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461. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty NPT is aimed at limiting the spread of nuclear weapons including:
- A. Non-Proliferation
- B. Disarmament
- C. Peaceful use of Nuclear Energy
- D. All of Above
Explanation: The NPT rests on three linked pillars: preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, pursuing nuclear disarmament, and allowing nuclear energy…
Correct answer: All of Above- A. Bilateral
- B. Trilateral
- C. Multilateral
- D. None of These
Explanation: The NPT is multilateral because it is an agreement among many countries, unlike a bilateral treaty between two states or a trilateral…
Correct answer: Multilateral- A. Pakistan
- B. India
- C. North Korea
- D. Israel
Explanation: North Korea joined the NPT in 1985 but announced its withdrawal in 2003. India, Pakistan, and Israel have not joined the NPT as parties.
Correct answer: North Korea- A. UN General Assembly
- B. UN Security Council
- C. IAEA
- D. FATF
Explanation: The IAEA verifies compliance through its safeguards system, including inspections and monitoring of declared nuclear material.
Correct answer: IAEA- A. 12 January
- B. 10 December
- C. 8 December
- D. 25 November
Explanation: SAARC Charter Day is observed on 8 December, marking the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka in 1985.
Correct answer: 8 December466. International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism is:
- A. May 1
- B. February 12
- C. October 24
- D. March 3
Explanation: The UN-designated International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism is observed on 12 February.
Correct answer: February 12- A. Atoms for Health
- B. Atoms for Non-Military Purpose
- C. Atoms for Peace
- D. Atom as Weapon
Explanation: The IAEA grew out of Eisenhower’s 1953 ‘Atoms for Peace’ address, which proposed international cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear…
Correct answer: Atoms for Peace- A. Harry S. Truman
- B. Dwight D. Eisenhower
- C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
- D. Richard M. Nixon
Explanation: Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, delivered the ‘Atoms for Peace’ address to the UN General Assembly on 8…
Correct answer: Dwight D. Eisenhower- A. 2/3 Majority
- B. 3/4 Majority
- C. Unanimity
- D. None of These
Explanation: SAARC decisions are made on the basis of unanimity, so every member must agree.
Correct answer: Unanimity- A. 2016
- B. 2017
- C. 2018
- D. 2019Standardized & Admissions Tests
Explanation: The AIIB received permanent observer status in the UN General Assembly and ECOSOC in 2018.
Correct answer: 2018- A. High Income
- B. Low Income
- C. Middle Income
- D. Both (B) and (C)
Explanation: UNHCR reports that most refugees are hosted by low- and middle-income countries, which together host about 76 percent.
Correct answer: Both (B) and (C)- A. High Commissioner for Refugees
- B. UN Commissioner for Refugees
- C. Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees
- D. Refugees High Commission
Explanation: UNHCR formally refers to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Correct answer: Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees473. Which country joined OPEC two times but decided to suspend its membership again in November 2016?
- A. Iran
- B. Qatar
- C. Indonesia
- D. Venezuela
Explanation: Indonesia joined OPEC, withdrew, rejoined in 2016, and suspended its membership again in November 2016 after OPEC’s decision to reduce…
Correct answer: Indonesia- A. The Supreme Council
- B. The Ministerial Council
- C. The Secretariat General
- D. All of These
Explanation: The GCC has three principal bodies named here: the Supreme Council, the Ministerial Council and the Secretariat General.
Correct answer: All of These- A. Thimphu
- B. Phnom Penh
- C. Beijing
- D. Seoul
Explanation: The AIIB headquarters is in Beijing, China, reflecting the bank's Chinese initiative and central role in Asian infrastructure financing.
Correct answer: Beijing- A. London
- B. Berlin
- C. Washington
- D. Geneva
Explanation: The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Correct answer: Washington- A. Embassies
- B. High Commission
- C. Delegations
- D. None of These
Explanation: The EU's diplomatic missions are formally called Delegations, not embassies or high commissions.
Correct answer: Delegations- A. 1st January 1995
- B. 1st January 1998
- C. 1st December 1999
- D. 1st June 2000World Current Affairs
Explanation: The WTO began operating on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, replacing the provisional GATT framework.
Correct answer: 1st January 1995- A. 10 August
- B. 11 August
- C. 12 August
- D. 13 August
Explanation: The United Nations observes International Youth Day on 12 August each year to highlight youth issues and participation in society.
Correct answer: 12 August- A. 21 April
- B. 21 June
- C. 31 July
- D. 31 August
Explanation: The UN-designated International Day of Yoga is observed on 21 June. India proposed the observance, which was adopted by the UN General…
Correct answer: 21 June