International Events (Part-X)

Total Questions: 50

1. At present, how many countries are the members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) 188
(b) 189
(c) 187
(d) 190

Correct Answer: (b) 189

Solution:The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established in the year 1945 with the objective of promoting global monetary cooperation, financial stability and international trade, maintaining sustainable economic growth as well as eradication of poverty. It had 189 member countries. On October 16, 2020, Principality of Andorra became its 190th member.

2. Which of the following has been elected as the Chairman of the International Monetary Fund? [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Indra Nooyi
(b) Hillary Clinton
(c) Margaret Thatcher
(d) Christine Lagarde

Correct Answer: (d) Christine Lagarde

Solution:Christine Lagarde has been elected new President of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She succeeded Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who resigned from his post in May 2011. France's Finance Minister 55-year-old Lagarde is the first women to lead the IMF. She was elected president of IMF on 28th June 2011. Lagarde started her five year term from 5th July, 2011 and was re-elected IMF President for five-year term in July, 2016. The current Managing Director and chairwoman of IMF is Kristalina Georgiena.

3. Who was appointed as an Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund in November, 2015? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Subir Gokarn
(b) Jayanti Sinha
(c) Raghuram Rajan
(d) Y.V. Reddy

Correct Answer: (a) Subir Gokarn

Solution:On 21 November 2015, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet appointed Dr. Subir Gokarn, former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, as Executive Director in the International Monetary Fund. He was appointed in place of Dr. Rakesh Mohan. Apart from India, Dr. Subir Gokarn will also represented Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Krishnamurthy Subramaniam is currently executive director for India at IMF.

4. What was the theme of 'World Tourism Day, 2020' celebrated in September, 2020? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2016]

(a) Tourism and Rural Development
(b) Tourism and Jobs
(c) Tourism and Digital Transformation
(d) Accessible Tourism

Correct Answer: (a) Tourism and Rural Development

Solution:On September 27, 2020, 'World Tourism Day, 2020' was celebrated all over the world. The theme of this day in the year 2020 was 'Tourism and Rural Development'. The theme of this day in the year 2021 was "Tourism for Inclusive". The theme for UN World Taourism Day in 2023 was "Tourism and Green Investment".

5. The United Nations has declared 2003 as the International Year of : [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Infant
(b) Disabled
(c) Fresh water
(d) Ocean

Correct Answer: (c) Fresh water

Solution:The United Nations has declared 2003 as the International Year of Fresh water. Hence, option (c) is correct.

6. How was 21-5-1992 celebrated? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) Unity Day
(b) Alcohol Prohibition Day
(c) Anti-Terrorism Day
(d) Save Environment Day

Correct Answer: (c) Anti-Terrorism Day

Solution:On 21 May 1991, former Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by the terrorist. That is why, Anti-Terrorism Day was celebrated on this date.

7. How was the year 1990 celebrated? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]

(a) Girls year
(b) Youth year
(c) Peace year
(d) German Unification

Correct Answer: (d) German Unification

Solution:The year 1990 is celebrated as German Unification year. Hence, option (d) is correct.

8. The theme of Red Cross Day celebrated in May, 1995 was: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Free medicines for the poor
(b) Eradication of Polio
(c) Dignity of all, respect for women
(d) Care of the sick, treatment of the injured

Correct Answer: (c) Dignity of all, respect for women

Solution:The theme of Red Cross day 1995, was the dignity of all, respect for women. World Red Cross Day was celebrated on 8th May 2018, with the theme 'Memorable Smiles from Around the World'. World Red Cross Day has been celebrated on 8th May every year since 1948. The theme of Red corss Day 2022 was '#BE HUMANKIND (Believe in th Power of Kindness)". The theme for World Red Cross Day 2023 was "Everything We do come # From the Heart".

9. Which of the following was recently declared Malala Day by the United Nations in honour of child activist Malala Yousafzai? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Mains) 2010]

(a) 10 October
(b) 10 November
(c) 1 December
(d) 10 December

Correct Answer: (b) 10 November

Solution:The United Nations has announced to celebrate Malala Day on 10th November in honour of the child Human Rights activist. On 9th October 2012, Taliban militants attacked in the Swat Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, in which she was seriously injured. It is known that Yousafzai has also received the Nobel Peace price along with Kailash Satyarthi of India.

10. How was 24 March (2008) celebrated? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2006]

(a) World AIDS Day
(b) World Handicapped Day
(c) World Environment Day
(d) World Tuberculosis (T.B.) Day

Correct Answer: (d) World Tuberculosis (T.B.) Day

Solution:24th March (2008) was observed as World Tuberculosis Day. World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on 24th March. The theme for World Tuberculosis Day 2024 will be "Yes! We can End TB".

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