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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
- ICBMs are ballistic missiles that have a range of over 5,500 km.
- They are primarily designed for nuclear weapons delivery.
- Presently India is not in the list of countries that are in documented possession of land-based ICBMs.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
ICBMs are ballistic missiles that have a range of over 5,500 km and have nuclear weapons delivery technology. Presently, in addition to the North Korea, Russia, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, China, India and Israel are the only countries that are in documented possession of land-based ICBMs.
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Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
ICBMs are ballistic missiles that have a range of over 5,500 km and have nuclear weapons delivery technology. Presently, in addition to the North Korea, Russia, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, China, India and Israel are the only countries that are in documented possession of land-based ICBMs.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
- The pact requires countries to eliminate or reduce tariffs and make strong commitments to opening services and investment markets.
- It also has rules addressing competition, intellectual property rights and protections for foreign companies.
- United States and India are members of CPTPP.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The CPTPP is a landmark pact agreed upon in 2018 that cuts trade barriers among 11 countries, including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.
The pact requires countries to eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs and make strong commitments to opening services and investment markets.
It also has rules addressing competition, intellectual property rights and protections for foreign companies. CPTPP is seen as a bulwark against China’s dominance in the region, although Beijing has applied to join, along with Taiwan, Ukraine, Costa Rica, Uruguay and Ecuador.
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Solution: b)
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The CPTPP is a landmark pact agreed upon in 2018 that cuts trade barriers among 11 countries, including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.
The pact requires countries to eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs and make strong commitments to opening services and investment markets.
It also has rules addressing competition, intellectual property rights and protections for foreign companies. CPTPP is seen as a bulwark against China’s dominance in the region, although Beijing has applied to join, along with Taiwan, Ukraine, Costa Rica, Uruguay and Ecuador.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe Black Sea Grain Initiative, recently seen in news was backed by
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Solution: c)
Russia has said it is withdrawing from the Black Sea grain deal, which assured safe passage to ships carrying grain from Ukraine. Brokered by the UN and Turkey.
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Solution: c)
Russia has said it is withdrawing from the Black Sea grain deal, which assured safe passage to ships carrying grain from Ukraine. Brokered by the UN and Turkey.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following countries are not members of both BIMSTEC and SAARC?
- Myanmar
- Bhutan
- Maldives
- Sri Lanka
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: b)
The BIMSTEC member states – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
SAARC member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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Solution: b)
The BIMSTEC member states – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
SAARC member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding U.N. Peacekeeping mission.
- The U.N. Peacekeeping mission is a joint effort between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support, and aims to assist host countries to transition from situations of conflict to peace.
- U.N. Peacekeepers does not deal with political support to conflict-ridden countries.
- One of the basic principles of Peacekeeping mission is Non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
What is the U.N. Peacekeeping mission?
- The U.N. Peacekeeping mission is a joint effort between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support, and aims to assist host countries to transition from situations of conflict to peace.
- The U.N. began its Peacekeeping efforts in 1948 when it deployed military observers to West Asia. The Peacekeeping mission’s role was to monitor the Armistice Agreement between Israel and its Arab neighbours.
- N. Peacekeepers provide security as well as political and peacebuilding support to conflict-ridden countries.
The three basic principles that guide U.N.’s Peacekeeping missions are:
- Consent of the parties
- Impartiality
- Non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate
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Solution: c)
What is the U.N. Peacekeeping mission?
- The U.N. Peacekeeping mission is a joint effort between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Operational Support, and aims to assist host countries to transition from situations of conflict to peace.
- The U.N. began its Peacekeeping efforts in 1948 when it deployed military observers to West Asia. The Peacekeeping mission’s role was to monitor the Armistice Agreement between Israel and its Arab neighbours.
- N. Peacekeepers provide security as well as political and peacebuilding support to conflict-ridden countries.
The three basic principles that guide U.N.’s Peacekeeping missions are:
- Consent of the parties
- Impartiality
- Non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate
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