SNAP Test: Quiz On General Awareness!

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1. Sunila Abeysekera, the renowned activist passed away on 9 September 2013 due to a long illness. She was 61 years of age. What was the primary objective of this activist?

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Sunila Abeysekera was a researcher, advocate, and spokesperson within Sri Lanka. She was internationally recognized as one of the important human rights activists.

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2. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 is a main legal framework for juvenile justice in India. Under this Act, what does a juvenile or child mean?

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Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000, the “juvenile” or “child” means a person who has not completed the eighteenth year of age, and “juvenile in conflict” with the law means a juvenile who is alleged to have committed an offense.

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3. India and which country on 10 September 2013 agreed to look forward to the development of an Electronics Manufacturing Township in New Delhi?

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India and Japan agreed to look forward to the development of an Electronics Manufacturing Township in New Delhi on 10 September 2013. This indicates that Japan is the country that agreed to collaborate with India for the development of the township.

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4. What is the primary objective of The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Bill?

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The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2012 was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 4 September 2013. It has already been passed by the Lok Sabha.

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5. President of which country on 4 September 2013 approved, through a legislative decree, a special seat allocated for Sikh and Hindu Afghan Nationals in the Lower House of the Parliament of the country.

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In 2013, the President of Afghanistan approved a legislative decree that allocated a special seat for Sikh and Hindu Afghan Nationals in the Lower House of the Parliament. This decision was made to ensure representation and inclusion of these religious minorities in the country's political system.

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6. The country on 10 September 2013 agreed to hand over its chemical weapons arsenal and to sign the Chemical Weapons Convention.

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In 2013, Syria agreed to hand over its chemical weapons arsenal and sign the Chemical Weapons Convention. This decision was made in response to international pressure and concerns about the use of chemical weapons during the Syrian Civil War. By agreeing to this, Syria committed to the destruction and non-use of chemical weapons, demonstrating a willingness to cooperate with the international community and address the humanitarian concerns surrounding these weapons.

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7. Name the person, who in September 2013 became the youngest person to fly a single-engine aircraft, solo around the globe?

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Ryan Campbell became the youngest person to fly a single-engine aircraft solo around the globe in September 2013.

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8. Name the person, who on 10 September 2013 was elected as the ninth President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He is the successor of Jacques Rogge of Belgium, who headed the IOC, from 2001 to 10 September 2013. He was the eighth President of IOC.

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Thomas Bach was elected as the ninth President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 10 September 2013. He succeeded Jacques Rogge of Belgium, who had been the President of the IOC from 2001 to 10 September 2013. Bach is the eighth President of the IOC.

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9. Who was elected as the Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia Region?

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The present incumbent Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia Region is Samlee Plianbangchang from Thailand and has served at the post for 10 years.

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10. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on 12 September 2013 was conferred the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at a function organized in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Sirleaf is the president of which country?

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was conferred the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee. This indicates that she is the president of a country. The correct answer is "Liberian President" as Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was the president of Liberia at the time.

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11. Name the person who was appointed as the President and CEO of the iGate Corporation on 11 September 2013.  On the other hand, he will also serve the board of the company.

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Ashok Vemuri was appointed as the President and CEO of iGate Corporation on 11 September 2013. He will also serve on the board of the company.

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12. Reserve Bank of India on 12 September 2013 constituted an expert committee for examining its?

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The Reserve Bank of India formed an expert committee on 12 September 2013 to analyze and assess its current monetary policy framework. This suggests that the committee was established to review and evaluate the existing policies and strategies implemented by the central bank in regards to monetary policy. The committee's objective would have been to provide recommendations and suggestions for any necessary changes or improvements to the current framework.

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13. Russia lifted the ban on the import of non-basmati rice from India. Why was the ban imposed?

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The presence of khapra beetles pest in rice and aflatoxin contamination of peanuts was the main reason for the ban on rice and oilseeds.

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14. The Health Ministers of 11 SEARO countries adopted the New Delhi Declaration on _________ at the 31st Meeting of Health Ministers. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

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The Health Ministers of 11 SEARO countries adopted the New Delhi Declaration on High Blood Pressure on 10 September 2013.

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15. With which country were the Bilateral Security Matters discussed by India during the meeting held in New Delhi on 12 September 2013?

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Bilateral security matters between India and Mozambique were reviewed at the Minister’s level meeting held in New Delhi on 12 September 2013.

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Sunila Abeysekera, the renowned activist passed away on 9 September...
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 is a...
India and which country on 10 September 2013 agreed to look forward to...
What is the primary objective of The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation,...
President of which country on 4 September 2013 approved, through a...
The country on 10 September 2013 agreed to hand over its chemical...
Name the person, who in September 2013 became the youngest person to...
Name the person, who on 10 September 2013 was elected as the ninth...
Who was elected as the Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia...
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on 12 September 2013 was conferred the Indira...
Name the person who was appointed as the President and CEO of the...
Reserve Bank of India on 12 September 2013 constituted an expert...
Russia lifted the ban on the import of non-basmati rice from India....
The Health Ministers of 11 SEARO countries adopted the New Delhi...
With which country were the Bilateral Security Matters discussed by...
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