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Pre-Mix – 5 MCQs for Prelims – International Relations – 5th April 2023

Pre-Mix – 5 MCQs for Prelims

International Relations

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1. Consider the following statements with reference to India- Myanmar Relations 

  1. Myanmar is the Only ASEAN Country adjoining India.
  2. Myanmar shares borders with Assam, Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland.
  3. Both India & Myanmar are members of ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) 

Which of the Above Statements are Incorrect?

  1. 2 Only
  2. 1 Only
  3. 1 & 2
  4. All of the above are correct.

2. In Context of India Israel relations consider the following statements

  1. India is the Largest buyer of Military Equipment from Israel
  2. Uttar Pradesh has signed “Plan of Cooperation ‘with Israel to resolve water crisis in drought Prone Bundelkhand region.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 Only
  3. Both 1 & 2 
  4. Neither 1 Nor 2

3. Which of the Following Pair of Countries are NOT members of European Union?

  1. Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Greece
  2. Netherlands, Poland, Germany , France
  3. Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania
  4. Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Czech Republic

4. Consider the Following statements Regarding UNHRC

  1. UNHRC Reports Directly to General Assembly.
  2. The Decisions & Regulations of this council is directly binding upon it’s Member States.
  3. Under the UNHRC there is a Universal Periodic Review (UPR) through which each UN Member State’s overall Human Rights Record is Reviewed.

Which of the Above statements are Correct?

  1. One Only
  2. Two Only
  3. All Three
  4. None Of the Above.

5. Which of the Following Countries are not a MNNA (Major Non NATO Ally) ?

  1. Tunisia
  2. Argentina
  3. Japan
  4. Austria

Answers with Explanations

1. Consider the following statements with reference to India- Myanmar Relations 

  1. Myanmar is the Only ASEAN Country adjoining India.
  2. Myanmar shares borders with Assam, Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland.
  3. Both India & Myanmar are members of ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) 

Which of the Above Statements are Incorrect?

  1. 2 Only
  2. 1 Only
  3. 1 & 2
  4. All of the above are correct.

Answer: 1

Explanation 

Additional Information

  • Myanmar & India Share a border of 1643 Kms with North Eastern India (Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur & Mizoram)
  • The Twenty-Sixth ASEAN Ministerial Meeting and Post Ministerial Conference, which were held in Singapore on 23-25 July 1993, agreed to establish the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). 
  • The inaugural meeting of the ARF was held in Bangkok on 25 July 1994.

Objectives of ASEAN Regional Forum

  • To foster constructive dialogue and consultation on political and security issues of common interest and concern
  • To make significant contributions to efforts towards confidence-building and preventive diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region. 

2. In Context of India Israel relations consider the following statements

  1. India is the Largest buyer of Military Equipment from Israel
  2. Uttar Pradesh has signed “Plan of Cooperation ‘with Israel to resolve water crisis in drought Prone Bundelkhand region.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 Only
  3. Both 1 & 2 
  4. Neither 1 Nor 2

Answer: 3

Explanation

  • Israel Accounts for 13% of Indian Imports  (SIPRI 2021)
  • India is benefitting from Israeli Expertise and Technologies in Horticulture, Micro Irrigation, defence Etc
  • India is Israel’s third largest Trading Partner

Additional Information 

  • The India – Israel – Bundelkhand Water Project comprises three key components including water conservation, water efficient transportation and advanced water practices for agriculture. 

3. Which of the Following Pair of Countries are NOT members of European Union?

  1. Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Greece
  2. Netherlands, Poland, Germany , France
  3. Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania
  4. Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Czech Republic

Answer: 1

Explanation 

4. Consider the Following statements Regarding UNHRC

  1. UNHRC Reports Directly to General Assembly.
  2. The Decisions & Regulations of this council is directly binding upon it’s Member States.
  3. Under the UNHRC there is a Universal Periodic Review (UPR) through which each UN Member State’s overall Human Rights Record is Reviewed.

Which of the Above statements are Correct?

  1. One Only
  2. Two Only
  3. All Three
  4. None Of the Above.

Answer: 2

Explanation

What is Human Rights Council?

  • The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system, which is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the world. 
  • It also addresses and makes recommendations on situations of human rights violations, and can discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations.

Membership of the Council

  • The Council, which meets at the UN Office in Geneva, Switzerland, is made up of 47 UN Member States who are elected by majority vote through a direct and secret ballot at the UNGA. 
  • According to the Council’s website, the UNGA takes into account the candidate States’ contribution to the promotion and protection of human rights, as well as their voluntary pledges and commitments in this regard.
  • The membership of the Council is based on equitable geographical distribution. 
  • The members serve for three years and are not eligible for immediate re-election after serving two consecutive terms.
  • UNGA, by a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting, may suspend  the rights of membership in the Council of a member of the Council.
  • Before Russia, Libya was the last  member to be suspended in  2011.
  • In October 2021, India was re elected to the UNHRC for a 6th Term (2022-24).
  • Decisions of UNHRC are Non-Binding.

5. Which of the Following Countries are not a MNNA (Major Non NATO Ally) ?

  1. Tunisia
  2. Argentina
  3. Japan
  4. Austria

Answer: 4

Explanation 

Major NON NATO Allies

  • Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status is a designation under U.S. law that provides foreign partners with certain benefits in the areas of defense trade and security cooperation. 
  • The Major Non-NATO Ally designation is a powerful symbol of the close relationship the United States shares with those countries and demonstrates  deep respect for the friendship for the countries to which it is extended. 
  • While MNNA status provides military and economic privileges, it does not entail any security commitments to the designated country.
  • Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, South Korea, Thailand, and Tunisia.

 

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