1. Consider the following statements :
1. India – Bangladesh Sunder bans Ecosystem forum was launched recently
2. The project was funded by Asian Development Bank and will be executed over five years.
Which of the above statement is / are wrong ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2.

2. Which of the statement is wrong ?
(a) In Kyrgyzstan the U.S. military base is at man as which become one of the focal pointsfor transporting American troops and equipment toAfganistan.
(b) In Kyrgyzstan, Russia also has a military base at kant.
(c) “Tulip Revolution” of 2005was related with the Kyrgyz political movement.
(d) Dushanbe is the Capital of Kyrgyzstan, and its new President is Roza outnbayeva.

3. The 47 Countries attended the two meet for nuclear Security summit at Washington. The next meeting in 2012 will be held in –
(a) New Delhi
(b) Islamabad.
(c) Tokyo
(d) Seoul

4. The Recent Conference on Disarmament and non – Proliferation which held in -
(a) Tehran
(b) New Delhi
(c) Colombo
(d) Dhaka

5. Consider the following statements :
1. Article VI of the NPT Calls for disarmament, but there is no time frames have been fixed within its framework to achieve this.
2. India, Iran, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea are not the member ofNPT.
Which of the above statement is correct ?
(a) 1Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

6. Recently India has raised its objection over the construction of the zangmu dam. In this Context which Country is building this Zangmu dam ?
(a) Pakistan in Pok
(b) Pakistan with the help of China assistance
(c) Bangladesh on the Brahmaputra river
(d) China on the Brahmaputra River.

7. Consider the following Statements :
1. The Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific 2010, an annual Publication of the United Nation Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific released stated that 62% of the word’s Population lived in this region.
2. The report finds that the region’s developing economies Forecast to growby7% led byChina 9.5% and India 8.3% .
Which of the above statements is / are Correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2.

8. Pakistan has objected over the India’s 330 MW Kishanganga hydroelectric project in kishanganga river, Kishanganga is a tributary of which river ?
(a) Jhelum
(b) Indus
(c) Chenab
(d) Non of the above

9. ‘MONUC’ is recently in news. This is related with
(a) This is a peace keeping force of United nation deployed in congo.
(b) This is a peace keeping force of united Nation deployed in Democratic Republic of congo.
(c) It is a rebal group of Congo which recently attacked the UN Peace keeping force that lead to the death of one Indian Solider.
(d) None of the above.

10. Recently President Pratibha patel dedicated an Indian- Style temple in the to wnofLuoyang to the friendship between the people of India and the people of which country ?
(a) Vietnam
(b) China
(c) Cambodia
(d) Laos.

11.Math the following
List I (Hydel Project)                 List II (River)
A. Uri- II (240MW)                 1. Jhelum
B. NimooBazgo (45MW)         2. Suru
C. Chutak (44MW)                 3. Indus.
A B C
(a) 1 2 3
(b) 3 2 1
(c) 2 3 1
(d) 1 3 2

12. Consider the following statements :
1. TAPI gas pipeline is assited by theAsian Development Bank.
2. Turkmenistan is the only Central Asian Countries which is not part of the shanghai Cooperation organisation.
Which of the above statement is Correct ?
(a) 1Only
(b) 2Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2.

13.Which of the given statement is wrong
(a) Under the 1960 Indus water treaty, Pakistan has exclusive right over three of the common rivers – Indus, Jhelum and Chenab.
(b) While India has exclusive right over sutlej, Ravi and Beas.
(c) World Bank has the role of Neutral arbitrator, Under the Indus water treaty, in the disputes between the two countries.
(d) Recently Pakistan withdraw its objection to the construction of India’s Kishanganga Project.

14. Recently with which European Country India Sign Social Security Pact ?
(a) Poland
(b) U.K.
(c) Germany
(d) Czech Republic

15. Consider the following statements :
1. Flight 182(Air India) Nicknamed Emperor Kanishka was blown up by Sikh terrorist On June 23, 1985,
2. Recently JohnMajor Commission of enquiry said that the Canadian Government was responsible for failing to act upon Credible information indicating that the attackwas imminent.
Which of the above Statement is/ are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and2
(d) Non of the above.

16. India bid for a stake in the Sakhalin – 3 oil and gas project.It is in which country ?
(a) Russia
(b) Ukraine
(c) Iran
(d) Venezula

17. Which of the following statement iswrong
(a) In L’Aquilla in 2009 the G-8 Countries agreed to implement a ban on the sale of enrichment and reprocessing (ENR) equipment and technology to countries like India.
(b) Among India’s Nuclear partners, onlyRussia has given a commitment to provide India ENRequipment.
(c) This ban is in Contrast to the 2008. 46member NSG relaxation for India.
(d) Hungary, Currently Chair the Nuclear Supplying Group.

18. Recently an Indian has been nominated as the U.N. SpeicalRapporteur our on the right to education he is : -
(a) Kishore Singh
(b) Ramsharan Singh
(c) Jaswant Singh
(d) Alvir Singh

19.The recentG– 8 Summitwas held inwhichCountry ?
(a) Canada
(b) USA
(c) NewZealand
(d) Australia

20. Which countries Parliament is Known as thestate Great hural ?
(a) Tajakistan
(b) Mangolia
(c) Kyrezstan
(d) Serbia

21. The International Commission on Nuclear Non– Proliferation andDisarmament Panel Concerned at Exemption for India by NSG for India’s Nuclear Programmes.ThisPanelwasset by theGovernments of : -
(a) Norway and finland
(b) Pakistan and China
(c) Australia
(d) Australia and Japan

22. Consider the following Statements :
1. Britain is to review$250million annual development assistance to India. Because India is spendingmillions
2. India is the Single Largest recipient of British overseas aid.
Which of the above statement is / are wrong ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Non of the above

23. State Bank of India and the state General Reserve Fund of which country has signed an agreement to set up a joint investment fundwith an initialCorpus of $ 100 million for picking up equity in Indian projects.
(a) UAE
(b) Singapore
(c) Oman
(d) U.K.

24. India has recentlyPurchased 57HawkAdvanced Jet Trainer aircraft to the IndianAirForce and the navy fromwhich Country ?
(a) Russia
(b) England
(c) USA
(d) France

25. Which country is now chairing the Association of southeastAsian Nation (ASEAN).That country has Invited India to theASEAN + 8 Defence minister’s meeting.The 10MemberASEANwill be Joined by Australia, China. India, JapanNewZealand,Russia, SouthKorea, and theU.S.A.
(a) Vietnam
(b) Thailand
(c) Myanmar
(d) Indonesia

26. Consider the following Statements :
1. Pursuant toArticle 6 (iii) of the bilateral 123Agreement on Civil nuclear Cooperation, India and U.S.A. Signed the accord for reprocessing spend nuclear fuels
2. India’s target was to increase the installed Capacity more than Seven fold to 35,000MWe by the year 2022 and to 60, 000MWe by 2032.
Which of the above Statement is Correct.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither I nor 2.

27. In an effort to end the stalemete in Nepal over the election of a newPrimeminister, India has Sended?
(a) Shiv SankarMenon
(b) ShyamSaran
(c) K. RadhaVinod
(d) K.K.Menon.on its nuclear programme.

28.Which of the statement is wrong ?
(a) India has built Zaranj – Delaramroad inAfganistan.
(b) India has proposed to expanding the capacity of the chabar port in Iran.That India is using for transit of goods toAfganistan.
(c) India has recently gave $ I billion credit facility to Bangladesh
(d) The amount will be released through state Bank of India.

29. Which of the statement is correct ?
1. India and Switzerland signed a protocol to the Double Taxation AvoidanceAgreement that would enable the government get information about some of thewealth illegally stashed away in Swiss banks.
2. This agreement is in accordancewith the organisation for EconomicCooperation and development (OECD). Standards.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

30. Consider the following statements
1. The Archaeological Survey of India is providing assistance in the restoration of the 6th Century temple Complex of vat phou in the Province of Champassak (Cambodia)
2. This pre- Ankorian Site, established by the Khmer rulers, was designated a UNESCOworld Heritage site in 2001.
Which of the above Statement is wrong ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2.

31. Recently India has Prouided $ 15million credit to which country for the completion of the stungTassol waterDevelopment Project.
(a) Laos
(b) Vietnam
(c) Cambodia
(d) Myanmar.

32.Which of the statement is wrong ?
(a) Recently India and Japan have their first armyto army talks.
(b) Japan becomes the ninth country with which Indian Army has bilateral dialogue the other countries are Australia, Bangladesh, France, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, US, andU.K.
(c) India has recently decided to Supend defence exchanges with china following Chinese refusal to allowLt. Gen. S. Jaswal to Join militarydelegation for a high level visit.
(d) India has a largest fleet ofMikoyan helicopters,Which India buy from France.

33. The recent Eighth Asia EuropeMeeting (ASEM) Summitwas held in : -
(a) Brussels
(b) Paris
(c) Amsterdam
(d) Berlin

34. Consider the following statements:
1. The rational behind the setting up Asia Europe Meeting is to balance the relationship between the three engines of growth. The US and Europe have strong transatlantic links while the U.S. talks toAsia throughAsia Pacific EconomicCommunity. Thiswas themissing link.
2. The biennial Summit got off the ground in 1996 with Just the 10 nation ASEAN and the E.U. now on the Asian Side, it consists of the ASEAN Countries, the Republic of korea, China, Japan, India, Pakistan and Mongolia.
Which of the following Statement is / are correct ?
(a) 1Only
(b) 2Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Non of the above

35. The recent International Centre for Integrated MountainDevelopment (ICIMOD) Conferencewas held in : -
(a) Nepal
(b) India
(c) China
(d) Bhutan

36. The recentAseanDefenceministersmeeting – Plus (ADMM+)was held in ?
(a) Singapore
(b) Hanoi
(c) Jakarta
(d) Seoul

37. India has recently signed a new social security agreementwith whichAsianCountry?
(a) South Korea
(b) Japan
(c) Vietnam
(d) Singapore

38. Indra is a jointmilitary exercise between : -
(a) India and France
(b) India andChina
(c) India andUSA
(d) India and Russia

39. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?
(a) Recently America has decided to Support India’s membership in the NSG, the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) the Australian Group and the wassenaar Arrangement .
(b) The currentmembership rules of theNSG, though not formally stated, require adherence to the nuclear Non– Proliferation Treaty or a regional Nuclear weapons free zone (Which in turn requires NPTMembership). And the same treaty requirement applies in the case of theMTCRand thewassenaar arrangement.ACartel of 40 states which governs the Export of Conventional weapons and dual use goods and technologies.
(c) The MTCR deals the export of missiles with a range less than 300km.
(d) Australian groups regulator the export of materials that could be used for manufacturing chemical and biological weapons.

40. Consider the following statements :
1. Recently India has been elected to the 16 member Advisory committee onAdministrative and budgetary Question (ACABQ) that Control the purse strings of theU.N.
2. India has got highest number of vote in this election:
Which of the above statement is / are Correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

41. India and US Signed a memorandum of understanding on establishing andOperationalising a global diseases Detection Centre in ?
(a) Washington
(b) NewDelhi
(c) Bangalore
(d) Newyork.

42. Which of the statement is in Correct ?
(a) India, U.S. sign MoU for global diseases detection. The agreement will Facilitate the development of human resources, both in epidemiology and research,enable Sharing of best practices for detection of and responses to emerging in infection.
(b) The MoU. Would be implemented through the national centre for disease control (NCDC) US and the Centre for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC) India.
(c) There are Currently Six regional Centers across the world these are Guatemala, Kazakhstan, China, Thailand, Egypt and Kenya. India will host the Seventh.
(d) TheGlobal DiseasesDetection Centrewill be establish in NewDelhi.

43. Which of the following statement is incorrect ?
(a) India has been elected to the board ofa n ewU. N . agency to promote equality for Women.
(b) UN women is the amalgamation of Differen united nations bodies focused on women.
(c) It was created in 2010 to look exclusively atgender equality and empowerment ofwomen.
(d) It has 45member executive board that i n c l u d e s theU.S.A. and Britain.

44. Recently Jairas Ramesh Remark about ‘Criminal gas Suzzlers” This comment is towards ?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) Pakistan
(d) U.S.

45. The 10thRussia India-China (RIC) trianglemeeting was held in ?
(a) Sochi (Russia)
(b) Wuhan (China)
(c) Bangalore (India)
(d) NewDelhi (India)

46. The Nehru- Fulbright Educational Exchange Programme isbetween India and –
(a) France
(b) Australia
(c) U.K.
(d) USA.

47. TheGolanHeights,whichremains occupied by Israel since 1967, is originally a part of which Country ?
(a) Syria
(b) Lebenon
(c) Egypt
(d) Palestine

48. Recently India has agreed to establish “Border Haats”with which one of its neighbour ?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Nepal
(c) Bhatan
(d) Pakistan

49. BASIC is a group of large developing nations, it includes these following states –
(a) Brazil,Argentina, SaudiArabia, India and Chin
(b) Brazil,Australia, SouthAfrica, India and China.
(c) Brazil, southAfrica, India and China
(d) Non of the above

50. AT Vhost quits amid uproar over remark against Sheila Dikshist he belongs to
(a) Australia
(b) NewZealand
(c) China
(d) USA

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