International Relations (IR) and Places in News- Current Affairs Mini Test-1

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International Relations (IR) and Places in News- Current Affairs Mini Test-1

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Q.1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Global Health Emergency Corps is a framework launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance health emergency workforce capacity and strengthen coordinated response to pandemics.

Statement-II: Global Health Emergency Corps was activated for the first time over the COVID-19 outbreak.

In respect of the above statements, which of the following is correct?

1 point

Both statements are correct, and Statement II explains statement I.

Both statements are correct, but Statement II does not explain statement I.

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Clear selection

Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding World Urban Forum:

1. The World Urban Forum (WUF) is world’s premier conference on urban issues.

2. It is convened by World Bank.

3. World Urban Forum-12 (WUF12) was held in 2024 in New Delhi.

Which of the following statements are correct?

1 point

1 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Clear selection

Q.3. Consider the following statements about Global Cooperative Alliance (GCA):

1. It is an inter-governmental organization.

2. In 2024, India hosted global conference of GCA for the first time.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 point

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

Clear selection

Q.4. The places named El Fasher, Wad Madani, Darfur and Khartoum find mention in the news in the context of:

1 point

War between Russia and Ukraine

Israel-Palestine Conflict

War in Sudan

Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict

Clear selection

Q.5. When the United Nations Secretary General invokes Article 99 of the UN Charter on an ongoing conflict:

1. A meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is held for discussions on the conflict.

2. The UNSC is compelled to adopt a binding resolution to end the conflict.

3. A UN Peacekeeping force is sent to the region of the conflict, without consent of the parties involved.

Which of the above consequence(s) is/are correct?

1 point

Only 1

Only 1 and 3

Only 2

Only 2 and 3

Clear selection

Q.6. Consider the following:

1. The Strait of Bab el-Mandeb links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aqaba.

2. The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

3. The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

4. The Kerch Strait connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1 point

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

Clear selection

Q.7. Consider the following statements:

1. The Sahel region of Africa is the transition zone between the more humid Sudanian savannas and the drier Sahara.

2. Although geographically located in the tropics, the Sahel does not have a tropical climate.

3. In the western Sahel there are frequent shortages of food and water.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1 point

Only one

Only two

All three

None

Clear selection

Q.8. With reference to the "Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty," recently launched during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, consider the following statements:

1. The Alliance aims to connect countries in need of assistance with expertise or financial support to eradicate hunger and poverty.

2. It is supported by an exclusive global fund established by member countries and international institutions.

3. The Alliance focuses on high-impact areas called "Sprints 2030," which include initiatives such as school meals and water access solutions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

1 and 3 only

2 only

1, 2, and 3

1 and 2 only

Clear selection

Q.9. The ethnic conflict between the Hutus and the Tutsi groups marred the history of which of the following pair of countries?

1 point

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sudan and South Sudan

Rwanda and Burundi

Armenia and Azerbaijan

Clear selection

Q.10. Consider the following countries:

1. Burundi

2. Democratic Republic of Congo

3. Egypt

4. Eritrea

5. Ethiopia

6. Kenya

7. Rwanda

8. South Africa

9. Sudan

10. Uganda

11. Zimbabwe

Which of the above are covered by the Nile River Basin?

1 point

All except 5 and 8

All except 8 and 11

All except 7 and 10

All except 2 and 8

Clear selection

Q.11. Consider the following statements about the New Development Bank (NDB):

1. It is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states.

2. The membership of the NDB is open to both borrowing and non-borrowing countries.

3. All members of the United Nations could be members of the bank

4. The share of the original BRICS group can never be less than 90% of total voting power.

5. The bank is headquartered in Shanghai, China

6. NDB is authorized by its founders to cooperate within its mandate with other international organizations, as well as national entities (public or private).

All of the statements given above are correct except:

1 point

Statement 2

Statement 4

Statement 3

Statement 5

Clear selection

Q.12. Consider the following statements regarding UN Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC):

1. It was formed by the UNSC in the aftermath of 11 September attacks against the United States in 2001.

2. The CTC is assisted by an Executive Directorate (CTED), which carries out its policy decisions and conducts expert assessments of the UN member states.

3. India has never chaired the CTC.

4. Through the adoption of United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy by consensus in 2006, all UN Member States agreed to a common strategic and operational approach to fighting terrorism.

All of the above statements are correct except:

1 point

Statement 1

Statement 2

Statement 3

Statement 4

Clear selection

Q.13. Which of the following pair of countries are well known as the largest diamond producers in the world?

1 point

Ukraine and Russia

Russia and Botswana

Peru and Chile

China and Australia

Clear selection

Q.14. Consider the following pairs:

Place/Region in News - Country

1. Danakil Desert - Ethiopia

2. Okavango Delta - Botswana

3. Oromia Region - Chad

4. Abyei Region - Sudan

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

1 point

One Pair

Two Pairs

Three Pairs

Four Pairs

Clear selection

Q.15. Consider the following statements:

1. Wassenaar Arrangement was established to promote transparency and greater responsibility in transfers of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies.

2. It is the successor to the Cold War–era Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls (CoCom).

3. It has an effect of a treaty, and thus, is legally binding.

4. India is a party to the Wassenaar Arrangement.

5. Every six months, members exchange information on deliveries of conventional arms to non-Wassenaar members that fall under eight broad weapon categories.

All of the above statements are correct except:

1 point

Statement 1

Statement 3

Statement 4

Statement 5

Clear selection

Q.16. The disputed reef known as "Triton Island", recently in news, is located in:

1 point

Mediterranean Sea

South China Sea

Arabian Sea

Baltic Sea

Clear selection

Q.17. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: As per UNGA, World Meditation Day would be observed on the day of Winter Solstice each year.

Statement-II: As per UNGA, World Yoga Day would be observed on the day of Summer Solstice each year.

Which of the following is correct in respect of the statements above?

1 point

Both statements are correct and Statement II explains Statement I

Both statements are correct, and Statement II does not explain Statement I

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Clear selection

Q.18. Daraa region, recently seen in the news is located in

1 point

Afghanistan

Sudan

Armenia

Syria

Clear selection

Q.19. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which recently erupted is located in:

1 point

Japan

Indonesia

Italy

Philippines

Clear selection

Q.20. Consider the following statements regarding the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA):

1. Not all WTO members are parties to the Agreement.

2. The fundamental aim of the GPA is to mutually open government procurement markets among its parties.

3. India is a party to the agreement.

4. It is a binding agreement.

How many of the above statements are correct?

1 point

1, 2 and 4

2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

Clear selection

Q.21. Consider the following:

1. Saudi Arabia

2. Egypt

3. Lebanon

4. Jordan

5. Turkey

6. Iran

7. Iraq

How many of the above share territorial borders with Syria?

1 point

Only four

Only five

Only six

All seven

Clear selection

Q.22. Consider the following:

1. Minamata Convention on Mercury

2. Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

3. Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention

How many of the above Conventions has India ratified?

1 point

Only one

Only two

All three

None

Clear selection

Q.23. Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) received the OPCW-The Hague Award in 2024, marking the first time a chemical industry body was recognized with this honor.

Statement II: The OPCW-The Hague Award was established to recognize efforts that promote the goals of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which include eliminating chemical weapons and enhancing chemical safety and security.

Which of the following is correct in respect of the statements given above?

1 point

Both Statements are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.

Both Statements are correct but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.

Statement-II is correct but Statement-I is incorrect.

Clear selection

Q.24. Consider the following statements:

Statement I: The Digital Infrastructure Growth Initiative for India Framework (DiGi Framework) aims to advance collaboration among the European Union and India for the development of digital infrastructure in India.

Statement II: DiGi Framework emphasizes promoting private sector funding for digital infrastructure projects.

Which of the following is correct in respect of the statements given above?

1 point

Both Statements are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.

Both Statements are correct but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

Clear selection

Q.25. Consider the following statements regarding CARICOM:

1. CARICOM was established through the Treaty of Chaguaramas in 1973.

2. CARICOM's population is predominantly young.

3. All CARICOM members are island nations.

4. CARICOM countries are ethnically diverse, with representation from multiple ethnic groups, including Indigenous Peoples and Africans

Which of the above statements are correct?

1 point

1, 2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

1, 3 and 4

2, 3 and 4

Clear selection

Q.26. Zamzam Refugee Camp, one of the largest refugee camps of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the world is in:

1 point

Somalia

Bangladesh

Sudan

Mexico

Clear selection

Q.27. Which one of the following statements about the Missile Technology Control Regime is not correct?

1 point

The Missile Technology Control Regime is an informal and voluntary partnership initially formed among G-7 countries.

Members of the Missile Technology Control Regime prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying above 500 kg payload for more than 300 km.

China applied to join the Regime but members did not offer the membership.

No other country outside the membership follows the Regime rules.

Clear selection

Q.28. Consider the following statements regarding the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA):

1. WTSA is the governing conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Standardization Sector.

2. It is a quadrennial conference

3. WTSA-2024 took place in New Delhi, India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Clear selection

Q.29. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: India and Uzbekistan recently signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)

Statement-II: Bilateral investment Treaties (BITs) are agreements between two countries for the reciprocal promotion and protection of investments in each other's territories by individuals and companies situated in either country.

Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1 point

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation of Statement-I.

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II is not the correct explanation of Statement-I.

Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Clear selection

Q.30. Which one of the following is the correct description of the Philadelphi Corridor?

1 point

It is a demilitarized zone established between North and South Korea along the 38th parallel to prevent military confrontations.

It is a strategically significant area along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, frequently contested due to territorial disputes in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

It is a buffer zone in Syria, established under international agreements, to reduce hostilities between government forces and opposition groups.

It is a narrow strip of land along the Gaza-Egypt border, known for being a focal point of conflict due to its use for smuggling tunnels and border control issues.

Clear selection

Q.31. Consider the following statements regarding the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GloBE Network):

1. The GloBE Network was established as a UN initiative to combat corruption and asset recovery globally.

2. India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) are member authorities of the GloBE Network.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Clear selection

Q.32. Which of the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are directly addressed by the Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?

1. SDG 1: No Poverty

2. SDG 2: Zero Hunger

3. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

4. SDG 13: Climate Action

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 point

1 and 2 only

1, 2, and 3 only

1, 2, 3, and 4

2 and 4 only

Clear selection

Q.33. Consider the following categories of weapons:

1. Land mines

2. Chemical weapons

3. Booby traps

4. Incendiary devices

5. Blinding laser weapons

6. Thermobaric Weapons

Which of the above are explicitly covered by the United Nations Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW)?

1 point

1, 3, 4 and 5 only

2, 3, 4 and 5 only

1, 2, 3 and 6 only

3, 4, 5 and 6 only

Clear selection

Q.34. Consider the following statements:

1. The ICJ advisory opinion sought by the UN General Assembly aims to determine the climate obligations of countries under existing international laws.

2. The opinion, once issued, will be legally binding for all UN member states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Clear selection

Q.35. Consider the following statements:

1. Kuwait is an emirate with an elected parliament.

2. The Emir is the head of state in Kuwait.

3. Kuwait is a founding member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

4. Kuwait is a founding member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

Which of the following are true regarding Kuwait’s political and economic structure?

1 point

1, 2, and 4 only

2, 3, and 4 only

1, 3, and 4 only

1, 2, 3, and 4

Clear selection

Q.36. Consider the following statements regarding the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND):

1. The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) was established by the United Nations General Assembly (GA) in 1946 to oversee the application of international drug control treaties.

2. The CND has both normative and operational segments, with the latter functioning as the governing body of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Clear selection

Q.37. Consider the following organizations:

1. Universal Postal Union (UPU)

2. International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

3. International Labour Organization (ILO)

4. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

5. United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

6. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

7. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

How many of the above are specialized agencies of the United Nations?

1 point

Only four

Only five

Only six

All seven

Clear selection

Q.38. Consider the following statements regarding the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (CPPCG):

1. The CPPCG is the first human rights treaty to be unanimously adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

2. The CPPCG allows exceptions for political leaders with sovereign immunity to avoid prosecution for acts of genocide.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Clear selection

Q.39. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Group of Friends':

1. India, Egypt, Bangladesh, Morocco, Nepal, and France are the co-chairs of the Group.

2. The Group was launched during India’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council.

3. The Group aims to ensure accountability for crimes committed against UN peacekeepers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

1 and 3 only

1 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Clear selection

Q.40. Consider the following statements regarding the Balfour Declaration of 1917:

1. The Balfour Declaration expressed British support for the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.

2. The declaration explicitly stated that the rights of the non-Jewish communities in Palestine would be protected.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Clear selection

Q.41. Consider the following statements about the Internal Justice Council (IJC) of the United Nations:

1. It was established to advise the General Assembly on international criminal law reforms.

2. It plays a role in the selection of judges for the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) and the United Nations Appeals Tribunal (UNAT).

3. The members of the IJC are appointed by the Secretary General to the UN.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Clear selection

Q.42. Consider the following statements regarding the International Law Commission (ILC):

1. The ILC was established in 1947 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

2. The members of the ILC are appointed by the UN Security Council.

3. The ILC is responsible for codifying international law and developing new legal principles.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

1 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Clear selection

Q.43. Which of the following statements best and most closely describes the "Like Minded Developing Countries (LMDC)" group?

1 point

It is a platform for emerging economies to jointly negotiate favorable terms for foreign direct investment (FDI) with developed countries.

It is a group of developing countries that work together within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to advocate for climate justice and protect the developmental priorities of the Global South.

It is a coalition of countries advocating for the abolition of trade regulations under the World Trade Organization (WTO) to create a completely free global market.

It is an alliance of nations focused on addressing food security challenges in developing countries through the promotion of sustainable agriculture and technological innovation.

Clear selection

Q.44. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: South Korea recently became the second Asian country to be declared as a super-aged society.

Statement-II: A "super-aged" society, as per the United Nations, is defined as a country where more than 10 percent of the population is aged 65 or older.

In the context of the statements above, which of the following is correct?

1 point

Both statements are correct, and Statement-II explains Statement-I.

Both statements are correct, but Statement-II does NOT explain Statement-I.

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

Clear selection

Q.45. Consider the following statements regarding the International Energy Agency (IEA):
1. To become a full member of the IEA, a country must hold strategic oil reserves equivalent to 90 days of its previous year’s net imports.
2. Membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is a prerequisite for full IEA membership.
3. India is currently a full member of the IEA.
4. India’s strategic oil reserves meet the 90-day requirement for full IEA membership.
How many of the above statements are correct?

1 point

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

Clear selection

Q.46. Consider the following statements regarding the Houthi movement:
1. The Houthi movement is predominantly composed of Zaydi Shia Muslims.
2. The movement emerged in Yemen.
3. The Houthi Movement has been declared as a terrorist organization by all members of the United Nations.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

Only one

Only two

All three

None

Clear selection

Q.47. Which of the following statements about ASEAN are correct?

1. The Chairmanship of ASEAN rotates annually based on the alphabetical order of the English names of Member States.

2. The Chairmanship is decided by voting among the Member States.

3. “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the ASEAN motto.

4. 12th August is celebrated as ASEAN Day.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 point

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

3 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

Clear selection

Q.48. Consider the following ILO Conventions:

1. Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (C29)
2. Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951 (C100)
3. Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (C98)
4. Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (C105)
5. Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (C138)

Which of the above conventions has India ratified?

1 point

1, 2, 4, and 5 only

1, 2, 3, and 4 only

1, 3, 4, and 5 only

2, 3, 4, and 5 only

Clear selection

Q.49. Consider the following countries:

1. Latvia
2. Sweden
3. Finland
4. Switzerland
5. Turkey
6. Austria

How many of the above are NATO members as of January 2025?

1 point

Only three

Only four

Only five

All six

Clear selection

Q.50. With reference to the Codex Alimentarius Commission, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative under the World Trade Organization (WTO) to regulate global food trade.
2. It develops harmonized international food standards and guidelines.
3. India is not a member of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 point

1 and 2 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

Clear selection

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