Ca Flashcards
What is the theme of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit?
‘Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence’
The NAM Summit took place in Kampala, Uganda, attended by India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
What is the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?
A forum of 120 developing countries not formally aligned with major power blocs
South Sudan is the 121st member of NAM.
Who were the founding leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Josip Broz Tito
- Gamal Abdel Nasser
- Kwame Nkrumah
- Sukarno
NAM was formed after World War II.
What are the guiding principles of NAM inspired by?
The Panchsheel Pact
Principles include mutual respect, non-aggression, non-interference, equality, and peaceful co-existence.
What significant legislation did Uttarakhand pass in 2024?
Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill
Uttarakhand became the first state in independent India to implement UCC.
What is the primary purpose of OPEC?
To coordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries
OPEC aims to secure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers.
What does the Electoral Bonds Scheme relate to?
Funding to political parties
The Supreme Court struck down the scheme for violating the right to information.
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling on the Electoral Bonds Scheme?
It was deemed unconstitutional
The rationale was based on the violation of the right to information traceable to Article 19(1)(a).
What honor did Prime Minister Modi receive during his visit to Bhutan?
Order of the Druk Gyalpo
This is Bhutan’s highest civilian honor.
Who secured a sixth term as President of Russia?
Vladimir Putin
His election victory has faced criticism for lacking democratic legitimacy.
What concept did the High-Level Committee (HLC) report on?
‘One nation, one election’
The committee advocated for simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and local bodies.
What does the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) provide?
Special powers to army officials in disturbed areas
It allows the use of force and arrest without a warrant.
What new dialogue format did India and Brazil hold?
2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
This format involves discussions between Foreign and Defense Ministers.
What major financial action did the IMF take regarding Pakistan?
Approved the release of $1.1 billion tranche of a $3 billion bailout
This bailout aims to help Pakistan overcome its economic crisis.
What anniversary did NATO mark in 2024?
75 years of its formation
Sweden joined NATO as its 32nd member.
What significant agreement did India sign with Iran?
10-year agreement for the development of the Shahid Beheshti Port Terminal at Chabahar Port
This port development aims to enhance connectivity to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
What was the nature of India’s first nuclear test conducted in 1974?
Operation Smiling Buddha
It was described as a peaceful nuclear explosion.
What is the Agnipath plan?
A new recruitment scheme for the Armed Forces
Agniveers serve for four years, with up to 25% given the option to continue based on performance.
What was India’s rank in the World Press Freedom Index 2024?
159 among 180 countries
The index is released by Reporters Without Borders.
Which countries recently recognized Palestine as a state?
- Norway
- Ireland
- Spain
They recognize Palestine according to the pre-1967 borders.
What significant event occurred on May 10, 2024, regarding Palestine?
UN General Assembly voted in favor of Palestine’s bid for full membership
The resolution passed with 143 votes in support.
