SNAP GK Test - 1

Patrick Modiano is a French novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2014. His works often explore themes of memory, identity, and the German occupation of France. He is considered one of the most important French writers of his generation.

 Option 3 is correct.

Sher Shah Suri introduced the silver Rupiya coin during his reign (1540-1545 AD), which became the basis for the modern Indian rupee. The currency system he established continued through the Mughal period and British rule.

Extradition treaties generally require that the offense be a crime in both countries (dual criminality) and usually exclude political offenses. The statement that it applies 'irrespective of the trial or legal proceedings' is generally incorrect as extradition requires specific legal processes.

In financial terminology, short-term finance or short-term debt is typically defined as obligations or investments with a maturity period of one year (12 months) or less.

INDRA is the joint naval exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the Russian Navy, which began in 2003.

BSE Carbonex is the index launched by the Bombay Stock Exchange in 2012 to track companies based on their greenhouse gas emission performance. BSE Greenex was launched earlier in 2012 but focuses on energy efficiency rather than carbon emissions specifically.

Lionel Messi set the world record for the most goals scored in a single calendar year in 2012, scoring 91 goals. This surpassed the previous record held by Gerd Mueller.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) was established in 1956 as a member of the World Bank Group to promote private sector investment in developing nations.

SARS is a viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). It is not caused by bacteria, protozoa, or prions.

Ang Lee directed the 2012 film 'Life of Pi', which is based on the novel by Yann Martel. Yann Martel is the author, not the director.

The Indian Banks' Association (IBA) was formed on September 26, 1946, to represent the interests of the banking sector in India.

FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Non-development expenditure refers to government spending that does not contribute directly to productive capacity. This includes interest payments on debt, subsidies, and defense spending. Irrigation is typically classified as development expenditure.

The first Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established in India on October 2, 1975, following the promulgation of an ordinance.

Manmohan Singh, as Finance Minister in 1991, was the architect of India's economic liberalization policies, which moved the country toward a free-market system.

UN investigators confirmed that Sarin gas was used in the Ghouta chemical attack in Damascus in August 2013.

The International Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21, as established by a United Nations resolution.

Bhartiya Mahila Bank was established in 2013 with its headquarters located in New Delhi.

Jose Mourinho of Portugal is associated with Football. He is commonly known as “The Special One”.

The 2012 Doha Climate Change Conference resulted in the 'Doha Amendment' to the Kyoto Protocol, which extended the commitment period until 2020.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the UN organization that serves as the global inspector for nuclear safety and non-proliferation.

The book “Imagining India” is written by Nandan Nilekani.

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was enacted in 2002 to prevent money laundering and provide for confiscation of property derived from money laundering.

Correct option is (1).