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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.

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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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The longest railway line in the world connects _________

A) New York and Seattle B) Leningrad and Vladivostok
C) Trivandrum and Guwahati D) Perth and Sydney
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Leningrad and Vladivostok

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Which country is constructing a DNA sequencing platform to store ethnic data of about 80 million people?

A) India B) United States of America
C) China D) Indonesia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) China

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Q:

1 m/s equals ____________ km/hr

A) 5/16 B) 16/5
C) 18/5 D) 5/18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18/5

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What is the power rating (in W) of a bulb if a current of 0.3 A passes through on application of 240 V of potential difference across its terminals?

A) 800 B) 36
C) 400 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 72

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A non-trading company used as a vehicle for various financial manoeuvres or kept dormant for future use in some other capacity?

A) Chit Funds B) Shell companies
C) Nidhi Companies D) Indigenous Bankers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shell companies

Explanation:

A non-trading company used as a vehicle for various financial manoeuvres or kept dormant for future use in some other capacity is known as shell companies.

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Which of the following Indian payment and commerce company has launched the first wealth management product ‘Digital Gold’?

A) DirecPay B) BHIM
C) PayU India D) Paytm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Paytm

Explanation:

‘Paytm’ has launched the first wealth management product ‘Digital Gold’ on its platform to allow customers to buy and sell gold through electronic platform.
Note: Consumers can purchase 24K 999.9 purity gold online and store it in MMTC— PAMP’s secure vaults free of charge.

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What was the name of the party launched by Subhash Chandra Bose in 1939?

A) Communist Party of India B) All India Forward Bloc
C) Azad Bengal Fauj D) Socialist Party of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) All India Forward Bloc

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