2022
Consider the following statements :
- Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.
- Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.
- Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 only
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 3 only
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With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements:
- A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention.
- Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea.
- The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
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- A It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.
- B China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.
- C A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.
- D Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man's land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.
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Consider the following pairs:
| Country | Important reason for being in the news recently | ||
| 1. | Chad | – | Setting up of permanent military base by China |
| 2. | Guinea | – | Suspension of Constitution and Government by military |
| 3. | Lebanon | – | Severe and prolonged economic depression |
| 4. | Tunisia | – | Suspension of Parliament by President |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
- A Only one pair
- B Only two pairs
- C Only three pairs
- D All four pairs
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- A Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores
- B Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco
- C Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa
- D The entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea
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Consider the following statements
- Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years.
- Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system.
- Vietnam’s economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports.
- For a long time Vietnam’s low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers.
- Vietnam has the most productive e-service sector in the Indo-Pacific region.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A 2 and 4 only
- B 3 and 5 only
- C 1, 3 and 4 only
- D 1 and 2 only
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The correct answer is C.
Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years.
- This statement is correct. Vietnam has indeed been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in recent years. The country’s GDP growth rates have been more than double the global growth.
- The bilateral trade between India and Vietnam has also seen a significant growth, reaching $14.14 billion.
Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system.
- This statement is incorrect. Vietnam is a single-party socialist republic state.
- The country is led by the Communist Party of Vietnam, and no other political party is allowed to exist or contest in elections.
Vietnam’s economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports.
- This statement is correct. Vietnam’s economic growth is indeed linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports.
- The country has established strong trade relations with various countries, including India. The rapidly growing economy in Vietnam is receiving business tie-ups in emerging areas of technology that is creating new supply chains possibilities in the field of electronics, high-tech products, and others.
For a long time Vietnam’s low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers.
- This statement is correct. Vietnam’s low labour costs and stable exchange rates have indeed attracted global manufacturers.
- The country has become an attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in the manufacturing sector.
Vietnam has the most productive e-service sector in the Indo-Pacific region.
- This statement is incorrect. There is no specific mention of Vietnam having the most productive e-service sector in the Indo-Pacific region. While Vietnam has made significant strides in digital transformation and IT sector, it’s not accurate to claim it has the most productive e-service sector in the Indo-Pacific region without concrete data or rankings.
With reference to the “United Nations Credentials Committee”, consider the following statements:
- It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.
- It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.
- It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 3 only
- B 1 and 3 only
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1 and 2 only
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- A It is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.
- B It is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region.
- C It is a set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake research studies in the North Pole and South Pole.
- D It is a trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Arctic Council.
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With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:
- The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
- Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
- Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
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2021
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- 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
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- A European Central Bank
- B International Monetary Fund
- C International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- D Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
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- 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
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With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements :
- It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
- It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
- It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
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2015
- A Syria and Jordan
- B Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia
- C Philippines and Papua New Guinea
- D Jamaica, Haiti and Surinam
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- A a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
- B a plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, an outcome of the deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum
- C an agenda for women’s empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations
- D a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the East Asia Summit.
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- A Food and Agriculture Organization
- B United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change
- C World Trade Organization
- D United Nations Environment Programme
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- A It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
- B It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization
- C It is a Conference of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
- D It is a Conference of the Member Countries of the Convention on Biological Diversity
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With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, consider the following statements:
- It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.
- It is an affiance meant for maritime security only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
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2014
- A The International Monetary Fund
- B The United Nations Development Programme
- C The World Economic Forum
- D The World Bank
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