Daily Quiz: On International Committee of the Red Cross
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The Hindu Daily Quiz: On International Committee of the Red Cross
Q: The ICRC was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1944 in 1945. Why was there a one-year delay?
A: The Norwegian Nobel Committee decided that none of the nominations met the criteria outlined in Alfred Nobel’s will
Q: This book proved decisive in the formation of the ICRC. It describes the Battle of Solferino. Name it.
A: A Memory of Solferino
Q: The Assembly is the supreme governing body of the ICRC. Its members must all be ____ nationals. Fill in the blank.
A: Swiss
Q: The ICRC has called this event its greatest failure. Name this event, which continues to dominate political discourse.
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