Contemporary Events: World: UPSC Previous Year Questions (General Knowledge)

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Dadaab is a large refugee camp complex located in eastern Kenya, near the Somali border. Established in 1991, it is one of the largest refugee camps in the world, hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees, mostly from Somalia. The three Dadaab camps are Dagahaley, Ifo and Hagadera

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Statement 1 and 3 are correct:

Hurricane Ike (2008) caused major damage in the U.S. and the Caribbean. Hurricane Gustav (2008) led to widespread destruction, especially in Louisiana and the Caribbean.

Statement 2 is incorrect:

No significant Hurricane Kate occurred near 2009. While Hurricane Kate (2003) existed, it wasn’t major or recent.

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Georgia announced its intention to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in August 2008 and finalized its withdrawal in August 2009. This was due to an escalation in hostilities between Russia and Georgia over the separatist region of South Ossetia.

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Luisa Dias Diogo (Mozambique): Former Prime Minister of Mozambique (2004-2010), the first woman in that role, known for her economic reforms. Mwai Kibaki (Kenya): President of Kenya (2002-2013), recognized for economic reforms and handling the 2007 post-election crisis. Rupiah Banda (Zambia): President of Zambia (2008-2011), focused on economic growth, particularly in mining and agriculture.

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) presents the Crystal Award to outstanding artists and cultural leaders who have used their talents to improve the state of the world. This award is given annually at the WEF’s meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss non-profit organization that brings together global leaders to address economic, social, and environmental issues. Founded in 1971, WEF hosts an annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and publishes reports on global competitiveness and risks.

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The Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited is a recognized stock exchange by SEBI. Formerly known as MCX Stock Exchange Limited, MSE offers trading in various segments including capital market, futures and options, currency derivatives, and debt market. It also has a flagship index called SX40.

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Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008. In its declaration of independence, Kosovo committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Ahtisaari Plan, to embrace multi-ethnicity as a fundamental principle of good governance, and to welcome a period of international supervision.

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The Canadian Parliament made history in 2008 by becoming the first in the world to enact a Climate Act. This pioneering legislation, known as "The Climate Change Accountability Bill," aimed to hold the government accountable for implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. By passing this bill, Canada demonstrated its commitment to addressing the pressing issue of climate change and set a precedent for other countries to follow.

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Elephant Pass is a strategic location in northern Sri Lanka, connecting the Jaffna Peninsula to the rest of the island. This narrow isthmus, about 12 km wide, is the only land route between Jaffna and the rest of Sri Lanka, making it a crucial trade route and a significant cultural and historical site.

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The Deepak Parekh Committee was a committee that recommended ways to finance infrastructure development in India.