286. The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are

1. 1. Canada, China, France, Russia, and U.S.A.

   
   
   

   2. China, France, Russia, U.K. and U.S.A.

   
   
   

   3. Japan, West Germany, Russia, U.K. and U.S.A

   
   
   

   4. West Germany, China, Russia, U.K. and U.S.A.

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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287. How many member countries are there in Commonwealth Nations ?

1. 1. 49

   
   
   

   2. 54

   
   
   

   3. 64

   
   
   

   4. 74

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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288. Which of the following pair is not correct ?

1. 1. World Press Freedom Day 3 May

   
   
   

   2. World Day for Water 11 July

   
   
   

   3. World Environment Day 5 June

   
   
   

   4. World Refugee Day 20 June

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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289. What is the main work regarding education by the UNESCO ?

1. 1. To provide basic education all, expand access to basic education

   
   
   

   2. Improve the quality of basic education

   
   
   

   3. Education for the 21st century

   
   
   

   4. All the above

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: D

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290. With reference to United Nations, consider the following statements
     1. The Economic and Social council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States.
     2. It is elected by a 2/3 majority of the General Assembly for a 3 years term.
     Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

1. 1. 1 only

   
   
   

   2. 2 only

   
   
   

   3. Both 1 and 2

   
   
   

   4. Neither 1 nor 2

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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