world political, socio economic panorama & issues (international) MCQ section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements about Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

1. AIIB is an international financial institution proposed by Japan which seeks to provide support to infrastructure projects in Asia.
2. its headquarters are located at Beijing.
3. India along with other 20 member nations were founding member of AIIB.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 only

d) All of the above

Question : 2

Which among the following companies has joined hand with World Wide Fund (WWF) to launch the “Friends for Life” project recently?

a) Muthoot Finance

b) L & T Finance

c) Birla Global Finance

d) Cholamandalam Finance

Question : 3

Consider the Statements:

1. Bangladesh has won the prestigious Women in Parliaments (WIP) Award for regional leadership in the South and Southeast Asia category for closing the gender gap in politics.
2. The award was presented by WIP Global Forum at annual summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 1 only

d) None of the above

Question : 4

Which of the following statements regarding gender parity report of World Economic Forum (WEF) are correct?

1. India has slipped to 114th rank in the overall gender parity
2. India has fared better in health sub-index compared to last report in 2006.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 Nor 2

Question : 5

Which country leads in the production of hydroelectric power in the world?

a) China

b) Canada

c) Brazil

d) USA

Question : 6

Which of the following United Nations’ Organizations are involved in publishing annual report on global food insecurity?

1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
2. World Health Organization (WHO)
3. World Food Programme (WFP)
4. Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)

a) 2, 3 and 4 only

b) 3 and 4 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these