UN Commemorates International Day of Awareness for Landlocked Developing Countries on August 6
The day highlights structural trade disadvantages, transit dependence, and infrastructure bottlenecks encountered by nations without direct sea access.
A landlocked state lacks direct territorial access to oceans or seas, relying on neighboring countries for international maritime logistics.
Exam Perspective: UN observances focused on specific economic groupings of developing nations form key global awareness points.
Key Facts / Static GK
Organizing Entity: United Nations (UN)
Key Focus: Economic and transit challenges of landlocked developing nations
Practice Quiz — 6 August 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the new Representative of India on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?
Q2. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) recently approved a one-year extension for which Union Cabinet Secretary?
Q3. Who has been named as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, succeeding Campbell Wilson?
Q4. Regarding the proposed RBI guidelines for licensing Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), consider the following statements: 1. Fresh UCB licensing was halted by RBI in 2004. 2. Eligible entities must possess a minimum net worth of Rs 300 crore and a minimum operational history of 10 years. 3. Maximum Net NPA ratio permissible for eligibility is set at 5%. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q5. According to the India Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025 by Kroll, who emerged as India's most valued celebrity brand?
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