Who was the first Indian to be appointed a judge in the International Court of Justice?
(A) Shri R. s. Reader
(B) Mr. B. N. Rao
(C) Dr. Nagendra Singh
(D) Mr. B. N. Kirpal
Justice Nagendra Singh served as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from 1985 to 1988. He is one of the four judges from India to have been inducted in the ICJ which is based in The Hague, Netherlands.
Whom is the United Nations funded?
(A) Russia
(B) Switzerland
(C) America
(D) member nations
The United Nations is primarily funded by its member nations. Member states contribute funds to support the regular budget of the United Nations, which covers essential expenses for the organization's operations. Assessments for the regular budget are based on a country's capacity to pay, taking into account its relative wealth and income. Additionally, the UN may receive voluntary contributions for specific programs or initiatives from member nations and other entities. Therefore, the correct answer is:
(D) Member Nations
When was the San Francisco Conference?
(A) 25 April 1942
(B) 25 April 1947
(C) 25 April 1946
(D) 25 April 1945
The San Francisco Conference, officially known as the United Nations Conference on International Organization, took place from April 25 to June 26, 1945. Therefore, the correct answer is:
(D) 25 April 1945
In which conference was the final approval on the constitution of the United Nations?
(A) Moscow Conference
(B) San Francisco Conference
(C) Yalta Conference
(D) Tehran Conference
The San Francisco Conference, also known as the United Nations Conference on International Organization, was held in 1945. During this conference, the final approval and adoption of the United Nations Charter occurred. Delegates from various countries gathered in San Francisco to establish the UN, and the charter, which serves as the foundational document of the organization, was signed on June 26, 1945. This marked a significant step in the post-World War II efforts to promote international cooperation, peace, and security.
During World War II, which country officially assisted Germany against Russia while remaining neutral?
(A) Switzerland
(B) Sweden
(C) Turkey
(D) Spain
The San Francisco Conference, held in 1945, was where the United Nations (UN) Charter was negotiated and signed. President Harry S. Truman of the United States gave the inaugural address at this conference, emphasizing the importance of establishing an international organization to promote peace and cooperation after the end of World War II. The UN was subsequently founded, and its charter came into effect on October 24, 1945.
In which year did the French Revolution take place?
(A) 1917
(B) 1911
(C) 1789
(D) 1790
According to Medlin, "The rebellion of 1789 AD was more towards equality than dictatorship." At the time of the French Revolution, there was extreme inequality in the society in France.
Synagogue is a place of worship of___.
(A) Parsi Religion
(B) Taoism
(C) Judaism
(D) Shintoism
A synagogue is a place of worship for the Jewish community. Judaism is one of the world's oldest religions, developing in Egypt about 3,700 years ago.
According to whose basic beliefs did the Greeks view “Political Science”?
(A) From both moral and legal point of view
(B) From a moral point of view
(C) From the point of view of power
(D) From legal point of view
Aristotle: Wrote "Politics" as an extended part of his "Nicomachean Ethics". He is notable for his theories that humans are social beings (animals), and that the polis (ancient Greek city state) is meant to bring about the good life appropriate for such beings (animals).
Who was the first President of South Africa after apartheid?
(A) Zuma
(B) Nelson Mandela
(C) Kofi Annam
(D) Booker T. Washington
On May 10, 1994, Mandela became the first black President of his country. The new Constitution of South Africa was approved by the Parliament in May 1996, under which several institutions were established to check political and administrative rights.
Taoism is an ancient tradition of philosophy and religious faith that is deeply linked to which of the following?
(A) Taiwanese customs and world view
(B) Chinese tradition and world view
(C) Japanese customs and world view
(D) Vietnamese customs and world view
Taoism is an ancient philosophical and religious tradition, believed to be primarily associated with Chinese customs and worldview.
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