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[#116] The first meeting of the UN General Assembly was held in which of the following cities?
Correct Answer

(A) London

Explanation

Solution: The first session of the UN General Assembly was convened on 10 January 1946 in the Methodist Central Hall in London and included representatives of 51 nations.

[#117] The first rice straw power plant has been set up at
Correct Answer

(B) Jalkheri, Punjab

Explanation

Solution: The first rice straw power plant has been set up at Jalkheri, Punjab. The Jalkheri Power Plant becomes operational, not only about 80,000 MT per annum of rice straw shall be consumed for producing electricity, but this will also save environment from getting polluted which otherwise is polluted due to burning of rice straw by farmers.

[#118] The founder member of EFTA are
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The founder member of EFTA are Austria, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Austria, Sweden. During the 1960s, these countries were often referred to as the "Outer Seven", as opposed to the Inner Six of the then European Economic Community (EEC).

[#119] The first historical mention of the holding of the ancient Olympic Games occurred about
Correct Answer

(D) 2775 years ago

Explanation

Solution: The first historical mention of the holding of the ancient Olympic Games occurred about 2775 years ago.

[#120] The first Afro-Asian Games were held in
Correct Answer

(C) Hyderabad

Explanation

Solution: The first Afro-Asian Games were held between October 24, 2003 and November 1, 2003 in Hyderabad, India.