International Events (Railway)

11. The withdrawal of United Kingdom from the European Union is referred to more commonly as: [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 27.01.2021 (Shift-II)]

(1) Britain stronger
(2) Vote leave
(3) Exit
(4) Brexit

Correct Answer: (4) Brexit

Solution:'Brexit' is the name given to the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union. It is a combination of 'Britain' and 'exit'.

• The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020

12. Which of the following has developed world's first malaria vaccine for the World Health Organization? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 03.02.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Merck
(2) GSK
(3) Pfizer
(4) Johnson & Johnson

Correct Answer: (2) GSK

Solution:Developed by Glaxo Smith-Kline, (GSK) the RTS,S vaccine is the world's first malaria vaccine.

• Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites.

• The parasites are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.

13. When did the referendum on Brexit take place? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 09.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) August 2016
(2) June 2017
(3) April 2016
(4) June 2016

Correct Answer: (4) June 2016

Solution:Brexit' is the name given to the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union. It is a combination of 'Britain' and 'exit'.

• The Brexit referendum, took place on 23 June 2016 in the United Kingdom (UK) and Gibraltar to ask the electorate whether the country should remain a member of, or leave, the European Union (EU).

• 51.89% of voters voted to leave the EU. The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020.

14. Australia has one of the highest skin cancer incidence and mortality rates in the world. It is caused mainly due to the exposure to UV rays. Which of the following UV rays are responsible for this? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 09.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) UV-B
(2) Both UV-A & UV-B
(3) UV rays is not resposible
(4) UV-A

Correct Answer: (1) UV-B

Solution:UV radiation is a proven cause of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which often appear on sun-exposed areas of skin

• Ultraviolet A (UVA) has a longer wavelength, and is associated with skin aging.

• Ultraviolet B (UVB) has a shorter wavelength and is associated with skin burning.

15. Which country is not the part of proposed TAPI gas pipeline? [RRB NTPC CBT-1 Exam, 13.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(1) Afghanistan
(2) Iran
(3) Turkmenistan
(4) India

Correct Answer: (2) Iran

Solution:TAPI is an acronym for Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India.

• Also known as Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline, it will transport natural gas from the Galkynysh Gas Field in Turkmenistan through Afghanistan into Pakistan and then to India.

• It is being developed by the Galkynysh TAPI Pipeline Company Limited with participation of the Asian Development Bank.

16. Where will the 18th Leaders Summit of G-20 be held? [RRC NWR Jaipur GDCE ALP Exam, 22.07.2023 (Shift-II)]

(1) China
(2) India
(3) Japan
(4) Australia

Correct Answer: (2) India

Solution:The 18th G20 Summit was conducted at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi during 9-10 September, 2023.

• It was the first time India hosted the G20 Leaders' Summit.

• The theme of the summit was "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam". which means "The world is one family".