International relations

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14 questions

2016 · Question 2 · Global Reports
Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? 1. Undernourishment 2. Child stunting 3. Child mortality Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1, 2 and 3(d)1 and 3 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 11 · International Organisations
In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box and green box’ in the news?
Choose your answer(a)WTO affairs(b)SAARC affairs(c)UNFCCC affairs(d)India-EU negotiations on FTA
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 19 · Bilateral Relations
Consider the following pairs : Community sometimes mentioned in the news | In the affairs of 1. Kurd | Bangladesh 2. Madhesi | Nepal 3. Rohingya | Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2(b)2 only(c)2 and 3(d)3 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 20 · International Organisations
With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements : 1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO. 2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging. 3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 41 · International Groupings
With reference to the ‘Trans-Pacific Partnership’, consider the following statements : 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 42 · Bilateral Relations
Consider the following statements : The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 51 · International Organisations
‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is
Choose your answer(a)a division of World Health Organization(b)a non-governmental international organization(c)an inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union(d)a specialized agency of the United Nations
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 67 · International Organisations
Consider the following statements : 1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 70 · International Groupings
Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?
Choose your answer(a)Iran(b)Saudi Arabia(c)Oman(d)Kuwait
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 72 · Foreign Policy
‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
Choose your answer(a)African Union(b)Brazil(c)European Union(d)China
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 75 · Global Reports
‘Global Financial Stability Report’ is prepared by the
Choose your answer(a)European Central Bank(b)International Monetary Fund(c)International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(d)Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 77 · International Groupings
The term ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership’ often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as
Choose your answer(a)G20(b)ASEAN(c)SCO(d)SAARC
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 81 · International Groupings
Consider the following statements : 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 82 · International Organisations
‘European Stability Mechanism’, sometimes seen in the news, is an
Choose your answer(a)agency created by EU to deal with the impact of millions of refugees arriving from Middle East(b)agency of EU that provides financial assistance to eurozone countries(c)agency of EU to deal with all the bilateral and multilateral agreements on trade(d)agency of EU to deal with the conflicts arising among the member countries
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? 1. Undernourishment 2. Child stunting 3. Child mortality Select the correct answer using the code given below.

In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box and green box’ in the news?

Consider the following pairs : Community sometimes mentioned in the news | In the affairs of 1. Kurd | Bangladesh 2. Madhesi | Nepal 3. Rohingya | Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

With reference to the ‘Trans-Pacific Partnership’, consider the following statements : 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements : The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is

Consider the following statements : 1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?

‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

‘Global Financial Stability Report’ is prepared by the

The term ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership’ often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as

Consider the following statements : 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

‘European Stability Mechanism’, sometimes seen in the news, is an