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[#471] What is the purpose of 'United Nations Conference on Trade and Development' (UNCTAD)?
Correct Answer

(A) Promotes International Trade with a view to accelerate economic growth of developing countries

Explanation

Solution: The purpose of 'United Nations Conference on Trade and Development' (UNCTAD) is to promote International Trade with a view to accelerate economic growth of developing countries. The organization's goals are to: "maximize the trade, investment and development opportunities of developing countries and assist them in their efforts to integrate into the world economy on an equitable basis".

[#472] What is the population density of Kerala?
Correct Answer

(A) 819/sq. km

Explanation

Solution: The population density of Kerala is 819/sq. km. The average density of population of the state is 819 persons per sq.km. Kerala's urban population figures to 1,74,55,506 persons which is about one-fourth of the total population. Rural population in Kerala is 1,59,32,171.

[#473] Which Academy promotes and develops literature in all the 22 languages of India?
Correct Answer

(A) Sahitya Academy

Explanation

Solution: Sahitya Academy promotes and develops literature in all the 22 languages of India. The Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of literature in the languages of India. Founded on 12 March 1954, it is supported by, though independent of, the Indian government.

[#474] Which of the following agencies related to the United Nations is concerned with promoting the growth of international trade and equilibrium in balance of payments?
Correct Answer

(C) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Organisation

Explanation

Solution: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Organisation agencies related to the United Nations is concerned with promoting the growth of international trade and equilibrium in balance of payments. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), commonly referred to as the World Bank, is an international financial institution whose purposes include assisting the development of its member nation’s territories, promoting and supplementing private foreign investment and promoting long-range balance growth in international trade.

[#475] Which of the following are the members of CARICOM?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Angrilla, Antigua, Trinidad, Tobago, Barbados, Belize, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Dommica, Grenade, Guyana and Jamaica are the members of CARICOM.