When was West African Development Bank formed?

A. November, 1978
B. November, 1979
C. November, 1973
D. November, 1976
✅ The correct answer is option C.
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) is the common development finance institution of the member countries of the West African Monetary Union (WAMU). It was established by an Agreement signed on 14 November 1973, and became operational in 1976.

Which of the following nations were recently suspended with regard to the voting rights by the UNESCO for not paying their dues to it? 1. United States of America 2. Israel 3. Iran 4. Iraq Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 and 4 only
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Two years after they stopped paying their dues to UNESCO, the United States and Israel lost UNESCO voting rights.

Which one among the following was a major decision taken at the fifth BRICS summit?

A. Establishment of a new development bank
B. Reformation of the United Nations
C. Common military exercise
D. Cultural exchange among the BRICS countries
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Establishment of a new development bank was a major decision taken at the fifth BRICS summit.

Which of the following are members of BRICS?

A. Bhutan, Russia, India, China and Sri Lanka
B. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa
C. Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China and Singapore
D. Bangladesh, Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Canada and Sri Lanka
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are members of BRICS.

With which organisation has the NITI Aayog signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and entered into a three – year partnership?

A. FICCI
B. CII
C. QCI
D. ASSOCHAM
✅ The correct answer is option B.
The NITI Aayog and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 8 August 2018, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and entered into a three – year partnership.