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331.
The India-ASEAN Maritime Security Dialogue is a platform for discussing and coordinating responses to:
A Only internal security threats within member states
B Transnational maritime crimes and non-traditional security challenges
C Disputes over land borders between member states
D Global climate change mitigation strategies
332.
Which of the following is a key objective of India's engagement with ASEAN in maritime security?
A To establish a regional military alliance against a specific country
B To promote a rules-based maritime order and address common threats
C To exclusively focus on economic trade agreements
D To transfer advanced naval technology to ASEAN members
333.
The India-ASEAN Maritime Security Dialogue primarily aims to enhance cooperation in which of the following areas?
A Space exploration and satellite technology
B Combating maritime piracy and illegal fishing
C Cultural exchange programs and tourism
D Cybersecurity and digital infrastructure
334.
The 'Uniting for Consensus' group, also known as the 'Coffee Club', primarily opposes which aspect of UN Security Council reform?
A Increasing the number of non-permanent members
B Granting permanent seats to new countries
C Limiting the veto power of permanent members
D Reforming the UN budget allocation
335.
Which group of countries, often referred to as the 'G4', advocates for permanent seats in a reformed UN Security Council?
A China, Russia, France, United Kingdom
B India, Brazil, Germany, Japan
C United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
D South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya
336.
Which of the following is a major point of contention in the ongoing discussions for UN Security Council reform?
A Expansion of permanent membership and veto power
B Reduction in the number of non-permanent members
C Relocation of the UN headquarters
D Increased role for the General Assembly in security matters
337.
What is the primary purpose of the National Achievement Survey (NAS)?
A To rank individual schools and teachers based on student performance.
B To identify learning gaps and inform policy interventions at the district, state, and national levels.
C To provide scholarships to high-achieving students.
D To evaluate the effectiveness of private coaching centers.
338.
The National Achievement Survey (NAS) assesses the learning outcomes of students in which grades?
A Grades 1, 3, 5, and 8
B Grades 3, 5, 8, and 10
C Grades 6, 9, and 12
D Grades 2, 4, 7, and 9
339.
Which organization is primarily responsible for conducting the National Achievement Survey (NAS) in India?
A National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
B Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
C University Grants Commission (UGC)
D Ministry of Education
340.
What is the main objective behind providing support to MSMEs under the Pharma-MSME scheme?
A To reduce India's dependence on imported Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
B To encourage MSMEs to diversify into other manufacturing sectors.
C To provide direct employment to skilled pharmaceutical workers.
D To establish India as a global leader in traditional medicine.