International (Current Affairs) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 60

21. Which of the following was Oxford Dictionary's Hindi Word Of The Year 2018? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 22.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Arajak Tatva
(b) Navayuvak
(c) Nari Shakti
(d) Sangathan

Correct Answer: (c) Nari Shakti

Solution:In the year 2018, 'Nari Shakti' was the Oxford Dictionary Hindi Word of the Year. The Oxford Dictionary Hindi Word of the Year in the year 2020 was Atmanirbharta'.

In December 2022, 'Goblin Mode' has been declared Hindi Word of the Year 2022 by Oxford Dictionaries.

22. Tim Brooke-Taylor, who breathed his last in April 2020 in the UK, was known for his contribution to the field of: [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 22.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) acting
(b) architecture
(c) literature
(d) sports

Correct Answer: (a) acting

Solution:Tim Brooke-Taylor passed away in the UK in April 2020. He is known for his contribution in the field of acting. He was very popular for the famous 1970s shows The Goodies' and 'I'm Sorry I haven't Ache'.

23. Who among the following has been named as the Chairman of the WHO Executive Board in May 2020? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 22.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Hiroki Nakatani
(b) Naresh Trehan
(c) Harsh Vardhan
(d) Tedros Adhanom

Correct Answer: (c) Harsh Vardhan

Solution:In May, 2020, the then Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan was named the Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO).

24. Which of the following micro-states/micro nations formally joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 16 October, 2020 becoming the crisis lender's 190ᵗʰ member state? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Andorra
(b) Liechtenstein
(c) Sealand
(d) San Marino

Correct Answer: (a) Andorra

Solution:European country Andorra (Principality of Andorra) formally joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on October 16, 2020, becoming the 190th member state of the troubled lender. Andorra is a nation between the border of France and Spain. Its capital is Andorra la Vella and its currency is the Euro. Andorra is a country with a predominantly tourism-based economy.

25. In January 2020, the United States of America (USA) removed the currency manipulator label from which of the following countries? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 27.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) China
(b) Vietnam
(c) Japan
(d) UAE

Correct Answer: (a) China

Solution:Currency manipulator is a designation applied by United States government officials. In January 2020, the United States of America (USA) removed the label of currency manipulator from China.

26. In January 2020, India has extended a line of credit of USD 75 million for financing solar parks for which of the following countries? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 27.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Nepal
(c) Bhutan
(d) Cuba

Correct Answer: (d) Cuba

Solution:In January 2020, India has extended the line of credit of US$ 75 million to the line of credit for financing solar parks for Cuba. The Line of Credit Agreement has been signed between Exim Bank and Banco Exterior de Cuba for the establishment of 75 MW photovoltaic solar parks in Cuba.

27. In July 2019, a spacecraft of Japan's space agency landed on an asteroid. The name of the asteroid is: [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 28.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Ryugu
(b) Apophis
(c) Bennu
(d) Ceres

Correct Answer: (a) Ryugu

Solution:In July 2019, the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) spacecraft landed on an asteroid named "Ryugu This mission was launched by the Japanese space agency in December 2014. It is a part of Hayabusa-2 mission. This mission is to explore the asteroid 1999 JU 3 (Ryugu)

28. Who among the following was elected the president of Sri Lanka in the month of November 2019? [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 28.10.2020 (Shift-I) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 3.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Maithripala Sirisena
(b) Mahinda Rajapaksa
(c) Sajith Premadasa
(d) Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Correct Answer: (d) Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Solution:In November 2019, Gotabaya Rajapaksa became the newly appointed President of Sri Lanka. He replaces Masthripala Sirisena who was in the post since January 2015. Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn as the President of Sri Lanka on 21st July 2022.

29. What is Gotabaya Rajapaksa's nationality? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Sri Lankan
(b) Burmese
(c) Bangladeshi
(d) Indonesian

Correct Answer: (a) Sri Lankan

Solution:

Lieutenant Colonel Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaksa (born 20 June 1949) is a former Sri Lankan military officer and politician, who served as the eighth President of Sri Lanka from 18 November 2019 until his resignation on 14 July 2022.

30. The Chilahati-Haldibari rail link between India and __________ was reopened after a gap of 55 years in December 2020. [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 24.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Bangladesh
(b) Myanmar
(c) Nepal
(d) Bhutan

Correct Answer: (a) Bangladesh

Solution:The Chilahati Haldibari Rail Link between India and Bangladesh has been reopened after 55 years on December 2020. It is worth noting that a train service between India (Kolkata) and Bangladesh (Gede-Gede) named Maitree Express was run in the year 2008.

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