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Topics: International Organisations & Groupings (5)Indian Government Schemes & Initiatives (2)International Conflicts & Security (2)Business & Economy (1)Disasters & Humanitarian Issues (1)

With reference to the “G20 Common Framework”, consider the following statements :

  1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.
  2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt.

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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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements :

  1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
  2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
  3. It has seamless portability across the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 3 only

Consider the following :

  1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
  2. Missile Technology Control Regime
  3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of which of the above ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements :

  1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years.
  2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system.
  3. Vietnam's economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports.
  4. For a long time Vietnam's low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers.
  5. 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
(b) 3 and 5
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 2
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Answer: (c) 1, 3 and 4

Consider the following statements :

  1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
  2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.

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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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements :

  1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.
  2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.
  3. 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
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
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Answer: (a) 3 only

With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements :

  1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
  2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
  3. 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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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements :

  1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.
  2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.
  3. 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
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
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Answer: (c) 2 and 3

Consider the following countries :

  1. Armenia
  2. Azerbaijan
  3. Croatia
  4. Romania
  5. Uzbekistan

Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States ?

(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 5
(d) 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: (c) 2 and 5

Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news ?

(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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Answer: (b) China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.

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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Answer: (c) Only three pairs