Commonwealth of Nations - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations?

1. Secretary-General can serve a maximum of two-four year terms.
2. Currently Kamlesh Sharma is Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
- Patricia Scotland will replace Kamlesh Sharma as the new Secretary General of the Commonwealth from 2016.
- She is the first female Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations.
- Elections are held for post of Secretary General of the Commonwealth.
- Commonwealth Secretary-General is the head of the Commonwealth Secretariat, the central body of Commonwealth of Nations.
- He/She represents the Commonwealth publicly.
2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Commonwealth of Nations?

1. Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of the Commonwealth from its establishment.
2. CHOGM is a biennial summit meeting of the heads of states from all Commonwealth nations.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None

Explanation:
- Commonwealth is an intergovernmental organization of 53 member states.
- The members were mostly territories of the former British Empire.
- London Declaration recognised King George VI as Head of the Commonwealth.
- CHOGM is a biennial summit meeting of the heads of government from all Commonwealth nations.
- Venue for CHOGM 2015 : Malta
- 6th Secretary - General of the Commonwealth of Nations - Patricia Scotland.
- Also first female Secretary - General of the Commonwealth of Nations.
3)   Which of the following are members of Commonwealth of Nations?

1. Cameroon
2. Malaysia
3. Egypt
4. South Sudan

a. 1, 2, 3
b. 2, 4
c. 3 and 4
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 3 and 4

Explanation:
South Sudan is prospective member of Commonwealth of Nations.

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