International (Current Affairs)

Total Questions: 50

31. How many provinces is the country of Nepal divided into? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 10.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) 5
(b) 4
(c) 7
(d) 6

Correct Answer: (c) 7

Solution:The country of Nepal is divided into 7 provinces. At present there are 77 districts in this country.

32. In its Global Economic Outlook Report, Fitch Ratings cut India's economic growth forecast for the next financial year 2019-20 starting from April 1 to % from its previous estimate of 7%. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) 6.8
(b) 5.4
(c) 6.2
(d) 6.1

Correct Answer: (a) 6.8

Solution:During the question asked in the exam, Fitch Ratings, in its Global Economic Outlook report, cut India's economic growth forecast for the fiscal year 2019-20 beginning April 1 to 6.8% from its earlier estimate of 79%. In October 2019, Fitch Ratings has reduced this to 5.5%.

33. In March 2018, Indian actress was named as the new ambassador of the international award-winning non-profit organisation, Educate Girls. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Katrina Kaif
(b) Deepika Padukone
(c) Aishwarya Rai
(d) Priyanka Chopra

Correct Answer: (a) Katrina Kaif

Solution:In March 2018, Indian actress Katrina Kaif was named as the ambassador of international award-winning non-profit organization Educate Girls.

34. In which year was the term 'Gross Happiness Index' coined by the fourth king of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 10.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) 1982
(b) 1972
(c) 1989
(d) 1964

Correct Answer: (b) 1972

Solution:The term 'Gross Happiness Index' was coined in 1972 by the fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

35. India ranked in the World Bank's Doing Business Report (DBR), 2019. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 19.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) 91ˢᵗ
(b) 77ᵗʰ
(c) 72ⁿᵈ
(d) 82ⁿᵈ

Correct Answer: (b) 77ᵗʰ

Solution:In the World Bank’s Doing Business Report (DBR) 2019, India was ranked 77th out of 190 countries.

36. Who among the following was a World War II veteran, also associated with cricket? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 5.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Brad Friedel
(b) Ivan Cordoba
(c) Alan Burgess
(d) Erik Karlsson

Correct Answer: (c) Alan Burgess

Solution:Alan Burgess participated in World War II and was also associated with cricket. He was a tank drive in the New Zealand Army in England during World War II. Alan Burgess, the world's oldest living first-class cricketer, passed away in January 2021. India's Raghunath Chandorkar is now the oldest surviving first-class cricketer after his death.

37. What is India's rank on the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Index of 141 countries for the year 2019? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 06.09.2021 (Shift-I) S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 26.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 68th
(b) 65th
(c) 48th
(d) 45th

Correct Answer: (a) 68th

Solution:In the year 2019, India was ranked 68th in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Index of 141 countries. India has seen the sharpest growth among the Asian economies, with a six-position jump from 43rd to 37th rank on the annual World Competitiveness Index 2022. Denmark has been ranked at the top position, among the top 63-nation list. It was ranked third position in 2021.

38. Which of the following nations ranked first in the World Press Freedom Index 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 06.09.2021 (Shift-I) S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) India
(b) Norway
(c) The US
(d) France

Correct Answer: (b) Norway

Solution:Norway ranks first in the World Press Freedom Index, 2020, while India was ranked 142 in this index. In 2022, Norway (1st), Denmark (2nd), Sweden (3rd), Estonia (4th) and Finland (5th) grabbed the top positions, while North Korea remained at the bottom of the list of the 180 countries and territories. India's ranking in the Index has fallen to 150th position from last year's 142nd rank.

39. What was the theme of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 06.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Partnerships for a Resilient Planet
(b) Redefining Our Common Future: Safe and Secure Environment For All
(c) Attaining the 2030 Agenda: Delivering on our Promise
(d) Towards 2030 Goals: Making the Decade Count

Correct Answer: (b) Redefining Our Common Future: Safe and Secure Environment For All

Solution:The 20th World Sustainable Development Summit, 2021 was held through video conferencing from 10-12 February, 2021. The theme of this summit was 'Redefining our Common Future: Safe and Secure Environment for All'. In the year 2022, this conference was held from 16 to 18 February through a virtual medium. The theme of which is 'Towards a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future'.

40. An ambassador of which of the following countries was elected as the President of the United Nations Human Rights Council in January 2021? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Libya
(b) Cuba
(c) Ghana
(d) Fiji

Correct Answer: (d) Fiji

Solution:Fiji country's ambassador Najahat Shamim Khan was elected President of the United Nations Human Rights Council in January 2021. On December 9, 2022 Vaclav Balek of the Czech Republic has been elected the President of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the year 2023. Ajay Malhotra is the first Indian to be elected as the Chairman of the Consultative Committee of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations.

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