Contemporary Events: World: UPSC Previous Year Questions (General Knowledge)
3 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Contemporary Events: World (General Knowledge). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2000General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: World
Q1. The best performance in terms of Human Development among Asian countries is by:
Explanation
Among the given options, South Korea had the best performance in terms of Human Development Index (HDI) in the year 2000. South Korea consistently ranked higher than China, Malaysia, and the Philippines due to its strong education system, healthcare, high life expectancy, and economic development.
Additional insight:
HDI is a composite index developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to measure and compare human development across countries. It assesses three key dimensions:
Health - Measured by life expectancy at birth.
Education - Measured by mean years of schooling and expected years of schooling. Standard of Living - Measured by Gross National Income (GNI) per capita (PPP in USD). The HDI ranges from 0 to 1, with higher values indicating better human development. While HDI provides a broad measure of well-being, it does not account for inequality, gender disparity, or environmental sustainability. The 2023-24 Human Development Report (HDR), titled "Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarised World," ranks India 134th on the Human Development Index (HDI), while Switzerland tops the list.
UPSC 2000General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: World
Q2. Which one of the following countries occupies the first place in the "Global Competitive Report" of World Economic Forum?
Explanation
In the Global Competitiveness Report 2000 published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the United States ranked first in terms of global competitiveness. The United States secured the top position due to its strong technological advancement, business dynamism, and innovation-driven economy.
UPSC 2000General Knowledge · Contemporary Events: World
Q3. Resurgent Indian Bonds were issued in US dollar, Pound Sterling and:
Explanation
Resurgent India Bonds (RIBs) were issued in US Dollar (USD), Pound Sterling (GBP), and Deutsche Mark (DEM) in 1998.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
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2000
(c) Korea
2
2000
(a) USA
3
2000
(b) Deutsche Mark
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Contemporary Events: World?
This page covers 3 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Contemporary Events: World (General Knowledge), asked from 1996 to 2010. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
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Questions on Contemporary Events: World (General Knowledge) are available for 15 years, from 1996 to 2010. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
