International Events (Part-VIII)

Total Questions: 50

31. The Fourth Ministerial-level meeting of the World Trade Organization was held in : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

(a) Singapore
(b) Geneva
(c) Seattle
(d) Doha

Correct Answer: (d) Doha

Solution:The Fourth Ministerial-level Meeting of the World Trade Organization was held in Doha, Qatar during 9th-14th November 2001, while the 8th meeting was held in Geneva, Switzerland, during 15th-17th December, 2011. The 9th WTO ministerial conference was held in Bali Indonesia on 3th-7th December, 2013. The Tenth ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization concluded in Nairobi (Kenya) between 15th-18th December, 2015. The 11th conference was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from December 11-14, 2017. The 12th WTO Ministerial conference was about to take place on November 29, 2021 in Geneva Switzerland. But it was postponed due to outbreak of COVID-19 virus. The 13th WTO Ministrial Conference (MC13) took place between 26 February to 2 March 2024 in Abu Dhabi (UAE).

32. What is Track 1.5 Diplomacy? [66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Official diplomacy
(b) Non-official diplomacy
(c) Official and non-official diplomacy
(d) United Nations diplomacy
(e) None of the above / More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Official and non-official diplomacy

Solution:When government officials with unofficial capacity and non-official members pursue diplomacy on a single platform, it is called Track 1.5 diplomacy.

33. Who has been chosen to head the Coalition Government in U.K. as a result of Parliamentary elections of May 6, 2010? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

(a) Nick Clegg
(b) Tony Blair
(c) David Cameron
(d) Margaret Thatcher

Correct Answer: (c) David Cameron

Solution:David Cameron has been chosen to head the Coalition Government in U.K. as a result of Parliamentary elections of May 6, 2010. Hence, option (c) is correct.

34. The 8th ministerial meeting of A.C.D. was held in October, 2009 in: [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010]

(a) Dhaka
(b) New Delhi
(c) Colombo
(d) Beijing

Correct Answer: (c) Colombo

Solution:The 8th Ministerial meeting of A.C.D. (Asia Cooperation Dialogue) was held on 15th-16th October, 2009 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The 17th Ministerial Meeting of ACD under the theme, "The New Normal and safe and Healthy Tourism" was held on 21st January, 2021. 18th ministerial meeting of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) was held in New York (USA) in September 2023 under the theme of 'Post-Pandemic Sustainable Recovery."

35. A recently held underwater meeting has drawn attention world over. The meeting was held by : [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Some Somali pirates to make a new strategy for capturing ships for ransom.
(b) Some environmental scientists for promoting awareness for saving water
(c) Some activities environmental awareness for promoting against air pollution
(d) The cabinet of a country to highlight the threat of rising sea level for any country

Correct Answer: (d) The cabinet of a country to highlight the threat of rising sea level for any country

Solution:A recently held underwater meeting has drawn attention world over. The meeting was held by the cabinet of a country to highlight the threat of rising sea level for any country. Hence, option (d) is correct.

36. Who among the following has warned China not to threaten small countries like Vietnam and the Philippines on ocean-related issues? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

(a) Vladimir Putin
(b) David Cameron
(c) Barack Obama
(d) Angela Merkel

Correct Answer: (c) Barack Obama

Solution:The US President Barack Obama warned China not to threaten small countries like Vietnam and the Philippines on ocean related issues and resolve differences peacefully.

37. In the last week of November 2009, who took the responsibility of executing the train explosion in Russia: [U.P.P.C.S. (GIC) 2010]

(a) Lashkar-e-Taiba
(b) Al-Qaeda
(c) Jaish-e-Mohammed
(d) Combat 18

Correct Answer: (d) Combat 18

Solution:In the last week of November 2009, Combat 18 took the responsibility of executing the train explosion in Russia. Hence, option (d) is correct.

38. From the year 2009, NATO will have two new members: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Austria and Uran
(b) Bulgaria and Turkey
(c) Croatia and Albania
(d) Romania and Poland

Correct Answer: (c) Croatia and Albania

Solution:NATO, 30-nation military organization, was established in the year 1949. Macedonia became the 30th member of NATO in February, 2019. Finland became a member of NATO (31st member) on April 4, 2023; whereas, Recently Sweden became the 32nd member of NATO on March 7, 2024.

39. Which of the following is not one of the countries that joined NATO in March, 1999? [R.A.S./R.T.S/ (Pre) 1999]

(a) Romania
(b) Poland
(c) Hungary
(d) Czech Republic

Correct Answer: (d) Czech Republic

Solution:Romania, Poland & Hungary joined NATO in March, 1999. Czech Republic did not join NATO in March, 1999. Hence, option (d) is correct.

40. Which of the following is the newest country of the world? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

(a) Eritrea
(b) Ethiopia
(c) Congo
(d) South Sudan

Correct Answer: (d) South Sudan

Solution:South Sudan is the 55th country in Africa and the 193rd country in the world. It separated from Sudan on 9th July, 2011. The capital of South Sudan is Juba. Its President is Salva Kiir Mayradit. Recently a 30-day ceasefire agreement was reached between South Sudan's President and the sacked Vice President Riek Macher to get rid of the continuing violence in South Sudan.

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