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Brexit

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Legal & Investigation Paper 2019
Current AffairsFIA

When did the UK officially exit from the EU?

A
29th March 2019
B
30th March 2019
C
28th March 2019
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on 31 January 2020 at 23:00 GMT (midnight CET, 1 February 2020). The dates in March 2019 listed in options A, B, and C are incorrect. The UK triggered Article 50 on 29 March 2017, which started the two-year negotiation period, but the actual exit date was 31 January 2020. Therefore, the correct answer is D ('None of these').

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G20 Summit

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Legal & Investigation Paper 2019
Current AffairsFIA

Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2018?

A
Jamaica
B
Argentina
C
Russia
D
India
Explanation and memory cue

The 2018 G20 Summit was hosted by Argentina, specifically in Buenos Aires. This is a well-documented fact in international current affairs.

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ASEAN Summit

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Legal & Investigation Paper 2019
Current AffairsFIA

The 13th ASEAN Summit was held in:

A
Singapore
B
Jamaica
C
Australia
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The 13th ASEAN Summit was held in Singapore in 2007, making option A correct. Jamaica and Australia are not members of ASEAN, and 'None of these' is therefore incorrect.

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Trade / Economy

medium2019FIA Assistant Director Legal & Investigation Paper 2019
Current AffairsFIA

Has the US fined any country 600 billion dollars due to unfair trade practices with the US?

A
Japan
B
China
C
Italy
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The United States has not fined any country $600 billion for unfair trade practices. The largest trade penalties and tariffs imposed by the US on China have been through tariffs on Chinese goods totaling roughly $370 billion over several rounds, including a notable $60 billion tranche announced in 2018. These are tariffs and trade penalties, not direct fines. No single fine or penalty of $600 billion has been imposed on China or any other country. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these.'

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Human rights

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Legal & Investigation Paper 2019
Current AffairsFIA

In which country are Rohingya Muslims being killed?

A
Myanmar
B
Turkey
C
Japan
D
China
Explanation and memory cue

Rohingya Muslims are an ethnic minority primarily residing in Myanmar, where they have faced severe persecution and violence, including killings. This makes Myanmar the correct answer.

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Olympics

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Legal & Investigation Paper 2019
Current AffairsFIA

The 2020 Olympics were hosted by:

A
Jakarta
B
Geneva
C
Tokyo
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The 2020 Summer Olympics were officially hosted by Tokyo, Japan. Despite being postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tokyo remained the host city.

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Currencies

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Legal & Investigation Paper 2019
Current AffairsFIA

Currency of Japan is:

A
Yuan
B
Yen
C
Renminbi
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The official currency of Japan is the Yen, which is represented by the symbol ¥. Yuan and Renminbi are currencies of China, making option B the correct answer.

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International organizations

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Legal & Investigation Paper 2019
Current AffairsFIA

The headquarters of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is in:

A
Jakarta
B
Geneva
C
Manila
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland. This is well-known as the central hub for the organization's global humanitarian activities.

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SAARC

medium2019FIA Assistant Director Legal & Investigation Paper 2019
Current AffairsFIA

The 2018 SAARC Business Leaders Conclave was hosted by:

A
India
B
Nepal
C
China
D
Japan
Explanation and memory cue

The 2018 SAARC Business Leaders Conclave was hosted by India, as part of its efforts to promote regional economic cooperation among SAARC countries. Nepal, China, and Japan are not SAARC members and did not host the event.

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Kashmir issue

medium2019FIA Assistant Director Legal & Investigation Paper 2019
Current AffairsFIA

On which date did the United Nations release a report regarding the Kashmir issue?

A
14th June 2018
B
15th June 2018
C
16th June 2018
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

There is no widely recognized or significant UN report specifically on the Kashmir issue dated 14th, 15th, or 16th June 2018. Therefore, among the given options, 'None of these' is the correct choice.