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International Events (Part-VIII)

📆 March 7, 2025

Total Questions: 50

41. Which new country came into being in 2011? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

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.

42. The Abuja Declaration was signed between : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Nigeria and India
Solution:The Abuja Declaration was signed between Nigeria and India. Hence, option (c) is correct.

43. The fifteenth summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation was held in September, 2007 at: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (e) Bangkok
Solution:The fifteenth ministerial summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), a 21-nation organization formed in 1989, was held in Bangkok, Thailand, during 20th-21th October 2003, while the 19th Summit was held in Sydney, Australia from 8th-9th September 2007. The 26th Summit was concluded in November, 2014 in Beijing, China. The 28th conference of APEC concluded in 2016 in Lima (Peru). In November 2018, the 30th conference of APEC was concluded in Papua New Guinea. APEC 2022 Thailand is a year-long hosting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Thailand took place in 2022. Thailand previously hosted APEC meetings in 2003 and 1992. The theme for 2022 APEC meetings is "Open. Connect. Balance." APEC Leaders's Summit 2023 took place in San Francisco (USA), under the theme of "Creating a Resilient ans Sustainable Future for All".

44. Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit 2014 was held at: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Beijing
Solution:The fifteenth ministerial summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), a 21-nation organization formed in 1989, was held in Bangkok, Thailand, during 20th-21th October 2003, while the 19th Summit was held in Sydney, Australia from 8th-9th September 2007. The 26th Summit was concluded in November, 2014 in Beijing, China. The 28th conference of APEC concluded in 2016 in Lima (Peru). In November 2018, the 30th conference of APEC was concluded in Papua New Guinea. APEC 2022 Thailand is a year-long hosting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Thailand took place in 2022. Thailand previously hosted APEC meetings in 2003 and 1992. The theme for 2022 APEC meetings is "Open. Connect. Balance." APEC Leaders's Summit 2023 took place in San Francisco (USA), under the theme of "Creating a Resilient ans Sustainable Future for All".

45. Recently the fifth 'World Water Forum' session took place at: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Istanbul
Solution:The fifth session of the 'World Water Forum' was held in Istanbul, Turkey from 16 to 22 March, 2009. The 9th session of the World Water Forum is held in Dakar, Senegal (from 22-27 March 2022). The 10th World Water Forum is proposed to be held at Bali (from 18 to 24 May, 2024).

46. The fixed date for full withdrawal of US forces from Iraq by the US President is : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) 2011
Solution:The fixed date for full withdrawal of US forces from Iraq by the US President is 2011. Hence, option (b) is correct.

47. Appa Sherpa of Nepal has climbed Everest, the world's highest peak most times. Which was his ascension in May/June, 2009? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) 19th
Solution:Appa Sherpa of Nepal has climbed Everest, the world's highest peak most times. This was his 19th ascension in May/June, 2009. Hence, option (c) is correct.

48. Britain's Carol Ann Duffey has recently been nominated: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) National Poet
Solution:Britain's Carol Ann Duffey has been nominated as a National Poet. Hence, option (b) is correct.

49. Which of the following countries was not recently invited to the summit of American nations held at Port of Spain? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Cuba
Solution:Cuba was not invited to the summit of American nations held at Port of Spain. Hence, option (b) is correct.

50. How many members are there is the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, the defending bloc of former Soviet States? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) 7
Solution:There are 7 members in the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, the defending bloc of former Soviet States. Hence, option (d) is correct.
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