International Relations and Groupings in News MCQs

Consider the following countries: 1. Austria 2. Bulgaria 3. Croatia 4. Serbia 5. Sweden 6. North Macedonia How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?

• AOnly three
• BOnly fourCorrect
• COnly five
• DAll the six

Consider the following statements about G-20: 1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues. 2. Digital public infrastructure is one of India's G-20 priorities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A1 only
• B2 only
• CBoth 1 and 2Correct
• DNeither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)'. 2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries. 3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments. How many of the above statements are correct?

• AOnly one
• BOnly two
• CAll three
• DNoneCorrect

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?

• A3 onlyCorrect
• B1 and 3
• C2 and 3
• D1 and 2

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?

• A1, 2 and 4
• B1 and 3
• C2 and 5Correct
• D3, 4 and 5

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?

• A1 and 2 only
• B2 and 3 only
• C1 and 3 only
• D1, 2 and 3Correct

With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, consider the following statements: 1. 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. 2. Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea. 3. 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?

• A1 and 2 only
• B2 and 3 only
• C1 and 3 only
• D1, 2 and 3Correct

Which one of the following statements best describes the 'Polar Code'?

• AIt is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.Correct
• BIt is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region.
• CIt is a set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake research studies in the North Pole and South Pole.
• DIt is a trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Arctic Council.

The term 'two state solution' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of:

• AChina
• BIsraelCorrect
• CIraq
• DYemen

The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refers to:

• AASEAN
• BBRICS
• CEUCorrect
• DG20

'Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)', often in the news, is:

• AA division of World Health Organization
• BA non-governmental international organizationCorrect
• CAn inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union
• DA specialized agency of the United Nations

With reference to 'Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements: 1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO. 2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging. 3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A1 only
• B2 and 3 onlyCorrect
• C1 and 3 only
• D1, 2 and 3