Which international organization has consistently advocated for a "two-state solution" as a framework for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
A NATO
B European Union
C United Nations
D Arab League
Answer: C
The United Nations, through numerous resolutions and statements, has consistently supported the "two-state solution" as the framework for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, envisioning an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. While the EU and Arab League also support it, the UN is the most prominent international body advocating for it.
72.
The Abraham Accords, a series of normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations, were primarily brokered by which country?
A United Kingdom
B United States
C Russia
D China
Answer: B
The Abraham Accords were a series of peace agreements signed in 2020, primarily brokered by the United States under the Trump administration, leading to the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco.
73.
The second Ministerial meeting of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) was held in January 2024 in which city?
A Brussels
B New Delhi
C Paris
D Rome
Answer: B
The second Ministerial meeting of the India-EU TTC was held in New Delhi in January 2024, co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, and Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar from the Indian side, and Executive Vice-Presidents Valdis Dombrovskis and Margrethe Vestager from the EU side. The first meeting was in Brussels in May 2023.
74.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three working groups established under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC)?
A Strategic Technologies, Digital Governance and Digital Connectivity
B Green and Clean Energy Technologies
C Trade, Investment and Resilient Value Chains
D Defence and Security Cooperation
Answer: D
The three working groups are: 1. Strategic Technologies, Digital Governance and Digital Connectivity; 2. Green and Clean Energy Technologies; 3. Trade, Investment and Resilient Value Chains. Defence and Security Cooperation is not a formal working group under TTC.
75.
The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) was launched in which year?
A 2020
B 2021
C 2022
D 2023
Answer: C
The India-EU TTC was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in April 2022 in New Delhi.
76.
Which existing international payment messaging system does 'BRICS Pay' aim to provide an alternative to, particularly for transactions among BRICS members?
A PayPal
B VisaNet
C SWIFT
D Mastercard Network
Answer: C
The development of 'BRICS Pay' is often seen as an effort to create an alternative to the SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) system, which is largely controlled by Western nations and has been used for sanctions.
77.
The development of 'BRICS Pay' is seen as a step towards which broader economic goal for the BRICS bloc?
A Increased dependence on the US dollar
B Financial de-dollarization and strengthening of local currencies
C Integration into the Eurozone financial system
D Exclusive use of barter system for international trade
Answer: B
'BRICS Pay' is a key initiative in the BRICS bloc's efforts towards financial de-dollarization, aiming to reduce the dominance of the US dollar in international trade and strengthen the role of member countries' national currencies.
78.
What is the primary objective of 'BRICS Pay' in its pilot phase for cross-border trade?
A To replace all national currencies of BRICS members
B To facilitate direct payments in local currencies among BRICS nations, bypassing traditional Western-dominated systems
C To establish a common BRICS cryptocurrency for global transactions
D To create a unified stock exchange for BRICS member countries
Answer: B
'BRICS Pay' aims to create an independent payment system that allows member countries to conduct cross-border transactions directly in their local currencies, reducing reliance on the US dollar and Western financial infrastructure like SWIFT.
79.
Which group of countries often opposes the G4's proposals for UNSC expansion, particularly regarding new permanent members?
A African Union (AU)
B Uniting for Consensus (UfC) group
C Nordic Council
D Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
Answer: B
The 'Uniting for Consensus' (UfC) group, led by Italy and including countries like Pakistan, South Korea, Canada, and Spain, opposes the creation of new permanent seats and instead advocates for an increase in non-permanent seats with longer terms.
80.
What is the primary demand of the G4 nations regarding the reform of the UNSC?
A Abolition of the veto power for all permanent members
B Expansion of both permanent and non-permanent categories of membership
C Reduction in the total number of UNSC members
D Rotation of permanent seats among all UN member states
Answer: B
The G4 nations advocate for an expansion of the UN Security Council in both the permanent and non-permanent categories, arguing that the current structure does not reflect the geopolitical realities of the 21st century.
