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  1. Which of the following countries have formed an association (BRICS) of five major emerging national economies?









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    BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The grouping was originally known as “BRIC” before the controversial inclusion of South Africa in 2010.

    Correct Option: A

    BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The grouping was originally known as “BRIC” before the controversial inclusion of South Africa in 2010.


  1. Which of the following countries is the highest per capita emitter of carbon dioxide in the world?









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    As per the EDGAR database 2014, released by European Commission and Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, Qatar had the highest per capita carbon dioxide emission of 39.13 in terms of emission per capita (t) in 2013. It was followed by other Gulf countries such as Kuwait (28.33), United Arab Emirates (21.3) and Oman (18.92)

    Correct Option: B

    As per the EDGAR database 2014, released by European Commission and Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, Qatar had the highest per capita carbon dioxide emission of 39.13 in terms of emission per capita (t) in 2013. It was followed by other Gulf countries such as Kuwait (28.33), United Arab Emirates (21.3) and Oman (18.92)



  1. The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has been set up for









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    The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, aims to contribute to development plans established nationally through projects that are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable. It promotes infrastructure and sustainable development projects with a significant development impact in member countries.
    Note: The New Development Bank, formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states. Headquarters: Shanghai, China President: K. V. Kamath First president: K. V. Kamath Founded: 15 July 2014, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.

    Correct Option: A

    The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, aims to contribute to development plans established nationally through projects that are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable. It promotes infrastructure and sustainable development projects with a significant development impact in member countries.
    Note: The New Development Bank, formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states. Headquarters: Shanghai, China President: K. V. Kamath First president: K. V. Kamath Founded: 15 July 2014, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.


  1. Which one of the following counties is not a member of the “BRICS” group?









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    BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Originally the first four were grouped as “BRIC” (or “the BRICs”), before the induction of South Africa in 2010. The term “BRIC” was coined in 2001 by then-chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Jim O’Neill.

    Correct Option: D

    BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Originally the first four were grouped as “BRIC” (or “the BRICs”), before the induction of South Africa in 2010. The term “BRIC” was coined in 2001 by then-chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Jim O’Neill.



  1. In 2010 a newspaper published its 70,000th issue. Which was the newspaper?









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    The Times of London, on 23 July 2010, published its 70,000th issue, becoming the only National paper in the English speaking world to have reached that number. The paper began in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register and became The Times on 1 January 1788. The Times and its sister paper The Sunday Times are published by Times Newspapers.

    Correct Option: B

    The Times of London, on 23 July 2010, published its 70,000th issue, becoming the only National paper in the English speaking world to have reached that number. The paper began in 1785 under the title The Daily Universal Register and became The Times on 1 January 1788. The Times and its sister paper The Sunday Times are published by Times Newspapers.