International Events (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

21. Where did the former President of the USA give his interview recently? [69th B.P.S.C. (Pre)2023]

(a) Rome
(b) Sarajevo
(c) Athens
(d) Amsterdam

Correct Answer: (c) Athens

Solution:In June 2023 USA former President Barack Obama gave his interview in Athens where he said India may pull apart over minority rights.

22. On which date did India begin its two-year term as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

(a) 1 October, 2020
(b) 1 November, 2020
(c) 1 January, 2021
(d) 1 July, 2021
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) 1 January, 2021

Solution:On 1 January, 2021, India begins its two-year term as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council. The UN Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It has 15 Members, and each Member has one vote.

23. Who was the foreign Chief Guest in the Republic parade in 2021? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Boris Johnson
(b) Vladimir Putin Day
(c) Barack Obama
(d) Sheikh Hasina
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (a) Boris Johnson

Solution:For the 2021 Republic Day parade, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was invited to be the chief guest. The announcement of his invitation was made in December 2020 during the visit of the British foreign secretary. But, it was cancelled in the first week of January, when COVID-19 cases in the UK were shooting up. In Republic Day, 2024 Emmanuel Macron (President of France) was the Chief Guest.

24. With reference to the Pope Benedict XVI, who died recently, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? [U.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

1. He was a native of Germany.

2. He was the first Pope to resign in 600 years.

Select the correct answer using the code given below -

Code -

(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Only 1

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Solution:Pope Benedict XVI, original name Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger was born on April 16, 1927 in Bavaria, Germany. He was bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. On February 28, 2013, Pope Benedict announced his resignation, becoming the first pope in almost 600 years to resign from the papacy. He was died on December 31, 2022 at the age of 95. Hence option(c) is correct answer.

25. Plane of which Airline crashed in Nepal in January, 2023? [U.P.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Nepal Airline
(b) Tara Airline
(c) Buddha Airline
(d) Yeti Airline

Correct Answer: (d) Yeti Airline

Solution:Plane of Nepal's Yeti Airline crashed in January, 2023. There were 72 passengers on the twin- engine ATR 72 aircraft. As per report, rescuers recovered 71 bodies, with one unaccounted person presumed to be dead.

26. Consider the following statements with reference to 'Operation Ajay' - [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

1. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the launch of 'Operation Ajay'.

2. It was started to bring back Indians stranded in war- hit Israel.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Code

(a) Only I
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Solution:On 11 October 2023, Government of India launched Operation Ajay to facilitate return of Indian citizens from Israel. So far 1309 Indian nationals, 14 OCI card holders and 20 Napalese have returned to India from Israel in Six special flights under operation Ajay. External Affairs. Minister S. Jaishankar announced the launch of Operation Ajay. It is noteworthy that Operation Ganga was announced on 26 February 2022 to evacuate Indian Nationals, mainly students at Government of India's cost from Ukrain through the neighboring countries Romania, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia. Operation Kaveri was launched to bring back Indian nationals from Sudan following a crisis that erupted in Suden on 15 April, 2023.

27. Who is the Permanent Representative of India in the UN? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Tarun Bajaj
(b) T. S. Tirumurti
(c) Ajay Seth
(d) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) T. S. Tirumurti

Solution:T. S. Tirumurti was the Permanent Representative of India in the UN May 2020 to June 2022. Ruchika Kamboj is currently serving as permanent representative of India in the UN.

28. On which date did India take over the Chairmanship of the UN Security Council? [67th B.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) 1 January, 2021
(b) 1 March, 2021
(c) 1 April, 2021
(d) 1 August, 2021
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) 1 August, 2021

Solution:India took over the Presidency of the UN Security Council on August 1,2021. In December 2023 India assumed rotating Presidency of UNSC second time in its two year tenure. The UN Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It has 15 Members, and each Member has one vote.

29. Governments of India and Portugal have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a National heritage Complex in India. This will be developed Where? [Chhatisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
(b) Kannur, Kerala
(c) Palghar, Maharashtra
(d) Lothal, Gujarat

Correct Answer: (d) Lothal, Gujarat

Solution:The Government of India and Portugal have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a National Maritime Heritage Complex developing at Lothal in Gujarat. The Total cost of the National Maritime Complex project is Rs. 3500 crores. NMHC would be developed in an area of about 400 acres, along with four amusement parts, Hotels and Resorts on PPP model.

30. Which country's former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe was shot dead during the election campaign in July 2022 ? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2022]

(a) France
(b) Japan
(c) Ukraine
(d) Sri Lanka
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Japan

Solution:The former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe was shot dead during the election campaign on 8th July 2022. Present Prime Minister of Japan is Fumio Kishida (since October, 2021)

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