2001+ General Awareness Questions and Answers with Explanation

Q:

Which of the following are the core functions of the United Nations multidimensional peace keeping operations?

1. Stabilization

2. Peace consolidation

3. To extend support to a losing State in a war.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1,2 and 3	B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only	D) 1 and 2 only

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Peacekeeping is flexible and over the past two decades has been deployed in many configurations. There are currently 14 UN peacekeeping operations deployed on four continents.Today's multidimensional peacekeeping operations are called upon not only to maintain peace and security, but also to facilitate the political process, protect civilians, assist in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants; support the organization of elections, protect and promote human rights and assist in restoring the rule of law.

UN Peacekeeping operations assist in moving state out of conflict towards peace but doesn’t assist a losing state in war.

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Which among the following is NOT a ‘geographical indicator?

A) Kani Shawi	B) Naga Mircha
C) Mysore Silk	D) Darjeeling Basmati

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Darjeeling Basmati

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Q:

Which country has established new 2+2 ministerial dialogue with India similar to India Japan 2+2 dialogue?

A) Britain	B) Australia
C) USA	D) Israel

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) USA

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Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?

A) Nepal	B) Maldives
C) China	D) Afghanistan

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nepal

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Q:

Which nation is not a part of the South Asian Free Trade Area?

A) China	B) Sri Lanka
C) Bhutan	D) India

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) China

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Q:

In December 2017, SEBI raised the investment limit for FPIs in central government securities to over ______ from January 2018.

A) Rs 1.91 lakh crore	B) Rs 3.91 lakh crore
C) Rs 5.91 lakh crore	D) Rs 0.91 lakh crore

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1.91 lakh crore

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Q:

Leeuwenhoek discovered the free living cells for the first time in ______.

A) pond water	B) sea water
C) soil	D) human body

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) pond water

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Which is the state animal of Andhra Pradesh?

A) Mithun	B) Ox
C) One-homed rhinoceros	D) Blackbuck

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