Reading Section
1.
Consider the following statements regarding East Asia Summit
1. It is established in 2005 and first Summit was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
2. India is not a member of EAS.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
EAS established in 2005 and its first summit was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
India is a member of EAS.
2.
AmazonFACE is lauched with the aim to study how Amazon Rainforest will respond to future atmospheric CO2 levels . Which country launched AmazonFACE?
- [A] Brazil
- [B] Peru
- [C] Colombia
- [D] Ecuador
Correct Answer: A [Brazil]
Notes:
3.
Rehabilitation Council of India works under which Ministry?
- [A] Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
- [B] Ministry of Home Affairs
- [C] Ministry of Social Justice & Empowernment
- [D] Ministry of Law & JUstice
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Social Justice & Empowernment]
Notes:
4.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Cyclone Montha?
1. It is a Tropical Cyclone and the name Montha is given by Thailand which means 'Fragrant Flower'.
2. Tropical cyclone is also known as Willy-Willies in Atlantic and Hurrricanes in Western Australia
- [A] Only 1
- [B] Only 2
- [C] Both 1 & 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Tropical cyclone is known as Hurricanes in Atlantic, Willy-Willies in western Australia and Typhoon in West Pacific & South China Sea.
5.
The leader of which country recently receive Soith Korea's Highest National Honour 'Grand Order of Mugunghwa'?
- [A] Putin, Russia
- [B] Emmanual Macron, France
- [C] Narendra Modi, India
- [D] Donald Trump, United States of America
Correct Answer: D [Donald Trump, United States of America]
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