11 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.
Showing 11–11 of 11 questions
Shirin Ebadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003, is from Iran. She is an Iranian lawyer, former judge, and human rights activist. Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her significant efforts in promoting democracy and human rights, particularly focusing on the rights of women and children in Iran. She is the first Iranian and the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2004 | (c) Iran |
This page covers 11 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.
