International Events (Part-VII)

Total Questions: 50

21. The new Pope, Francis I hails from : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Argentina
Solution:Elected in March 2013, the new Pope Francis I (Original name - George Mario Bergoglio) is a resident of Argentina. He was the Chief Arch Bishop of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.

22. The newly-appointed head of the Nepali army (August - September, 2009) comes from: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (c) Native tribes
Solution:The newly-appointed head of the Nepali army (August - September, 2009) comes from Native tribes. Hence, option (c) is correct.

23. With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2010]

1. The Right to Development

2. The Right to Expression

3. The Right to Recreation

Which of the above is/are the Rights of the Child?

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Solution:In the context of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, child rights include the right to development and the right to recreation, while the right to expression is not included. The right to expression is included in the rights to adults.

24. In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2010]

1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participates in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union.

2. European Commission comprises the Heads of State or Government of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution:European Council represents the European Union in trade negotiations whereas the European Commission participates in the legislation of matters about economic policies of the European Union. The European Commission consists of members nominated by the European Parliament whereas the European Council comprises the Heads of Government or State of the member countries.

25. The Presidents of the United States of America and Russia recently signed a historic treaty and committed their countries to drastic cuts in weapons. This treaty was signed on: [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) 8th April, 2010
Solution:The Presidents of the United States of America and Russia signed a historic treaty and committed their countries to drastic cuts in weapons. This treaty was signed on 8th April, 2010. Hence, option (c) is correct.

26. With which country, India has signed Social Security Agreement in June, 2012? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Finland
Solution:India has signed Social Security Agreement in June, 2012 with Finland. Hence, option (b) is correct.

27. Who among the following has been appointed as the 'Goodwill Ambassador' of UNICEF of India? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (c) Amitabh Bachchan
Solution:UNICEF is a United Nations-affiliated organization working in the interests of women and children. In April 2005, Amitabh Bachchan was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador by UNICEF. In December 2016, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as an international ambassador by UNICEF. In 2022, Vanessa Nakate Brown was appointed as an international 'Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF'

28. A World Expo 2010 as a grand event to showcase the best achievements of human civilization was opened on May 1, 2010. Where was this expo opened? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (a) In Shanghai
Solution:A World Expo 2010 as a grand event to showcase the best achievements of human civilization was opened on May 1, 2010 in Shanghai. Hence, option (a) is correct.

29. Who among the following has been appointed by the Government of Nepal as the Goodwill Ambassador of Tourism and Culture? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (a) Jaya Prada
Solution:In September 2018, noted Bollywood actress and former Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Prada had been appointed as a goodwill ambassador for Nepal Tourism by the Ministry of Culture Tourism and Civil Aviation.

30. The first Prime Minister of the Republic of Nepal was: [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (a) Mr. Prachanda
Solution:Pushp Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' (UPCN-Maoist) became the first Prime Minister of Republic of Nepal in August 2008. On 15th February 2018, CPN-UML President Khadag Prasad The current Prime Minister of Nepal is Pushpa Kamal Dahal since December 2022.