International Events (Part-VI)

Total Questions: 50

11. In the year 2015, 'Earth Hour' was celebrated on: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) 28th March
Solution:'Earth Hour' is a global campaign organized by W.W.F. (World Wide Fund for Nature), which is celebrated on the last Saturday of March every year from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. In the year 2015, Earth Hour was held on 28th March 2023. In 2023, Earth Hour will be celebrated on 25 March at 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Earth Hour in 2024 will be on March 23, 2024 (8:30 pm - 9:30 pm)

12. 'Earth Overshoot Day' for the year 2013 was observed on: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) 20 August
Solution:Earth Overshoot Day for the year 2013 was observed on 20 August. Hence, option (c) is correct.

13. What is Tianwen-1? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) Spacecraft of China
Solution:Tianwen-1 is China's unmanned spacecraft, which landed on the surface of Mars on May 14, 2021. China launched its Mars mission in July 2020. An orbiter, a lander and a rover named Jurong were sent in this mission.

This rover will study the atmosphere and geology of Mars. With this, China has become the second country in the world (the first US) to send a rover to explore Mars. It is noteworthy that on February 10, 2022, it has been a full year since the Tianwen-1 spacecraft entered the Martian orbit.

14. The name of the fastest computer of the world, made recently by China is: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Tianhe-2
Solution:China's Tianhe-2 was the world's fastest supercomputer according to the top-500 list of world's most powerful supercomputer released in June 2014 when the question was asked. In November 2022, USA's supercomputer 'Frontier' was declared as the world's fastest supercomputer in the top-500 list of world's fastest supercomputers.

15. International Yoga Day will be celebrated every year from next year on : [U.P.P.C.S. (R.I.) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) 21 June
Solution:On 11th December 2014, the United Nations has recognized 21st June to be celebrated as 'International Yoga Day'. The theme of International Yoga Day was 'Humanity'. Theme for Yoga Day 2023 was 'Yoga for Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam' (Yoga fot eh World is One Family).

16. According to the recently released 'Global Wealth Data Book 2014' by Swiss banking group Credit Suisse, 10% of India's wealthiest people currently control how much of wealth in their country? [U.P.P.C.S. (R.I.) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) 75%
Solution:The Zurich-based banking group founded in 1856 released the 'Global Wealth Data Book 2014' in December, 2014.

According, to its report 10% of the wealthiest people in India control 74% of the country's wealth. According to the latest report released in 2022. Total Global Wealth grew by 9.8% and Wealth per adult reached USD 87,489.

17. Whose mind is the 'Occupy Central' Movement of Hong Kong? [U.P.P.C.S. (R.L.) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Benny Tai-Yu-ting
Solution:Hong Kong's 'Occupy Central' Movement is the brainchild of Benny Tai-Yu-ting, associate professor of Law at the University of Hong Kong.

18. Who among of the following has been named by the President of the United States of America as the new U.S. Ambassador to India? [U.P.P.C.S. (R.I.) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) Richard Rahul Verma
Solution:Indian-American, Richard Rahul Verma held the post of U.S. Ambassador to India from December, 2014 to 20th January, 2017. Presently, A. Elizabeth Jones is the US Ambassador to India appointed in October, 2022. Eric Garcetti has been appointed as U.S. Ambassoder to India on March, 2023.

19. The world's oldest man, Arturo Licata, who died at the age of 111 on February 28, 2014 was living in : [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Italy
Solution:The world's oldest man, Arturo Licata, who died at the age of 111 on February 28, 2014 was living in Italy. Hence, option (a) is correct.

20. In which country the Arab witnessed its uprising in 2011? [R.A.S./R.T.S (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Tunisia
Solution:The wave of the public rebellion and demonstrations in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa during the year 2010-12 was termed as 'Arab Spring'. The movement often took place in Arabic-speaking countries.

The latest uprisings of people of Arab region began in Tunisia on 18th December, 2010. The first uprising of people of Arab region was known as 'Chameli Kranti' in the media. The revolution began in Yeman on January 18, 2011 and then in Egypt on January 25, 2011. Such a revolution started in Libya on 15th February, 2011.