only
C
2 and 3
D
2 only
Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation
Consider the following statement vis-à-vis the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation:
- The OIC has been generally supportive of India’s stand on Kashmir.
- OIC has reserved its membership for Muslim-majority countries.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Caspian Sea
Which of the following countries borders the Caspian Sea?
- Kyrgyzstan
- Armenia
- Iran
- Azerbaijan
- Russia
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 and 2 only
|
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B |
1, 2, 3 and 4 only
|
|
C |
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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D |
3, 4 and 5 only
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IUCN Status
Which of the following is correctly matched?
- Animals IUCN
- Snow Leopard Endangered
- Indian Rhino Endangered
- Sumatran Rhino Vulnerable
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 only
|
|
B |
1 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
D |
None
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Geneva Convention
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Geneva Convention:
- Implementation of provisions of the Geneva Convention is monitored by the United Nations.
- The provisions of the Geneva Convention are only applicable in case of War.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
Geneva Convention
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Geneva Convention?
- POW has to be released by the country concerned within 6 months.
- The country that has captured the POW can send him/ her only with an Agreement signed by the country to which POW belongs.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
International Committee Of The Red Cross (ICRC)
Consider the following statements about the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC):
- It is an intergovernmental humanitarian institution founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland,
- ICRC has won the Nobel Peace prize thrice.
- The legal mandate of the ICRC stems from the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, as well as its own Statutes.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
3 only
|
|
B |
1 and 2 only
|
|
C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
D |
2 and 3 only
|
Chagos Archipelago
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis Chagos Archipelago:
- The decision of ICJ vis-à-vis Chagos Archipelago is binding on the UK.
- It is located in the North Pacific Ocean.
- It officially belongs to the United Kingdom.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 only
|
|
B |
1 and 3 only
|
|
C |
1, 2 and 3
|
|
D |
3 only
|
Chagos Archipelago
Chagos Archipelago is surrounded by which of the following countries?
- Seychelles
- Mauritius
- Maldives
- Southern Tip of India
- Sumatra
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1, 2, 3 only
|
|
B |
1, 2, 4 and 5 only
|
|
C |
1, 2, 3, 4 only
|
|
D |
All of the above
|
Diego Garcia
Diego Garcia often seen in the news, is a military base of US present in which island?
A |
Galapagos Island
|
|
B |
Corsica Island
|
|
C |
Chagos Archipelago
|
|
D |
Island of Socotra
|
Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation:
- It is the 2nd largest inter-governmental organization in the world after the UN.
- India, Russia and Thailand are not members but have an observer status.
- Iran is not the member of OIC
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
1 only
|
|
B |
1 and 3only
|
|
C |
2 and 3
|
|
D |
2 only
|
Organisation Of Islamic Cooperation
Consider the following statement vis-à-vis the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation:
- The OIC has been generally supportive of India’s stand on Kashmir.
- OIC has reserved its membership for Muslim-majority countries.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
Only 1
|
|
B |
Only 2
|
|
C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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