Question 1

Amnesty International is

Accepted Answer

Amnesty International is a global Human Rights Movement that is not affiliated with any government. It was established in London in 1961 by the lawyer Peter Benenson. The organization works to highlight human rights violations and advocates for adherence to international laws and norms.

Question 2

The recent Land Mines Conference to sign the historic treaty was held in the Capital city of:

Accepted Answer

The recent Land Mines Conference, where the historic treaty was signed, took place in the capital city of Canada. This treaty, known as the Ottawa process, prohibits the use of landmines and was signed between the 3rd and 5th of December.

Question 3

'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the

Accepted Answer

The Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) is a publication created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff that is released biannually, in the spring and fall. This report examines the financial consequences of economic matters discussed in the IMF's World Economic Outlook (WEO).

Question 4

One of the important agreements reached in the 1996 Ministerial Conference of WTO refers to:

Accepted Answer

During the 1996 Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, an important agreement was reached regarding trade in information technology products. This agreement was highlighted by the declaration made by several member countries.

Question 5

Consider the following statements:

Accepted Answer

In the given options, statements 1, 2, and 3 are all accurate. Therefore, option (b) - 1, 2, and 3 is the correct choice. It should be noted that Slovenia gained independence from Yugoslavia, making statement 4 incorrect in this context.

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Amnesty International is

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International Organizations — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Amnesty International is

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