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The headquarters of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is located in -
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
The OPEC Secretariat is the executive organ of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Located in Vienna, it also functions as the headquarters of the organization.
2
Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontiers), often in the news, is
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Medecins Sans Frontiers sometimes rendered in English as Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian medical non - governmental organisation (NGO) of French origin best known for its projects in conflict zones and in countries affected by endemic diseases.
3
Tuvalu has become a point of discussion. Why?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Tuvalu is the world's fourth smallest country, the archipelago of six coral atolls and three islands covers an area of just 26 km2. The existence of the low - lying islands is threatened by rising sea levels caused by global warming.
4
When did World Health Organization (WHO) come into force?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
WHO's Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948.
5
When and where was the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong-un held?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
The summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un was held in Singapore on 12 June 2018.
6
Security Council of the UN comprises of 10 non - permanent members and their tenure is . . . . . . . . . .
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The ten elected or non - permanent members have a tenure of two years.
7
Consider the following countries:
1. Australia
2. Canada
3. China
4. India
5. Japan
6. USA
Which of the above are among the 'free - trade partners' of ASEAN?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
ASEAN has five free trade agreements (FTAs) with six Dialogue Partners, namely China, Japan, Republic of Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand.
8
When was Lake Chad Basin Commission founded :
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Lake Chad Basin Commission was founded on 22nd May 1964.
9
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Ocean Rim Association :
1. The 13th Council of Ministers Meeting of the Association was held in November 2013 in Perth.
2. India was elected Chair of the Association from 2013 to 2015.
3. There are twenty member nations in the Association.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
All the statements about Indian Ocean Rim Association are correct.
10
Consider the following statements :
1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC.
2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).