The main aim of SAARC is –

A. Regional Cooperation
B. Internal affairs
C. Non-alignity
D. Peaceful Coexistence
✅ The correct answer is option A.
SAARC aims to promote economic growth, social progress and cultural development within the South Asia region. The objectives of SAARC, as defined in its charter, are as follows : Promote the welfare of the peoples of South Asia and improve their quality of life.

The non-permanent members of the Security Council of the UN elected by the General Assembly for two years term at present include (2 year term which begins on the January 1, 2011) –

A. Japan, India, Hungary, Venezuela
B. Morocco, Cape, Verde, Belgium, Russia
C. Zimbabwe, Venezuela, India, France
D. Colombia, Germany, India, Portugal, South Africa
✅ The correct answer is option D.
For the 2 year term which begins on the January 1, 2011, the elected non-permanent members for this 2 year period will be Colombia, Germany, India, Portugal, and South Africa.

Which Article of the UN Charter established the International Trusteeship System?

A. 78
B. 79
C. 75
D. 74
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Article 75The United Nations shall establish under its authority an international trusteeship system for the administration and supervision of such territories as may be placed thereunder by subsequent individual agreements. These territories are hereinafter referred to as trust territories.

Consider the following statements : 1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
✅ The correct answer is option B.
The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa).