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Afro-Asian solidarity as a central element of India's foreign policy was initiated by which of the following Prime Ministers?

A) Narendra Modi B) I.K. Gujral
C) J.L. Nehru D) Manmohan Singh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) J.L. Nehru

Explanation:

The tone for that 1955 conference on Afro-Asian solidarity was actually set by then Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru almost a decade earlier.

The first large-scale Asian–African or Afro–Asian Conference—also known as the Bandung Conference was a meeting of Asian and African states, most of which were newly independent, which took place on 18-24 April 1955 in Bandung, Indonesia.

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Which Asian country has opened 'Duge Bridge' (world's highest road bridge) for use in year 2016?

A) China B) Russia
C) Japan D) India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) China

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The headquarters of ‘Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’ is located at

A) Singapore B) Manila  
C) Bangkok D) Hong Kong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Singapore

Explanation:

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP or ESCAP), located in the United Nations Building in Rajadamnern Nok Avenue in Bangkok, Thailand, is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, under theadministrative direction of the United Nations.

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Indian Women’s hockey team secured which of the following position in Asian Champions Trophy 2013?

A) First B) Second
C) Third D) Fourth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Second

Explanation:

Indian Women’s hockey team secured second position in Asian Champions Trophy 2013.

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Match the following

             Artist                           Art form

1. Gauri Shankar Devilal              a. Flute
2. Hari Prasad Chaurasia              b. Painting
3. M.F. Hussain                            c. Kathak
4. Zakir Hussain                          d. Tabla

A) 1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b,4-d D) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b,4-d

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In each below is given a statement followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then consider the two conclusions together and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement Give answer:

Statement:

For the first time India will invite heads of ten Asian nations for the Republic day 2018 celebrations. ASEAN is the association of south-east Asian nations. Its members are Vietnam, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Brunei, Malaysia and Myanmar.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?


Conclusions:
(i) Republic day 2018 will be the first event ever where so many leaders will together will be the chief guests at the parade which would showcase India’s Military might.
(ii) India is the only country among southeast Asian nations which celebrates Republic Day.
(iii) India and ASEAN are actively engaged in a comprehensive economic partnership, which is expected to emerge as the largest regional trading arrangement.

A) If only conclusion II follows B) If only conclusion I, III follows
C) If only conclusion I follows D) If only conclusion III follows
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) If only conclusion I follows

Explanation:

(i)The statement can be concluded from the given statement because it describes that Republic day 2018 will witness so many leaders for the first time which is also mentioned in the given statement that for the first time India will invite heads of ten ASEAN nations for Republic day 2018 celebrations.
(ii) This statement cannot be concluded from the given statement as it is not mentioned in the given statements.
(iii) This also cannot be concluded as no information is given about India and Asian’s economic partnership.

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In which sport in Asian Games, India has won maximum Gold Medals?

A) Athletics B) Hockey
C) Wrestling D) Shooting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Athletics

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The Headquarter of The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is located in?

A) Beijing B) Shanghai
C) Xinijiang D) Hong Kong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Beijing

Explanation:

Explanation: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank (MDB) conceived for the 21st century. The Bank's foundation is built on the lessons of experience of existing MDBs and the private sector. Its modus operandi will be lean, clean and green: it is situated in Beijing, China.

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