World Organisations - Study Mode

[#186] Which mela/fair to be listed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage?
Correct Answer

(A) Kumbh Mela

Explanation

Solution: According to a report released by the Ministry of External Affairs, the Kumbh Mela has been inscribed on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO.

[#187] India is not a member of :
Correct Answer

(B) G-8

Explanation

Solution: India is not a member of G-8.

[#188] The BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has been set up for
Correct Answer

(A) Funding Infrastructure projects in emerging economics for sustainable development

Explanation

Solution: 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). According to the Agreement on the NDB, "the Bank shall support public or private projects through loans, guarantees, equity participation and other financial instruments."

[#189] Official language of African Development Bank -
Correct Answer

(C) A & B

Explanation

Solution: The African Development Bank multicultural status is displayed through the use of two official languages, English and French.

[#190] Which is the official language of the 'Common Market' for Eastern and Southern Africa?
Correct Answer

(D) All the above

Explanation

Solution: The official language of the 'Common Market' for Eastern and Southern Africa is English, French and Portuguese.