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The South China Sea Dispute involves which of the following countries?1. China2. Vietnam3. Malaysia4. IndonesiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 4 B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3 D) 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

The South China Sea disputes involve both island and maritime claims among several sovereign states within the region, namely Brunei, the People's Republic of China (PRC), Republic of China (Taiwan), Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

Although Indonesia is not part of claims in the South China Sea dispute, after Joko Widodo became President of the country in 2014, he instituted a policy in 2015 that, if any foreign fishermen were caught illegally fishing in Indonesian waters, their vessels would be destroyed.

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Which  of  the  following  statements  about the  Trans-Pacific  Partnership  (TPP)  is  /are correct?

1.The  TPP  was  signed  by  12  Pacific  Rim nations in the year 2015.

2.The TPP is likely to be a game-changer in  global  trade  as  member  countries account  for  about  40  percent  of  global GDP.

3.India is a founder member of TPP.

Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only D) 1 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

3  is  incorrect,  as  India  is  not  a member of TPP

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released two commemorative coins of denominations Rs. 125 & Rs. 10 as a mark of tribute to whom?

A) Abdul Kalam B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad D) B.R. Ambedkar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) B.R. Ambedkar

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In which year was Facebook started?

A) 2002 B) 2004
C) 2008 D) 2009
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2004

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Which Indian state was declared a 'Complete Digital State'?

A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala
C) Maharashtra D) Karnataka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kerala

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Which country launched its first military satellite ANASIS-II ?

A) North Korea B) Albania
C) South Korea D) Argentina
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) South Korea

Explanation:

South Korea has launched its first military satellite named ANASIS-II. This military communication satellite was launched by SpaceX and is expected to reach its orbit in next two weeks. The satellite has been launched with an aim to enhance Korea's ability to defend itself against the North Korea.

 

The Military of South Korea is likely to take over the satellite system in October 2020.

 

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India-born Indira Nooyi is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of which of the following companies?

A) Microsoft B) Amazon
C) Coca Cola D) PepsiCo
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) PepsiCo

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Geographical Indication (GI) is related to ___ having unique geographic origin and evolution over centuries.

A) Hills B) Mountain ranges
C) Plains D) Products
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Products

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