2005 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2005 · General Studies

Question 139: Science and Technology

Where was the world’s largest ever meet on HIV/AIDS held in July, 2004?

aBangkok
bSingapore
cNew York
dRome

AnswerThe answer is (a).

The XV International AIDS Conference, the largest meeting on HIV/AIDS held until then, took place in Bangkok, Thailand, in July 2004. Singapore, New York and Rome did not host it. Remember that international AIDS conferences move between cities every two years.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Correct: Bangkok.
  • (b) Singapore did not host it.
  • (c) New York did not host it.
  • (d) Rome did not host it.

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