International (Current Affairs) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 60

1. Which of the following species was among the species classified as 'endangered migratory species' by the UN's Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species in February 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Bengal Florican
(b) Bengal Tiger
(c) Hoolock Gibbons
(d) Asiatic Lion

Correct Answer: (a) Bengal Florican

Solution:In February 2020, the United Nations Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species classified three species of India, the Great Indian Bustard, the Asian Elephant and the Bengal Florican, as Endangered Migratory Species.

2. Which of the following nations is NOT a part of the Quad Group? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 16.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Canada
(b) Australia
(c) India
(d) Japan

Correct Answer: (a) Canada

Solution:The Quad group comprises India, the US, Japan and Australia. This group is also called the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.

3. Indian-origin global health expert _________ was appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of The WHO Foundation in 2020. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Deepak Chopra
(b) J.S. Bamrah
(c) Anil Soni
(d) Aseem Malhotra

Correct Answer: (c) Anil Soni

Solution:Indian-origin global health expert Anil Soni was appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the WHO Foundation in the year 2020.

4. Wavel Ramkalawan, an Indian origin has been elected as the President of which of the following countries? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Myanmar
(b) Bahrain
(c) Seychelles
(d) Cuba

Correct Answer: (c) Seychelles

Solution:On 26 October 2020, Wavel RamKalawan, an Anglo priest of Indian origin, took over as the new President of Seychelles. He replaced Danny Faure in this position.

5. As of May 2020, who among the following has become the world's highest paid female athlete according to Forbes magazine report? [ S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Venus Williams
(b) Sania Mirza
(c) Serena Williams
(d) Naomi Osaka

Correct Answer: (d) Naomi Osaka

Solution:As of May 2020, according to Forbes magazine, Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka was the world's highest-paid female athlete, while in May 2021,.

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka has topped the list of the world's highest-paid female athletes for December 2022, while Indian women's badminton player PV Sindhu is ranked 12th in the list released by Forbes magazine.

6. Where was the headquarters of International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) set up in India in April 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Bhopal
(b) Mumbai
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Gandhinagar

Correct Answer: (d) Gandhinagar

Solution:IFSCA was established on April 27, 2020 under the International Financial Services Centers Authority Act, 2019. IFSCA is an integrated authority for the development and regulation of financial products, financial services and financial institutions in India into an international financial services centre. It's headquarter is located in Gandhinagar (Gujarat).

7. Who among the following has been serving as the Executive Director at the World Bank Group representing Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka since 1 November 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Rajesh Khullar
(b) Anshula Kantsz
(c) David Malpass
(d) Shaolin Yang

Correct Answer: (a) Rajesh Khullar

Solution:Senior IAS officer Rajesh Khullar is serving as the Exeoutive Director in the World Bank Group with effect from November 1, 2020. Apart from India, he will represent Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka as Executive Director in the World Bank Group.

8. Chad Hurley and Steve Chen are computer innovators credited with co-founding _________. [ S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Facebook
(b) WhatsApp
(c) YouTube
(d) Instagram

Correct Answer: (c) YouTube

Solution:Chad Hurley and Steve Chen are computer innovators credited with co-founding YOUTUBE.

WhatsApp was founded by Brian Acton and Jan Koum.
Instagram was founded by Kevin Systrom.
Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerburg.

9. Which of the following countries will launch the first ever wood-based satellite by 2023 to reduce space debris? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) The USA
(b) Russia
(c) England
(d) Japan

Correct Answer: (d) Japan

Solution:Japan's Sumitomo Forestry company and Kyoto University aim to launch the world's first wood-based space satellite by 2023 to combat the problem of space junk.

10. Which of the following countries has been chosen as the co-chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) - supported Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) for a period of three years till November 2023? [ S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) India
(b) Nepal
(c) Switzerland
(d) Japan

Correct Answer: (a) India

Solution:India will co-chair the Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) from November 2020 to November 2023. India will co-chair APAP for three years. APAP is an IUCN supported organization.

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