International Current Affairs MCQs

A central aspect of the reform debate is the call for an expansion of both permanent and non-permanent seats to better reflect contemporary geopolitical realities.

The UN Security Council consists of 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and 10 non-permanent members.

The primary goal of an FTA is to reduce trade barriers, leading to increased market access and opportunities for goods and services from both sides.

Free Trade Agreements primarily cover trade in goods, services, investment, intellectual property rights, and other economic aspects, not military cooperation.

The negotiations are for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), often referred to as a broad-based trade and investment agreement, aiming to reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers.

The 'Varuna' exercise is a bilateral naval exercise between India and France, which commenced in 1993. It was christened 'Varuna' in 2001. It is not trilateral and focuses on maritime operations.

'Varuna' is a bilateral naval exercise, signifying cooperation and interoperability between the navies of India and France. It involves various maritime operations.

The 'Varuna' exercise is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the French Navy. It is a key component of the strategic partnership between the two nations.

The resolutions focus on facilitating the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, including food, water, medicine, and shelter, to the affected population.

The UN Security Council is the body that adopted the resolution concerning the humanitarian situation and aid in Gaza.