International Events (Part-X)

Total Questions: 50

31. Where was the summit of G-7 countries held in 1992? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (d) Munich
Solution:The G-7 was an organization of seven developed countries-France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America and Canada, which was renamed G-8 after Russia joined in 1997. In 1992, its 18th annual summit was held in Munich, Germany. The 46th G-7 summit which was scheduled to be held in the United Kingdom was cancelled due to Covid-19.

The 47th G-7 summit will be held in United Kingdom in 2021. The 48th G-7 Summit was be held in Germany. 49th G-7 Summit will be held from 19 to 21 May 2023 in Hirashim, Japan. The Leader's G-7 Summit vistually was held on December, 6, 2023. It was held under the Presidency of Japan. The Apulia Summit will be held on June 13-16, 2024 in Italy.

32. Which of the following countries is not a member of G-8? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) Spain
Solution:The G-7 was an organization of seven developed countries-France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America and Canada, which was renamed G-8 after Russia joined in 1997. In 1992, its 18th annual summit was held in Munich, Germany. The 46th G-7 summit which was scheduled to be held in the United Kingdom was cancelled due to Covid-19.

The 47th G-7 summit will be held in United Kingdom in 2021. The 48th G-7 Summit was be held in Germany. 49th G-7 Summit will be held from 19 to 21 May 2023 in Hirashim, Japan. The Leader's G-7 Summit vistually was held on December, 6, 2023. It was held under the Presidency of Japan. The Apulia Summit will be held on June 13-16, 2024 in Italy.

33. Which of the following countries boycotted the International Conference on Syria? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (d) Both (a) and (b)
Solution:In 2012, a conference was held in the Tunisian capital Tunis under the auspices of the United Nations under the aegis of the Syrian Civil War. China and Russia refused to participate in this conference. The second international conference was held in Geneva to end the conflict in Syria. In this context, the first conference was held in June 2013 in Geneva.

34. The 9th World Hindi Conference was organised in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Johannesburg
Solution:In September 2012, the 9th World Hindi Conference was held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The 16th World Hindi Conference was held in September 2015 in Bhopal (India). Its theme was 'Hindi Jagat: Expansion and Prospects'. The 11th World Hindi Conference and held in Mauritius in the year 2018. The first World Hindi Conference was held in 1975 in Nagpur. The 12th World Hindi Conference (2023) was organised by Fiji from February 15-17, 2023.

35. In which country did a volcano erupt in early, 1993? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (d) Philippines
Solution:In 1993, volcano erupted at Philippines. Hence, option (d) is correct.

36. Who has been the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago after the election in 1995? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (d) Vasudev Pandey
Solution:Vasudev Pandey was the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago after the election in 1995. Hence, option (d) is correct.

37. Who is Mangosuthu Buthelezi? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (c) President of Inkatha Party of South Africa
Solution:Mangosuthu Buthelezi was the President of Inkatha Party of South Africa. Hence, option (c) is correct.

38. Which of the following European countries a general election held in May, 1997? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (c) England
Solution:In England general elections held in May, 1997. Hence, option (c) is correct.

39. When did John Major become Prime Minister of Britain? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

Correct Answer: (b) 28 November, 1990
Solution:John Major become Prime Minister of Britain on 28 November, 1990. Hence, option (b) is correct.

40. Which of the following countries did not send troops to the Gulf War? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

Correct Answer: (b) China
Solution:China did not send troops to the Gulf War. Hence, option (b) is correct.