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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.

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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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Q:

Karrar is the unmanned bomber aircraft of:-

A) Iraq B) Iran
C) Turkey D) Pakistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Iran

Explanation:

The Karrar unmanned combat air vehicle produced for the military of Iran.

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The 'Beijing Declaration' is concerned with which one of the following issues?

A) Rights of children B) Rights of women
C) Right to development D) Reduction of tariffs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rights of women

Explanation:

The Beijing Declaration was a resolution adopted by the UN at the end of the Fourth World Conference on Women on 15 September 1995. The resolution adopted to promulgate a set of principles concerning the equality of men and women.

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Name the first country to launch world's first 6G satellite named 'UESTC' satellite (Star Era - 12) with an aim to test communications from space?

 

A) United States B) Japan
C) China D) Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) China

Explanation:

China has launched world's first 6G satellite named 'UESTC' satellite with an aim to test communications from space.

 

 

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Which one of the following became a part of China in 1997 following the principle of ‘one country, two systems’?

A) Tibet B) Hong Kong
C) Xinjiang D) Inner Mongolia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hong Kong

Explanation:

Originally designed for Taiwan, Beijing applied the “One Country, Two Systems” principle to Hong Kong on July 1, 1997 when sovereignty of the territory was passed from Britain to China.But “One Country, Two Systems,” which guarantees a degree of autonomy under Chinese supervision, isn’t applicable to Taiwan. The island has evolved into a self-ruled, hyper-democracy that enjoys de facto operational independence

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Which bank has become the 1st Indian bank to link interest rates to RBI's repo rate?

A) SBI B) HDFC Bank
C) Axis Bank D) Yes Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) SBI

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Who among the following was conferred with sainthood by Pope Francis in 2016?

A) Mary Euphrasia B) Kuriakose
C) Sister Alphonsa D) Mother Teresa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mother Teresa

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Children especially in western countries who receive very little sunshine suffer from

A) rickets B) dermatitis
C) scurvy D) kwashiorkor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) rickets

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