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21 questions with worked solutions.
Answer: India should ask the Afghanistan government to ramp up the security of its officials.
A terrorist attack near an embassy calls for immediate security enhancement and coordination with the host nation. Asking the Afghanistan government to increase protection for Indian officials is a sensible and diplomatic response. The other options are either too extreme or irrelevant.
Q2. Which country conducts the joint bi-annual military exercise ‘INDRA’ with India?
Answer: Russia
Exercise INDRA is the joint military exercise conducted by India and Russia. It is a bilateral defence exercise held periodically. Therefore, Russia is the correct answer.
Q3. Which of the following countries are part of the 'NATO Plus' grouping?
Answer: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, and South Korea
'NATO Plus' refers to a proposed grouping of close U.S. allies and partners. The correct set among the options is Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, and South Korea.
Answer: Saudi Arabia
"Al-Mohed Al-Hind 2021" was India’s first-ever naval exercise with Saudi Arabia. The exercise name and the 2021 current-affairs context point to that country.
Q5. India will develop a new hydropower project with which of the following neighbouring countries?
Answer: Nepal
India and Nepal have longstanding agreements for joint hydropower development, including the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project on the Mahakali River. India-Nepal hydropower cooperation is an ongoing bilateral initiative.
Q6. Which country became the first in South America to adopt a specific policy/technology?
Answer: Peru
Peru distinguished itself as the first South American country to adopt the specified policy or technology.
Q7. The United Nations Commission on Human Rights adopted a resolution. What is the implication?
Answer: No replacement required
Based on the UN Commission on Human Rights resolution discussed, the implication is that no replacement is required for the existing structure/policy.
Q8. Recently, Edgar Chagwa Lungu visited New Delhi. He was the President of which country?
Answer: Zambia
Edgar Chagwa Lungu served as the 6th President of Zambia from 2015 to 2021. He visited New Delhi as part of bilateral diplomatic engagements between India and Zambia.
Q9. Where is the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
Answer: Mandaluyong, Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines. India is the third largest shareholder in ADB.
Q10. On 29 Nov 2021, ADB approved what amount for India's specified project?
Answer: 125 Million
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $125 million for the specified project in India on 29 November 2021.
Q11. According to the recently released Henley Passport Index, what is India's rank?
Answer: 83rd
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports by the number of visa-free destinations accessible. India's rank, as per the source, is 83rd.
Q12. India has NOT signed an FTA with which country recently?
Answer: Brazil
India signed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreements (CECPAs/CEPAs) with Mauritius (2021), UAE (2022), and South Korea (2010). Brazil is a BRICS partner but India has not signed a bilateral FTA with Brazil.
Q13. Which country recently launched its first satellite (or space mission) mentioned in the question?
Answer: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka launched Ravana-1, its first satellite, in April 2019. It was deployed from the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the BIRDS-3 project by Kyushu University, Japan.
Q14. Which countries were the top three performers in the International Innovation Index?
Answer: USA, China, South Korea
According to the specified International Innovation Index ranking, USA, China, and South Korea were the top three performers.
Q15. Which country became the 100th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
Answer: Paraguay
The International Solar Alliance (ISA), launched at COP21 by India and France, is an alliance of solar-resource-rich countries. Paraguay became the 100th member of the ISA.
Q16. Which country became the 43rd signatory of the Article VI Forum?
Answer: Armenia
Armenia became the 43rd signatory of the Article VI Forum, which promotes the implementation of Article VI of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) concerning nuclear disarmament.
Q17. Where is the headquarters of 'International Bank for Reconstruction and Development' (IBRD)?
Answer: Washington
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), also known as the World Bank, is headquartered in Washington D.C., USA. It was established in 1944 as part of the Bretton Woods system.
Q18. Which of the following countries was NOT a founding member of ASEAN?
Answer: Vietnam
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) was founded on 8 August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Vietnam joined much later in 1995 as the 7th member. It was NOT a founding member.
Q19. The WHO Foundation has appointed Indian-origin global health expert as?
Answer: Chief Executive Officer
The WHO Foundation appointed Indian-origin global health expert Anil Soni as its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The WHO Foundation is an independent foundation supporting WHO's work.
Q20. Which country hosted World Environment Day (5th June) as the theme host?
Answer: India
India has hosted World Environment Day, most notably in 2018 (theme: Beat Plastic Pollution) and in 2011. India is the answer for this question about hosting WED.
Q21. As part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, how many targets were set under the SDGs?
Answer: 169
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted in 2015, has 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 specific targets to be achieved by 2030.