General Knowledge: Geography, World History, and Indian Affairs

The Investor Protection Fund (IPF) is maintained by stock exchanges like BSE to protect investors' interests in case of default by trading members. SEBI regulates but doesn't directly maintain IPF. NABARD is for agriculture/rural development, AMFI is for mutual funds.

Quito is the capital of Ecuador, located high in the Andes Mountains. Colombia's capital is Bogota, Uruguay's is Montevideo, Bolivia's is La Paz (administrative) and Sucre (constitutional).

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the primary international airport serving Washington D.C. George Bush Intercontinental is in Houston, Douglass is in Charlotte, Gatwick serves London.

The London Stock Exchange index is called FTSE (Financial Times Stock Exchange), colloquially known as 'Footsie'. Sensex and NIFTY are Indian indices (BSE and NSE), 'Bullish' is a market sentiment term not an index.

India and Russia signed agreements emphasizing a 'Multi-Polar Order' based on sovereign equality and non-interference. This reflects their shared stance against unipolar dominance and support for multipolar global governance.

Yousuf Raza Gillani became Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2008 as a member of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), founded by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Jamiat-e-Ulema Islami is religious, Awami National Party is regional, Muslim League is opposition.

RBI changes ratios (CRR, SLR, repo rate) to: (1) control inflation by tightening/loosening money supply, (2) maintain rupee value by managing capital flows, and (3) prevent banks from exploiting rate differentials for excessive profits.

HDFC Bank has been recognized internationally for its financial performance and stability, making it one of the most respected Indian financial institutions globally. The bank received significant international recognition in the mid-2000s for its performance metrics and governance standards.

Lakshmi Mittal, the steel magnate who built the world's largest steel company (ArcelorMittal), has been consistently featured in international business publications for his global business acumen. He was widely recognized in global business rankings in the 2000s.

Nafisa Ali, former Miss India and social activist, has served as the chairperson of the Children's Film Society of India. She has been actively involved in children's cinema and social causes.

Kerala was the first state in India to establish a coastal police station as part of coastal security measures. This was done to enhance maritime security and address coastal policing needs effectively.

The Enola Gay was indeed the B-29 Superfortress bomber that dropped the atomic bomb 'Little Boy' on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. This is a well-documented historical fact.

Kokura was indeed the primary target for the second atomic bombing on August 9, 1945, with Nagasaki as the secondary target. Due to heavy cloud cover and smoke over Kokura (poor visibility) and low fuel conditions, the plane diverted to Nagasaki where visibility was better, though still limited.

The term 'hibakusha' (被爆者) is indeed the Japanese word for the surviving victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It literally translates to 'explosion-affected people' and refers specifically to those exposed to radiation from the bombings.

The death toll estimates are historically accurate. Hiroshima: approximately 140,000 deaths by the end of 1945 (including both immediate deaths and those from radiation/ injuries). Nagasaki: approximately 70,000-90,000 deaths. These figures are widely accepted by historians and match the statement.

Sri Lanka has two official capital cities: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (legislative/administrative capital) and Colombo (commercial capital and largest city). This unique arrangement makes it the correct answer.

Greenland is the odd one out because it's not an independent country - it's an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. India, Laos, and Pakistan are all independent sovereign nations in Asia, while Greenland is geographically part of North America and politically a Danish territory.

Turkey is a transcontinental country with approximately 97% of its landmass in Asia (Anatolia) and 3% in Europe (East Thrace). Geographically, it is predominantly considered an Asian country, unlike Monaco (Europe), Senegal (Africa), and Cuba (North America/Caribbean).

To yearn means to have an intense, deep longing or desire for something, especially something that has been lost or is unattainable. Option C correctly captures this definition with 'strong, often melancholy desire.' Option A is incorrect because 'bundant' appears to be a typo for 'abundant,' which means plentiful, not longing. Option B describes 'signify' or 'denote,' which is about indicating, not desiring. Option D defines 'displace' or 'remove,' which is unrelated to yearning.