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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The World Development Report 2001 focused on "Attacking Poverty". It emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to poverty reduction, stressing the importance of economic growth, human development, and access to essential services such as education and healthcare. The report also highlighted how institutions, policies, and social inclusiveness are key factors in addressing poverty globally.
In January 2001, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck El Salvador, causing a massive landslide in the town of Las Colinas, near San Salvador. The landslide buried hundreds of homes and killed more than 800 people.
| List-I (Country) | List-II (President) |
|---|---|
| A. Columbia | 1. Vicente Fox |
| B. Philippines | 2. Hugo Chavez |
| C. Mexico | 3. Gloria Macapagal Arroya |
| D. Venezuela | 4. Andres Pastrana |
A-4: Andres Pastrana was the President of Colombia (1998-2002), known for his efforts to negotiate peace with guerrilla groups. B-3: Gloria Macapagal Arroyo became the President of the Philippines in 2001, succeeding Joseph Estrada. C-1: Vicente Fox was elected President of Mexico in 2000, representing the National Action Party (PAN). D-2: Hugo Chavez was the President of Venezuela (1999-2013) and was known for his socialist policies and opposition to U.S. influence.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001 | (c) attacking poverty |
| 2 | 2001 | (a) San Salvador |
| 3 | 2001 | (c) A-4; B-3; C-1; D-2 |
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.
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.
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.
