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- Question
The 11th BRICS in 2019 will be hosted by
Options- A. China
- B. Russia
- C. Brazil
- D. India
- Correct Answer
- Brazil
ExplanationThe 2019 BRICS summit is the eleventh annual BRICS summit, an international relations conference attended by the heads of state or heads of government of the five-memberstates Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the third time Brazil has hosted the summit after the 2014 summit.
- 1. Which one of the following viruses is responsible for the recent death of lions in Gir National Park?
Options- A. Canine Distemper Virus
- B. Nipah Virus
- C. Hendra Virus
- D. Foot and Mouth Disease Virus Discuss
- 2. What is the literal meaning of the term "Quo-Warranto"?
Options- A. We command
- B. To forbid
- C. By what authority (or) warrant
- D. None of these Discuss
- 3. 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.
Options- A. 1,2 and 3
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 1 and 2 only Discuss
- 4. Which one of the following statements with regard to the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India is not correct?
Options- A. It was inserted by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951.
- B. The Acts and Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule shall become void on the ground that it violates a fundamental right in Part III of the Constitution.
- C. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review of an Act included in the Ninth Schedule on the doctrine of basic structure.
- D. The appropriate Legislature can repeal or amend an Act specified in the Ninth Schedule Discuss
- 5. Which of the following voted for Brexit in June 2016?
Options- A. England and Scotland
- B. England and Wales
- C. Scotland and Northern Ireland
- D. Wales and Northern Ireland Discuss
- 6. Under the framework of the new partnership with which country, Victory University will help India to Establish a National Sports University?
Options- A. Portugal
- B. Australia
- C. Vietnam
- D. USA Discuss
- 7. Which one of the following is not an exclusive right of the concerned coastal nations over Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
Options- A. Survey and exploitation of mineral resources of ocean deposits
- B. Exploitation of marine water energy and marine organisms including fishing
- C. Conservation and management of marine resources
- D. Navigation of ships and laying down submarine cables Discuss
- 8. Which one among the following States of India has the largest number of seats in its Legislative Assembly?
Options- A. West Bengal
- B. Bihar
- C. Madhya Pradesh
- D. Tamil Nadu Discuss
- 9. The first BRICS Summit, after the inclusion of South Africa, was held at
Options- A. Brasilia
- B. Sanya
- C. Yekaterinburg
- D. Durban Discuss
- 10. Which neighbouring country of India is also reffered as 'Druk Yul'?
Options- A. Myanmar
- B. Maldives
- C. Bhutan
- D. Afghanistan Discuss
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Correct Answer: Canine Distemper Virus
Explanation:
canine distemper may have been responsible for the death of four lions even as two more deaths were reported in Gir, taking the death toll to 23 since September 12.Canine distemper is a viral disease that impacts a large number of wild animals including cats and dogs.
Correct Answer: By what authority (or) warrant
Correct Answer: 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.
Correct Answer: The Acts and Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule shall become void on the ground that it violates a fundamental right in Part III of the Constitution.
Explanation:
Ninth Schedule says that the article mentioned in this are immune from judicial review. It is for the larger good of the society, the government cannot be challenged in the court for his actions. Ninth Schedule was added to the Constitution by First Constitutional Amendment, 1951.In a landmark ruling on 11th January 2007, the Supreme Court ruled that all laws (including those in the Ninth Schedule) would be open to judicial review, if they violated the basic structure of the Constitution.
Correct Answer: England and Wales
Explanation:
The decision by the electorate was to "Leave the European Union" which won by a majority of 1,269,501 votes (3.78%) over those who had voted in favour of "Remain a member of the European Union" with England and Wales voting to "Leave" whilst Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to "Remain".
Correct Answer: Australia
Correct Answer: Navigation of ships and laying down submarine cables
Explanation:
In the exclusive economic zone, the coastal nation has sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing the natural resources, whether living or non-living, including production of energy from the water, currents and winds. However, In the exclusive economic zone, all nations, whether coastal or land-locked shall enjoy the freedom of navigation and overflight and of the laying of submarine cables and pipelines, and other internationally lawful uses of the sea. That means fourth right is not exclusive only for the coastal nations.
Correct Answer: West Bengal
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Sanya
Explanation:
The Summit at Sanya will mark the admission of South Africa to the group, which will extend the geographic representation of the mechanism in a moment when the financial system reform is sought worldwide, as well as agreater democratization of global governance in general.On 14 April 2011, 3rd BRICS (Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa) Summit is to be held in the Chinese city of Sanya, alongside the President of China, Hu Jintao, the President of Russia, Dmitri Medvedev, the Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, and the President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma. The previous Summits were held in Yekaterinburg (June 2009) and Brasília (April 2010)
Correct Answer: Bhutan
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