What is the significance of the 'Act East Policy' in India's engagement with ASEAN?
A It is a policy to limit trade with Southeast Asia
B It serves as the operational framework for India's enhanced engagement with ASEAN countries
C It is a policy focused only on North-East India's development
D It is a security pact against China
Answer: B
The Act East Policy is the successor to the Look East Policy and serves as the primary framework for India's diplomatic and economic engagement with the ASEAN region.
62.
Which agreement is central to the economic pillar of the India-ASEAN relationship?
A ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA) in Goods
B Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
C India-ASEAN Defense Pact
D ASEAN-India Digital Cooperation Treaty
Answer: A
The ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA) in Goods, signed in 2009, remains the cornerstone of the economic relationship.
63.
In the context of the India-ASEAN Strategic Partnership, what is the primary objective of the 'ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' elevated in 2022?
A To focus solely on cultural exchange
B To deepen cooperation in maritime security, trade, and connectivity
C To form a military alliance
D To replace the Act East Policy
Answer: B
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership focuses on enhancing maritime cooperation, economic integration, and regional connectivity.
64.
Which of the following is a major hurdle in the expansion of the UN Security Council?
A Lack of funding for the UN
B The requirement of a two-thirds majority vote in the General Assembly and ratification by all five permanent members
C Opposition from the Secretary-General
D Lack of interest from non-permanent members
Answer: B
Amending the UN Charter to expand the Security Council requires a two-thirds vote in the General Assembly and ratification by two-thirds of member states, including all five permanent members (P5).
65.
What is the primary mechanism through which the UN General Assembly discusses the reform of the Security Council?
A Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN)
B Security Council Working Group
C UN Charter Review Committee
D General Assembly Special Session
Answer: A
Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) is the framework established by the UN General Assembly to discuss Security Council reform.
66.
Which group, of which India is a prominent member, actively advocates for permanent seats in the UN Security Council?
A G4 Nations
B BRICS
C G7
D ASEAN
Answer: A
The G4 nations (Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan) support each other's bids for permanent seats on the UN Security Council.
67.
The enhancement of threat detection capabilities by the National Cyber Security Agency primarily aims to achieve which of the following objectives?
A To develop offensive cyber warfare capabilities against hostile nations.
B To proactively identify and mitigate sophisticated cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and government networks.
C To monitor the online activities of all Indian citizens for national security.
D To establish a global monopoly on cybersecurity software development.
Answer: B
The primary objective of enhancing cyber threat detection capabilities is to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate sophisticated cyberattacks, particularly those targeting critical information infrastructure, government networks, and sensitive data, thereby safeguarding national security and economic stability.
68.
To significantly enhance its threat detection capabilities, the National Cyber Security Agency (CERT-In) is increasingly integrating which advanced technology into its monitoring systems by 2026?
A Quantum entanglement for secure communication.
B Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for predictive analytics.
C Biometric authentication for all internet traffic.
D Sub-oceanic cable tapping for data interception.
Answer: B
To stay ahead of evolving cyber threats, agencies like CERT-In are increasingly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms into their systems for real-time threat detection, predictive analytics, and automated response mechanisms.
69.
Which Indian agency is primarily responsible for enhancing national cyber threat detection capabilities and responding to cyber incidents by 2026?
A National Investigation Agency (NIA)
B Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
C Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
D National Security Guard (NSG)
Answer: B
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is the national agency for responding to computer security incidents, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information on cyber incidents, and enhancing national cyber threat detection capabilities.
70.
By 2026, 'Digital India 2.0' is significantly focusing on leveraging emerging technologies to address challenges in which of the following sectors?
A Deep-sea mining and exploration.
B Sustainable agriculture and smart urban development.
C Interstellar travel and colonization.
D Development of advanced military weaponry.
Answer: B
The evolved Digital India program (Digital India 2.0) is increasingly leveraging emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and data analytics to bring digital transformation to critical sectors such as sustainable agriculture, smart urban development, healthcare, and education.
