T10_Day42: International Relations- UN Bodies and Treaties

1. How many Articles and Chapters are there in 6.Regarding the United Nations General
the Constitution Charter of United Nations Assembly, consider the following statements:
Organization (UNO) in total? [1] The UN General Assembly can grant observer
status to the non-member States.
A. 110 Articles and 20 Chapters
[2] Inter-governmental organizations can seek
B. 111 Articles and 19 Chapters
observer status in the UN General Assembly.
C. 115 Articles and 25 Chapters
[3] Permanent Observers in the UN General
D. None of the above
Assembly can maintain missions at the UN
headquarters.
2. Which organ of the United Nations has Which of the statements given above are
suspended its operations since 1994? correct?
A. Trusteeship Council A. 1 and 2 only
B. Economic and Social Council B. 2 and 3 only
C. Secretariat C. 1 and 3 only
D. International court of justice D. 1, 2 and 3

7. Which of the following statements is/are

3. The five permanent members of the United correct about UNSC?
Nations Security Council are [1] Asia-Pacific regional group holds three non-
A. Canada, China, France, USA, U.K permanent seats.
B. China, France, Russia, U.S.A, U.K [2] Africa holds two non-permanent seats
C. Japan, Germany, Russia, USA, U.K Choose the correct option below
D. Germany, China, Russia, U.S.A., U.K A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both
4. The amount of water recommended by the D. None
United Nations for drinking, washing, cooking
and maintaining proper hygience is minimum of 8. With reference to the United Nations
________ litres per person per day. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS),
A. 50 consider the following statements:
B. 60 [1] United Nations Convention on the Laws of the
C. 40 Sea (UNCLOS) was adopted in 1982 to
D. 70 establish jurisdictional limits over ocean areas.
[2] The convention defines a distance of 12 nautical
miles from the baseline as the Territorial Sea
5. Which of the following U.N.
limit and a distance of 200 nautical miles
agencies/organisations has its headquarters in a distance as the Exclusive Economic Zone limit.
place different from the other four ? [3] India is not a member of UNCLOS because of a
A. International Labour Organisation dispute with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh over the
B. International Telecommunication Union Territorial Sea limit.
C. Food and Agriculture Organisation Which of the statements given above are
D. World Health Organisation correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

9. With respect to the UN Human Rights

Council, consider the following statements:
[1] The Council’s Membership is based on
equitable geographical distribution.
[2] Members of the Council serve for a period of
three years and are not eligible for immediate
re-election after serving two consecutive terms.
[3] The Council was created by the United Nations
General Assembly in 2006.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
A. Only 1 & 2
B. Only 2 & 3
C. Only 1 & 3
D. 1, 2 & 3

10. Consider the following statements:

[1] United Nations General Assembly resolutions
are legally binding.
[2] United Nations Security Council resolutions are
non-binding and generally recommendatory.
[3] Only one Indian has been elected as the
president of the General Assembly so far.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
A. Only 2
B. Only 3
C. Only 1 & 2
D. 1, 2 & 3

Anskey:
1-B
2-A
3-B
4-A
5-C
6-D
7-D
8-A
9-D
10-B
 T10_Day43: India and International Groupings

1. Regarding the International North-South [3] The meeting of G-20 for the year 2024 will be
Transport Corridor, consider the following held hosted by Canada.
statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
[1] It is an extension of China’s Belt & Road correct?
Initiative. A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only
[2] It connects China with African countries. C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
[3] Iran is part of this project.
Which of the statements given above is/are 5. Consider the following statements about the
correct? Australia Group (AG):
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 only [1] It seeks to ensure that exports do not contribute
C. 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 only to the development of chemical or biological
weapons.
2. India and Maldives, both are members of [2] The members are obliged to fulfil their
which of the following groupings? obligations under the Chemical Weapons
[1] SAARC Convention and Biological & Toxin Weapons
[2] SCO Convention.
[3] Colombo Security Conclave [3] India joined the grouping as a founding member
[4] SASEC in 1985.
Select the correct answer by using the codes Which of the statements given above is/are
given below? correct?
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only D. 3 and 4 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3

3. Which of the following statements is/are 6. Which of the following is correct regarding
correct with reference to Indo-Pacific Economic Operation Dost?
Framework (IPEF)? A. It is India’s operation to provide humanitarian
[1] It is a Japan-led initiative that aims to strengthen aid to Afghanistan, including 40,000 metric
economic partnership among participating tonnes of wheat, medicines, Covid vaccines,
countries. winter clothing, and disaster relief.
[2] India is also one of the participants of the B. It is a name given to recent Indian initiative to
initiative. provide foodgrains, fertilizers and petroleum aid
Choose the correct option using the codes given to Sri Lanka.
below: C. It is India’s operation to deliver aid (essentials,
A. 1 only B. 2 only medical supplies) to earthquake hit Turkey.
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 D. It is a trilateral coast guard exercise involving
India, Sri Lanka and Maldives.
4. Consider the following statements regarding
G20: 7. India is a member of which among the
[1] It is an informal group of 20 members. following?
[2] India, China and Canada are among its [1] Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
members. [2] Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
[3] East Asia Summit
[4] Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Anskey:
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: 1-C
A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only 2-C
C. 1, 2 and 3 only D. 2, 3 and 4 only 3-B
4-B
8. Which of the following correct statements 5-B
is/are correct with reference to International 6-C
Solar Alliance(ISA)? 7-B
[1] It is an Indian initiative launched by the Prime 8-B
Minister of India and the United Kingdom. 9-A
[2] All member states of the United Nations are 10-C
eligible to join the ISA.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
A. 1 only B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

9. India is a member of which of the following

institutions?
[1] International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (IBRD)
[2] International Development Association (IDA)
[3] Multilateral Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
[4] International Centre for the Settlement of
Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 4 D. 1, 2 and 4

10. Consider the following statements regarding

BRICS:
[1] The term BRICS was coined by the British
Economist Jim O’Neill to describe the emerging
economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and
South Africa.
[2] The New Development Bank was established in
the Fortaleza Summit of BRICS in 2014.
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
 T10_Day44: Foreign Policy and Initiatives

1. 'Gujral Doctrine' of India's Foreign Policy Codes:

was propounded during the Prime Ministership A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct
of: explanation of A
A. Indira Gandhi B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
B. PV Narsimha Rao
explanation of A
C. HD Deve Gowda
D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee C. A is true and R is false.
D. A is false and R is true.
2. When was the Taskent Agreement signed?
A. 1962 6. For which of the work PM Narendra Modi
B. 1966 was honoured with the United Nation's
C. 1971 Champions of the Earth Award?
D. 1972 A. For increasing the minimum support price
B. Crop Insurance Scheme Implementation
3. Which of the following is correctly matched. C. Swachh Bharat Mission
[1] SAARC - Kathmandu D. International Solar Alliance
[2] Act East Policy - Narasimha Rao
[3] Neighbourhood first policy - Narendra Modi 7. Which one of the following is/are incorrect
[4] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank - statement/s?
Kualalampur [1] The 'Neemrana Dialogue' is on India China
Choose the most appropriate answer from the relations.
options given below: [2] The 'Ottawa Dialogue' is on India-Pakistan
A. 1 and 3 Only relations.
B. 3 and 4 Only [3] Shangri-La Dialogue is on India-Singapore
C. 2 and 3 Only relations.
D. 1 and 4 Only
[4] Raisina Dialogue is India's flagship conference
4. Which among the following is not a of geopolitics and geoeconomics.
Panchasheel Principle? Select the correct answer:
A. Mutual non-aggression A. 1, 2 and 3
B. Peaceful co-existence B. 2, 3 and 4
C. No first use of nuclear weapons C. 1 and 3
D. Equality and mutual benefit D. 3 and 4

5. Given below are two statements, one labelled 8. The principal purpose of India's Foreign
as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason Policy vis-a-vis the UN is to pursue three closely
(R). Select the correct answer: related goals. Which of the following is not
included among them?
Assertion (A) India is seeking permanent A. A significant role in the shaping of international
membership of Security Council of UNO. relations in the 21st century
Reason (R) India is a nuclear power. B. A movement towards a non-violent and humane
international system
C. The promotion of conditions for a sustainable Anskey:
and relatively equitable pattern of international
1-C
development 2-B
D. To help UN to develop its own financial 3-A
resources 4-C
5-B
9. Consider the following statements about 6-D
India's role in United Nations. 7-C
A. India is a major contributor to UN Democracy 8-D
Fund. 9-C
B. Indian delegation to San Francisco Conference 10-A
of 1945 was led by Vijayalakshmi Pandit.
C. In 2001, India piloted a draft comprehensive
convention on International Terrorism.
D. India submitted along with other countries an
Action Plan for phased elimination of nuclear
weapons 1996-2020.
Select the correct answer:
A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 3 and 4

10. Given below are two statements, one labelled

as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason
(R).
Assertion (A) India choose Non-alignment as a
foreign policy choice in the post-independence
period.
Reason (R) NAM was an assertion of
independence, equality and sovereignty.
Codes:
A. Both A and R true and R is the correct
explanation of A
B. Both A and R true but R is not the correct,
explanation of A
C. A is true, and R is false
D. A is false, and R is true
 T10_Day45: International Events and Defence News

1. Consider the following in respect of Indian 2. Ex SAMPRITI-X :Bangladesh

Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) 3. Hand-in-Hand :China
[1] Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under 4. Kurukshetra :Singapore
the chairmanship of the Indian Navy. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
[2] IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to matched?
increase maritime co-operation among navies of A. 1 and 2 only B. 1, 2 and 3 only
the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. C. 2, 3 and 4 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only 6. Consider the following statements regarding
B. 2 only the
C. Both 1 and 2 Defence Acquisition Council (DAC):
D. Neither 1 nor 2 [1] It makes decisions regarding new policies and
capital acquisitions for the Indian Army, Navy
2. Consider the following pairs: and Air Force.
Military Exercises : Countries
[2] It also makes decisions for the Indian Coast
1. Al NAJAH : Saudi Arabia
2. Nomadic Elephant : Mongolia Guard.
3. Khanjar : Iran [3] The Union Minister of Defence is the Chairman
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly of the DAC.
matched? Which of the statements given above is/are
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only correct?
C. 2 only D. 1, 2 and 3 A. 1 only B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
3. With reference to the BrahMos missile,
consider the following statements: 7. Which of the following operations were
[1] BrahMos is named on the rivers Brahmaputra launched by the Government of India to counter
and Moskva. insurgency in Assam?
[2] It is a Ballistic missile. 1. Operation Pawan
[3] It operates on the “Fire and Forget” principle. 2. Operation Rhino
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Operation Bajrang
correct? 4. Operation Woodrose
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 below:
A. 1 and 4 only B. 2 only
4. Exercise Varuna is a joint naval exercise C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 4
between
A. India and Japan B. India and France 8. Consider the following statements:
C. India and Australia D. India and USA [1] S-400 TRIUMF is India’s Surface to Air Missile
system (SAM) designed by Russia.
5. Consider the following pairs: [2] Ashwin Advanced Air Defence Interceptor
Military exercises with India :Countries
Missile is a supersonic ballistic interceptor
1. Garuda Shakti :Indonesia
missile developed by DRDO.
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

9. Match Column A with Column B.

Column A (Helicopters): Column B (Countries)
(a)Apache Helicopter 1. France
(b) Heron drone 2. Russia
(c) Kamov Ka-52 Helicopter 3. Israel
(d) Tiger Helicopter 4. USA
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
A. (a)- 2; (b) - 4; (c) - 1; (d) - 3
B. (a)- 3; (b) - 2; (c) - 1; (d) - 4
C. (a)- 3; (b) - 1; (c) - 4; (d) - 2
D. (a)- 4; (b) - 3; (c) - 2; (d) - 1

10. Match the following columns:

Operation :Evacuation
1. Op Ganga a. Rescue of IAF pilot
Abhinandan Varhaman
2. Op SardHawa b. Evacuation plan from
Eukraine
3. OpGreen Hunt c. Counter-insurgency
campaign
4. Op Devi Shakti d. Evacuation plan from
Afghanistan
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
A. 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - a
B. 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c, 4 - d
C. 1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - d, 4 - a
D. 1 - b, 2 - d, 3 - c, 4 - a

Anskey:
1-B
2-C
3-C
4-B
5-D
6-D
7-C
8-C
9-D
10-B
 T10_Day46: Places and Person in News

1. Narges Mohammadi won 2023 Nobel Peace B. The resolution demands that Afghan territory
Prize, She belongs to which country? should not be used to threaten/attack any
A. Pakistan
country or to shelter/ train terrorists or
B. Iran
C. UAE plan/finance terrorist acts
D. Syria C. It specifically mentions individuals and entities
designated by UNSC Resolution 1267, i.e.,
2. Which one of the following was not among the
three countries for which the Nobel Foundation Lashker-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed
reversed its invitation policy and invited them (JeM)
for its 2023 events?
D. The permanent members Russia and China also
A. Russia
B. Iran voted in against.
C. Belarus
D. None of the above 6. Which country hosted the Ukraine
reconstruction conference in February, 2024?
3. Who has been elected as the president of A. USA
Taiwan in the recent historic election? B. Japan
A. Ko Wen-je C. Poland
B. Hou Yu-ih D. Estonia
C. William Lai
D. Keu-Nhai 7. What is 'Kudavolai System', recently
mentioned in the news?
4. Which of the following country became the A. Electoral system
31st member of NATO? B. Caste system
A. Sweden C. Irrigation system
B. Argentina D. Tax system
C. Finland
D. Georgia 8. Recently, who has been honoured with a
plaque at the Jungfraujoch, renowned as 'Top of
5. Which of the following is incorrect regarding Europe'?
UNSC resolution 2593? A. P V Sindhu
B. Neeraj Chopra
A. It was put forward by US, UK, and France and
C. Virat Kohli
adopted after 13 council members voted in D. Sunil Kumar
favour
9. Which country has recently filed a case
against Israel at the International Court of
Justice accusing it of genocide?
A. Egypt
B. Qatar
C. Iran
D. South Africa

10. Which country is host of 19th Summit of the

Non-Aligned Movement, 2024?
A. India
B. Uganda
C. Azerbaijan
D. South Africa

Anskey:
1-B
2-D
3-C
4-C
5-D
6-B
7-A
8-B
9-D
10-B