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International Events (Part-IX)

📆 March 8, 2025

Total Questions: 50

1. Indian-American, Nikki Haley, elected governor in November, 2010 of: [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) South Coralina
Solution:Indian-American, Nikki Haley, elected governor in November, 2010 of South Coralina. Hence, option (c) is correct.

2. Which of the following countries was ranked first in the Environmental Democracy Index created by the WRA in 2015? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (c) Lithuania
Solution:On 20 May 2015, the World Resources Institute (WRI) publicly released the 'Environmental Democracy Index' (EDI) for 70 countries for the first time. India ranked 24 in the Environmental Democracy Index. The top five countries ranked in the Index are Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, USA and South Africa.

3. The International Food Policy Research Institute of the United States of America has announced the 'Global Hunger Index 2010' on October 10, according to which India's position is : [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) 67th
Solution:According to the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2010 released by the International Food Policy Research Institute in October 2010. India was ranked 67th in the list of 84 countries. In Global Hunger Index, 2021 India ranked at 101 out of 116 countries. India ranked 94 among 107 countries in the Global Hunger Index in 2022. India ranked at 111 out of a total 125 countries in GHI, 2023. Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, China are among the top ranked countries.

4. According to the data released by the US Department of Agriculture, which of the following countries was the largest exporter of rice in the year, 2012? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) India
Solution:According to the data released by the US Department of Agriculture, India exported the highest amount of rice in the world in 2012 (9.75 million tones). It was followed by Vietnam and Thailand, respectively. Nigeria was the largest importer of rice in the same year. China is the largest producer of rice in the world. India topped the year 2012-13 and 2011-12. It is noteworthy that according to the data of the Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA) released on 28th January 2016, India is the largest rice exporting country in the world. It is followed by Thailand and Vietnam in second and third place respectively.

5. In the list of "25 most powerful women of the last century" released by Time Magazines in November 2010, where has Mrs. Indira Gandhi been placed? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) 9th
Solution:In the list of "25 most powerful women of the last century" released by Time Magazines in November 2010, Mrs. Indira Gandhi has been placed at 9th position. Hence, option (b) is correct.

6. The tallest building in the world, which will have 101 floors and will be 1667 feet high is being built in : [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (d) Taipei
Solution:The Taipei 101 building, built-in 2004 in Taipei City, Taiwan, has a height of 1670 feet (509m). It was the tallest building from 2004 to 2010. Currently, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building which is built in Dubai, UAE in 2010. It has a height of 2717 feet (828 m) and a total of 163 floors.

7. In November 2009, China protested against the visit of Dalai Lama to which of the following places? [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Tawang
Solution:In November 2009, China protested against the visit of Dalai Lama to Tawang region. Hence, option (b) is correct.

8. In Europe, the first Chair of Sanskrit University was established in: [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) France
Solution:The first university Sanskrit Chair in Europe was established in France. The first Sanskrit Chair at the famous Paris University was established in 1814 at the College de France. France was ahead of England in Sanskrit education. The Sanskrit Chair was established in Germany in 1816. The first Sanskrit Chair was established in England in 1832. The year 2014 was the 200th anniversary of the French Peeth.

9. Which university was ranked first in the 'Academic Rank of Universities of the World, 2010'? [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (c) Harvard University, USA
Solution:Harvard University, USA was ranked first in the 'Academic Rank of Universities of the World, 2010'. Hence, option (c) is correct.

10. In which country is Malala being treated? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Britain
Solution:Malala Yousafzai was brought to Britain for treatment in a critical condition. She was treated here at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Malala was ranked on the cover page of the issue published by Time Magazine in April, 2013. It is noteworthy that Malala was jointly awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize along with Kailash Satyarthi of India.
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