Which permanent member of the UN Security Council has consistently advocated for a 'free and open Indo-Pacific' and raised concerns about regional security challenges?
A China
B Russia
C United States
D United Kingdom
Answer: C
The United States has been a leading proponent of the 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' concept and frequently uses its platform as a permanent UNSC member to address security and stability issues in the region.
62.
Which of the following issues in the Indo-Pacific region is most likely to be a subject of discussion in the UN Security Council regarding regional stability?
A Impact of climate change on marine biodiversity
B Maritime territorial disputes and freedom of navigation
C Promotion of sustainable fishing practices
D Development of regional trade blocs
Answer: B
Maritime territorial disputes and challenges to freedom of navigation directly threaten international peace and security, making them critical issues for the UN Security Council's attention in the Indo-Pacific.
63.
What is the primary mandate of the UN Security Council concerning regions like the Indo-Pacific?
A Promoting economic development and poverty reduction
B Maintaining international peace and security
C Providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief
D Facilitating cultural exchange and tourism
Answer: B
The UN Security Council's primary responsibility, as outlined in the UN Charter, is the maintenance of international peace and security, which extends to all regions, including the Indo-Pacific.
64.
The India-EU Digital Partnership is a key component of which broader bilateral mechanism established in 2021?
A India-EU Strategic Partnership
B India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC)
C India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
D India-EU Climate Change Dialogue
Answer: B
The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC), established in 2021, serves as a high-level coordination mechanism for cooperation on trade, technology, and security, with the Digital Partnership being a crucial part of its technology pillar.
65.
Which of the following is NOT a key area of cooperation explicitly mentioned under the India-EU Digital Partnership?
A Quantum and High-Performance Computing
B Digital Skills and Talent
C Space exploration and satellite technology
D Cybersecurity and Digital Governance
Answer: C
While India and the EU cooperate on space, it is generally a separate domain. The Digital Partnership specifically focuses on areas like AI, quantum computing, digital skills, cybersecurity, and data governance, not directly on space exploration as a core pillar.
66.
What is the primary objective of the India-EU Digital Partnership?
A Trade in digital goods and services
B Data protection, AI cooperation, and digital skills development
C Military technology sharing and joint defense exercises
D Cultural exchange programs and tourism promotion
Answer: B
The India-EU Digital Partnership aims to foster cooperation in areas such as data governance, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, digital skills, and cybersecurity, focusing on shared values and mutual benefits.
67.
Which ministry, in collaboration with MeitY, plays a significant role in implementing various skill development programs for youth across different sectors, including digital skills?
A Ministry of Home Affairs
B Ministry of External Affairs
C Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
D Ministry of Defence
Answer: C
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is the nodal ministry for skill development initiatives in India, often collaborating with other ministries like MeitY for specific sector skills, including digital skills.
68.
The government's emphasis on digital skill development for youth is primarily driven by which of the following objectives?
A To reduce the cost of internet services.
B To prepare a future-ready workforce and enhance employability in the digital economy.
C To promote traditional crafts and arts.
D To increase the number of government employees.
Answer: B
The main objective of digital skill development for youth is to equip them with skills relevant to the evolving digital economy, thereby improving their employability and making India's workforce future-ready.
69.
Which initiative, launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in partnership with NASSCOM, aims to reskill and upskill the workforce, including youth, in emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and Blockchain?
A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
B FutureSkills Prime
C National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
D Startup India
Answer: B
FutureSkills Prime is a MeitY-NASSCOM initiative specifically designed to make India's talent pool future-ready by providing skilling in emerging technologies.
70.
Which ministry is primarily responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to digital literacy and IT in India?
A Ministry of Education
B Ministry of Finance
C Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
D Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer: C
MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) is the nodal ministry for digital literacy initiatives and IT policy formulation and implementation in India.
