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1.Which of the following countries/islands is/are part of the Nordic Nations? 1. Iceland 2. Finland 3. Greenland 4. Faroe Island Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1,2 and 3 (c) 1,2 and 4 (d) 1,2, 3 and 4 2.Consider the following statements regarding ‘Commonwealth of Nations’: 1. All the members of Commonwealth are former colonies of Britain. 2. Members of Commonwealth are from each continent of the world. 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 3. The ‘United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to (a) preventing the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and their delivery systems to non-State actors. (b) prohibiting the other countries to trade with Iran. (c) imposing ban on Syria for using chemical weapons in the war. (d) trade embargo against North Korea for carrying nuclear tests. 4. The term “Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)”is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of (a) Israel (b)North Korea (c) Iran (d) Syria 5. Which of the statement is incorrect regarding the ‘United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)’? (a) It works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space. (b) It helps any United Nations Member State to establish legal and regulatory frameworks to govern space activities. (c) Itis an international governmental forum that works for worldwide coordination of activities related to the issues of man-made and natural debris in space. (d) It strengthens the capacity of developing countries to use space science technology and applications for economic and social development. 6.Which of the following countries space overlaps in the Golden Crescent, sometimes seen in the news? 1. Afghanistan 2. Uzbekistan 3. Iran Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

7. Which of the following are not the members of ‘Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC)? 1. Iran 2. Congo 3. Sudan 4. Syria Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4 8. India is importing Kamov-226T- a powerful, light multirole helicopter- from which of the following countries? (a) France (b) Russia (c) Israel (d) United States 9. Which of the following countries is a common member of Association for South-East Asia (ASEAN), Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and theBay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)? (a) Thailand (b) Myanmar (c) Malaysia (d) Cambodia 10. Candi Prambanan temple, sometimes seen in the news, is located in which of the following countries? (a) Sri Lanka (b) Cambodia (c) Indonesia (d) Laos 11. Consider the following statements: 1. Comprehensive Economic Comprehensive

Agreement (CECA) involves only “tariff reduction/elimination in a phased manner on listed / all items except the negative list and tariff rate quota (TRQ) items.

2. Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a wider term than CECA and has the widest coverage.

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 12. India has recently signed an agreement to launch RuPay card with which of the following countries? (a) Singapore (b) Japan (c) Indonesia (d) Brunei 13. Which of the following is/are NOT the members Gulf Cooperation Council? 1. Kuwait 2. Yemen 3. Bahrain

4. Qatar 5. Syria Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 5 (c) 3, 4 and 5 (d) 5 only 14. India had Neemrana dialogue- a diplomatic dialogue with which of the following countries? (a) Pakistan (b) Afghanistan (c) Nepal (d) Bangladesh 15. Talanoa Dialogue sometimes seen in the news refers to (a) an awareness generation campaign related to

environmental conservation (b) a place in pacific island (c) a traditional word used in Fiji and across the Pacific

to reflect a process of inclusive, participatory and transparent dialogue

(d) a religious belief of tribes of pacific region 16.Which of the following islands are located in Indian Ocean? 1. Assumption Island 2. Diego Garcia 3. Reunion Island 4. Cayman Island 5. Agalega Island Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 5 (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 17. The term ‘Third Neighbour Policy’ sometimes seen in the news is related to the affairs of (a) Mongolia (b)Indonesia (c) Poland (d)Somalia 18. India is buying Apache Helicopters from which of the following countries? (a) Japan (b)Israel (d)France (d)United States 19. The places called RekoDiq and Queta, sometimes seen in news, are located in (a) Spain (b) France (c) Yemen (d) Pakistan 20. Consider the following statements regarding the Asian Development Bank(ADB):

1. It is a regional development bank headquartered in Manila, Philippines.

2. It was established after a resolution was passed at the first Ministerial Conference on Asian Economic Cooperation held by the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East.

3. China along with Japan is jointly the largest shareholder in the ADB.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 21.Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding the International Seabed Authority (ISA)? 1. It is an independent Institution working outside the

ambit of United Nations. 2. It regulates the exploration and exploitation of

marine non-living resources of oceans in international waters.

3. India is member of Council of ISA. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 22.Consider the following statements regarding the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC): 1. It came into being through the Bangkok

Declaration. 2. Three countries from Southeast Asia are members

of this grouping. 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 23.MILEX-18 is the joint military exercise among the countries of which of the following regional groupings? (a) The South Asia Sub-regional Economic

Cooperation (SASEC) (b) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations

(ASEAN) (c) The South Asian Association for Regional

Cooperation (SAARC) (d) Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral

Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) 24. Consider the following statements regarding the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development(EBRD): 1. It was established after the fall of Berlin wall to

promote entrepreneurial initiative in emerging Europe.

2. The headquarter of EBRD is in Berlin. 3. EBRD's main operations pertain to private sector

development in its countries of operation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2

(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 25. Wuhan Summit, sometimes seen in news, is an informal dialogue between which of the following countries? (a) Iran- European Union (b) North Korea- United States of America (c) North Korea- South Korea (d) India- China 26. 2+1 dialogue mechanism, sometimes seen in news, is referred in the context of which of the following countries? (a) China- Nepal- India (b) USA- China- India (c) USA- North Korea- South Korea (d) India- Pakistan- Afghanistan 27. South Pars, the world’s single largest natural gas field, is located in which of the following countries? (a) Azerbaijan (b) Iran (c) Iraq (d) Jordan 28.Which of the following countries share borders with Caspian Sea? 1. Kazakhstan 2. Turkmenistan 3. Uzbekistan 4. Azerbaijan 5. Iraq Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 29. Which of the following group of countries are part of ‘Shanghai Five’? 1. China 2. Russia 3. Kazakhstan 4. Uzbekistan 5. India 6. Tajikistan Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2, 3 and 6 (b) 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (c) 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6 (d) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 30. Which of the following correctly describes the difference between International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC)? 1. ICC is governed by the United Nations while ICJ is

an independent body. 2. India is a party to ICC whereas it has no

representation in ICJ. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 31. Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-Bribery Convention: 1. It is an anti-corruption convention of the BRICS

countries.

2. Countries that have signed the convention are required to put in place legislation that criminalises the act of bribing a foreign public official.

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 32. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the ‘Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT)’? 1. It is an agreement between two or more countries

for the purpose of gathering and exchanging information in an effort to enforce public or criminal laws.

2. The Ministry of External Affairs is the nodal ministry for seeking and providing mutual legal assistance in all law matters.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 33. HUJI-B, a radical group, sometimes seen in news, is associated with which of the following country? (a) Bhutan (b) Yaman (c) Pakistan (d) Bangladesh 34. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Financial Action Task Force’: 1. It is an inter-governmental body established in

1989. 2. It is engaged in combating money laundering,

terrorist financing and other related threats. 3. India is not an official member of Financial Action

Task Force. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 35. With reference to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC), consider the following statements: 1. OPEC is a group of major oil exporting countries

formed by 5 countries Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela in 1960.

2. The major function of the OPEC is to regulate the supply of the crude oil according to the global demand and to set the prices of the crude oil.

3. India is the fourth largest importer of the crude oil from OPEC countries.

Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 36. Consider the following pairs:

1. Sahyag HOP TAC

: Naval Exercise between India and Vietnam

2. Yudh-Abhyas

: Military Exercise between India and Japan

3. Dharma Guardian

: Indo-US Military Exercise

4. Cope India : Air Exercise between India and USA

5. IBSAMAR : Maritime Exercise between the Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies.

Which of the pairs are correctly matched? (a) 1, 2 and 4 (b) 1, 4 and 5 (c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 37. With reference to Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO), consider the following statements: 1. It is a military alliance of Eurasian countries. 2. Both India and Pakistan are the members of SCO. 3. It is based on the principle of the Non-Alignment

Movement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 38. ‘Delhi Declaration of Renewable Energy- 2018’ is related to which of the following associations? (a) BRICS (b) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) (c) International Solar Alliance (ISA) (d) BIMSTEC 39.With respect to ‘Sovereign Blue Bond’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India has recently launched the world’s first

sovereign blue bond. 2. Blue Bond is a financial instrument designed to

support sustainable marine and fisheries projects. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 40.Which of the following is/are members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)? 1. India 2. Chinese Taipei 3. Chin 4. United States 5. Hongkong 6. Brunei Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (b) 1, 3, 4 and 6 (c) 3, 4 and 6 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 41. Houthi rebels, a community continuously in news, is related to which of the following countries? (a) Oman (b) Yemen (c) Syria (d) Saudi Arabia

42.Which of the following are not the member countries of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)? 1. Iran 2. Israel 3. Palestine 4. United States Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 43.Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO): 1. It protects Natural and Cultural Heritage sites

across the world. 2. It publishes the Gender Parity Index. 3. It leads the Man and Biosphere Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 44. ‘One country, two systems’, sometimes seen in news, is the policy of which of the following country? (a) USA (b) China (c) North Korea (d) Israel 45. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Corruption Perception Index-2018’: 1. This is released by Transparency International. 2. As per this year’s report, India ranks above

Pakistan, China and Somalia. 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 46.Which of the following courtiers have not yet ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)? 1. India 2. Egypt 3. China 4. United States 5. Israel Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 4 and 5 (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 (c) 2, 3 and 5 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 47. Which of the following islands are located in Indian ocean? 1. Chagos Archipelago 2. Reunion Islands 3. Assumption island 4. Kurils island Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 4

(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 48.Which of the following military exercises is/are held between India and France? 1. Indra 2. Shakti 3. Varuna 4. Garuda Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4 49. The ‘Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty’ required the United States and Soviet Union to disown all of their 1. Nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic

missiles with a range of 500 to 5,500 kilometers. 2. Cruise missiles with ranges of 500 to 5,500

kilometers. 3. Sea- launched missile Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 50. Which of the following is/are members of G-20? 1. Turkey 2. Indonesia 3. Saudi Arabia 4. United Arab Emirates 5. Argentina Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 5 (c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 51. Moska river is located in which of the following countries? (a) China (b) Japan (c) Russia (d) Poland 52.Sampriti is a joint military exercise between which of the following countries? (a) China- Nepal (b) India- Nepal (c) China- Bangladesh (d) India- Bangladesh 53.Which of the following statements is correct regarding Galapagos islands? 1. These are archipelago of volcanic islands. 2. These are located in either side of the equator in the

Atlantic ocean. 3. These islands come under the jurisdiction of

Ecuador. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 54. Digital currency ‘Aber’ that works through block chain and distributed ledger technologies will be used in financial settlements between which two countries ? (a) UAE and Saudi Arabia (b) Russia and Pakistan

(c) Saudi Arabia and Qatar (d) Egypt and Libya 55. Consider the following statements regarding the Indo- Pacific Regional Dialogue: 1. The idea of an Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue

(IPRD) was first conceptualised in 2000 as the apex level conference of the Indian Navy.

2. It aims to provide a platform for substantive and insightful discussions pertaining to the geopolitical developments affecting the maritime domain of the Indo-Pacific.

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 56. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Generalised System of Preferences (GSP)’: 1. The GSP is the European trade preference

programme which is designed to promote economic development.

2. It aims to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential duty-free entry.

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 57. Rome Statute, sometimes seen in news, is related to which of the following international organisations? (a) International Criminal Court (b) World Trade Organisation (c) Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (d) United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime 58. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘International Finance Corporation (IFC)’: 1. It encourages government sector investment in

developing countries. 2. It is a member of the World Bank Group. 3. The IFC is owned and governed by its member

countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 59. Kaladan project promotes cargo shipments from the eastern ports of India to which of the following countries? (a) Sri Lanka

(b) Myanmar (c) Singapore (d) Indonesia 60. Which of the following statements is correct about ‘Australia Group’? (a) It is a voluntary export control regime on transfers

of conventional weapons and dual-use goods and technologies.

(b) It was formally established in 1996. (c) India is a member of the Australia Group. (d) None of the above 61.Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)’: 1. It was established by the Convention for the Pacific

Settlement of International Disputes. 2. It is a non-permanent framework for arbitral

tribunals constituted to resolve specific disputes. 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 62. Consider the following statements about G20: 1. It is an international forum for the governments and

central bank governors. 2. Membership of the G20 consists of 19 individual

countries plus the European Union (EU). 3. The members meet at G20 summit once in every

two year. 4. The G20 Summit of 2019 will be held in New Delhi,

India. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 63. Which of the following ports are parts of China’s ‘String of Pearls’ policy? 1. Gwadar 2. Male 3. Chennai 4. Hambantota Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 64. Which of the following institutions publishes the ‘Global Gender Gap’ report? (a) World Economic Forum (b) World Bank (c) United Nations Development Programme (d) International Labour Organisation 65. Recently, Pakistan agreed to open a corridor to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur in Pakistan for Indian pilgrims. Kartarpur is located at the bank of which of the following rivers? (a) Indus River (b) Sutlej River (c) Ravi River (d) Beas River

66. Consider the following pairs:

1. Cox’s Bazar : Nepal

2. Sittwe Port : Bangladesh

3. Rakhine State : Myanmar

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 (d 1, 2 and 3 67. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a free trade agreement between India and which of the following countries? (a) North Korea (b) South Korea (c) Japan (d) Germany 68. Consider the following statements: 1. Comprehensive Economic Cooperation

Agreement (CECA) covers trade in goods, services and investments.

2. India and Singapore have recently signed the second protocol amending the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

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 69. Socotra island, recently in news due to operation Nistar being operated by INS Sunayna, is located in which of the following? (a) Gulf of Aden (b) Mediterranean Sea (c) East China Sea (d) Gulf of Mexico 70. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Horizon 2020’: 1. It is a joint project by Indian government and

Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

2. It aims to develop cost-effective and affordable next generation influenza vaccine.

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 71. Arrange the following geographical regions of west Asia from north to south: 1. West Bank 2. Golan Heights 3. Gaza Strip Which of the options given below is correct? (a) 1-3-2 (b) 2-1-3 (c) 1-2-3 (d) 2-3-1

72. Houthi rebels, sometimes seen in news, is related to which of the following countries? (a) Syria (b) Iraq (c) Yemen (d) South Sudan 73. Which of the following countries are the members of the Quadrilateral Group or Quad? 1. India 2. Australia 3. Japan 4. United States Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 3 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 74. There is a dispute over the sovereignty of Chagos islands in the Indian Ocean between which of the two countries? (a) Mauritius and India (b) Mauritius and UK (c) India and UK (d) Seychelles and India 75. Consider the following pairs of combat exercises of India with various countries?

1 Mitra Shakti : Sri Lanka

2 Khanjar : Kyrgyzstan

3 Sampriti : Nepal

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 76. Margin of Preference, a term frequently seen in news, is related to (a) International Trade (b) International Patent Regime (c) Financial Action Task Force (d) Belt and Road Initiative 77. Consider the following statements regarding the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU): 1. This is an inter-governmental organisation. 2. It promotes the collective interests of television and

radio broadcasters. 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 78. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)’: 1. It is a multilateral treaty banning all nuclear

explosions for civilian purposes.

2. It was negotiated at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

3. India was the first country which ratified the CTBT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 79. Consider the following statements regarding the International Solar Alliance (ISA): 1. It was launched at Earth Summit by the President

of France and the Prime Minister of India. 2. It is a multi-country partnership organization with

membership from solar resource rich countries between the two tropics.

3. The first assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 80.Consider the following pairs:

1 Kurds : Myanmar

2 Hezbollah : Afghanistan

3 Pashtun : Lebanon

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None of the above 81. Consider the following statements: 1. Countervailing duty is an additional import duty

imposed on imported products by imported country.

2. The use of anti-dumping measures as an instrument of fair competition is permitted by the World Trade Organisation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 82.Actual Ground Position Line, sometimes seen in news, is related to which of the following countries? (a) India- Pakistan (b) Afghanistan- Pakistan (c) Pakistan- Iran (d) China- Mongolia 83. Consider the following statements: 1. India’s only foreign military airbase is located in

Tajikistan. 2. India and Uzbekistan have signed a deal for long

term supply of uranium. 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 84. Consider the following statements regarding the UN peacekeeping mission: 1. United Nations deployed its first peacekeeping

mission in Ethiopia in 1948. 2. India is the largest contributor followed by

Bangladesh in peacekeeping operations. 3. Peacekeeping soldiers are paid by their own

governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 85. Consider the following statements regarding the International Court of Justice: 1. International Court of Justice is the principal

judicial organ of the United Nations succeeding the Permanent Court of International Justice.

2. It is headquartered in Hague, Netherlands. 3. It has jurisdiction to deal with applications from

individuals, NGOs, private groups or states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 86. Which among the following is not a member of Asia Pacific Trade Agreement? 1. China 2. Myanmar 3. India 4. Sri Lanka Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 87. Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (UNESCAP): 1. It seeks to promote cooperation among member

states to achieve inclusive and sustainable development in Asia and Pacific.

2. It was established in 1947 with its headquarter in Bangkok, Thailand.

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 88. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)’: 1. The work of the ICRC is based on the Geneva

Conventions of 1949. 2. It is an independent, neutral organization ensuring

humanitarian protection and assistance for the victims of natural disasters.

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

89. The ‘Regional Aviation Partnership Cooperation’ is associated with which of the following blocs? (a) European Union (b) ASEAN (c) BRICS (d) SASEC 90. Consider the following statements about International Finance Corporation (lFC): 1. IFC is a part of United Nations Organization

established in the year 1945. 2. It focuses exclusively on investing in the private

sector in developing countries. 3. India is one among the founding member of IFC. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 91.Considerthe following statements regarding the ‘Organisation of American States (OAS)’: 1. It is the world’s oldest regional organization. 2. The Organization’s four main pillars are democracy,

human rights, security, and development. 3. India has the observer status in OAS. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 92. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘International Organisation for Migration (IOM)’: 1. It works with governments only. 2. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. 3. It provides assistance to internally displaced people

also. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 93. Strategic Trade Authorization, a license exception regime, is associated with which of the following countries? (a) United States (b) Japan (c) France (d) Australia 94. Consider the following pairs:

1. Mattala : China

2. Hambantota : Sri Lanka

3. Tripoli : Paris

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

95.Consider the following pairs:

1. Energy Transition Index

: International Energy Agency

2. World Energy Outlook

: World Economic Forum

3. Corruption Perception Index

: Transparency International

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (b) 3 only (b) 1 and 3 96. With respect to International Energy Agency (IEA), consider the following statements: 1. It is an autonomous agency founded within the

framework of United Nations Environment Programme.

2. India is an associated member of IEA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 97. With respect to ‘Inclusive Development Index’, consider the following statements: 1. India is placed higher than Pakistan but lower than

China in this index. 2. The Index is released by the United Nations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 98. Kotri Barrage, sometimes seen in news, is related to which of the following countries? (a) Bangladesh (b) Pakistan (c) Afghanistan (d)China 99. With reference to Outer Space Treaty, consider the following statements: 1. Outer Space Treaty is a legal entity and came in

1966 as a legal document towards the General Assembly.

2. The Outer Space Treaty bars states party to the treaty from placing weapons of mass destruction in orbit of Earth.

3. India is not party to Outer Space Treaty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 100. Sary-Arka Exercise, often seen in news, is related to which of the following international organisation?

(a) ASEAN (b) SAARC (c) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (d) North American Free Trade Agreement 101. Recently Indian and country X’s armies in a coordinated operation, destroyed camps belonging to an insurgent group in country X under Operation Sunrise. Here country X is referred to which of the following? (a) Bangladesh (b) Sri Lanka (c) Maldives (d) Myanmar 102. Which of the following reports/ programmes is/are related to International Energy Agency? 1. World Energy Outlook 2. Key World Energy Statistics 3. Bio-energy Technology Collaboration Program Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 103. With reference to Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), consider the following statements: 1. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests

of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world.

2. It is second largest intergovernmental organization in the world next to United Nations.

3. India is an observer of the group. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 104. With reference to Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), consider the following statements: 1. It is a China’s trade program designed to promote

economic growth in the developing world. 2. It provides preferential duty-free entry for products

from designated beneficiary countries and territories.

3. China has decided to include India’s name in Generalized System of Preferences or GSP list.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answers

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

d d a c c b c b a c

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

c a b a c d a d d b

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

a a d d d a b b a d

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

b a d b b b a b b a

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

b b d c c d a c b c

51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

c d c a b b a d b c

61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70

a b b a c b b a a b

71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

b c d b b a b b c d

81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90

c a c c b a c a c c

91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100

d c a b c b d b a c

101 102 103 104

d d a c