International Events (Part-V)

Total Questions: 50

1. The Ebola virus, which has recently been declared contagious by the United Nations, is named after the Ebola River. This Ebola River is located in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Asia
(b) Africa
(c) South America
(d) North America

Correct Answer: (b) Africa

Solution:Ebola river is located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, where the Ebola Virus was discovered.

2. The director of the film 'Gandhi, and Oscar Award winner who died in August 2014, was: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Richard Attenborough
(b) Rob Skipper
(c) George Aten
(d) Robert Thompson

Correct Answer: (a) Richard Attenborough

Solution:Renowned British film maker-director, actor and director of 'Gandhi' film and Oscar Award winner Richard Attenborough died in August, 2014.

3. UNESCO has approved the inclusion of 'Himalayan National Park' in the World's heritage sites in June 2014. It is situated in : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Jammu and Kashmir
(b) Sikkim
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand

Correct Answer: (c) Himachal Pradesh

Solution:One of the national parks of India, 'Great Himalayan National Park' is located in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh. In 2014, the 'Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area' has been included in the heritage of natural and 'Rani-Ki-Vav'-Patan, Gujarat has been included in the world heritage of cultural category. In the year 2016, the archaeological sites of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University), Chandigarh's historic capital complex (Complex Du Capitole) and Sikkim's Kanchenjunga National Park were also included in this list. In 2023, two more sites- Karnataka's Hoysala temples (42nd site) & West Bengal's Shantiniketan (41st site) has been added to World Heritage sites, by UNESCO. At present there are of 42 World Heritage sites in India (34 Cultural Categories, 7 Natural categories and 1 Mixed category).

4. Jaipur was listed as 'World Heritage Site' by the UNESCO 'World Heritage Committee' in its 43rd Session held in the city [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Baku (Azerbaizan)
(b) Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
(c) Istanbul (Turkey)
(d) Marakesh (Morocco)

Correct Answer: (a) Baku (Azerbaizan)

Solution:India's nomination of the Jaipur City, Rajasthan got inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO during the 43rd Session of the World Heritage Committee held at Baku, Azerbaijan. The nomination of Jaipur City has successfully been done by complying with the various UNESCO guidelines of 2017.

5. How many world heritage sites have been notified by UNESCO in India as of July, 2016? [U.P.Q.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 37
(b) 36
(c) 35
(d) 34

Correct Answer: (c) 35

Solution:India had 35 World Heritage Sites at the time of question. Currently, the number is 42 (till January, 2024).

6. In September 2014, the historic referendum for independence was conducted in : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Ireland
(b) Ukraine
(c) Hongkong
(d) Scotland

Correct Answer: (d) Scotland

Solution:On 18th September 2014, a referendum on the question of Independence from the U.K. was held in Scotland. In this, the public had to choose 'Yes', or 'No'. The percentage of people who opted for the 'No' option was higher.

7. In which country referendum was held in March 2016 for its national flag? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

(a) New Zealand
(b) Venezuela
(c) Australia
(d) Libya

Correct Answer: (a) New Zealand

Solution:A referendum was held in New Zealand between 3rd-24th March 2016 for its national flag. The result of this referendum was presented on 30th March, 2016. The people of New Zealand chose their national flag again by voting 56.6 percent of their predecessor.

8. In July, 2014, India and Russia jointly participated in 'Indra-14' exercise in the 'Sea of Japan'. Its two warships represented the Indian Navy. Which one of the following Indian warships participated in this exercise? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) I.N.S. Shakti
(b) I.N.S. Shivalik
(c) I.N.S. Kamorta
(d) I.N.S. Sahyadri

Correct Answer: (b) I.N.S. Shivalik

Solution:The 'Indra-14', a joint exercise between India and Russia, included two Indian Navy Warships I.N.S. Shivalik and I.N.S. Ranvijay. INDRA-21 (12th Edition) a joint exercise between India & Russia was held from 1-13th August 2021.

9. Which one of the following is India's most admired company as per the 'Fortune Magazine' list released in August, 2014? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) T.C.S.
(b) Wipro
(c) I.T.C.
(d) Idea cellular

Correct Answer: (c) I.T.C.

Solution:In August 2014, I.T.C. topped in the list of most admired companies released by the prestigious magazine 'Fortune'. 'Apple', topped the list of most admired companies in the world released by 'Fortune' in February, 2023.

10. For which one of the following reasons, Akhouri Sinha has been in the news in the second half of 2014? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) He was shortlisted for Booker's Award, 2014.
(b) CBI Director, who at his residence allegedly met some persons who were being investigated.
(c) U.S. Geological Survey named a mountain in Antarctica after him.
(d) He was being considered for the post of next Chief Vigilance Commissioner.

Correct Answer: (c) U.S. Geological Survey named a mountain in Antarctica after him.

Solution:The Geological Survey has named a peak on the Antarctica continent as 'Mount Sinha', named after Indian-American scientist Akhouri Sinha.

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