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International Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-07-16

1.
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which recently signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with India, is a free trade area composed of which four European countries?
A Germany, France, Italy, Spain
B Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein
C Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Ireland
D Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
2.
The recently signed India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) includes a significant commitment from EFTA countries regarding investment. What is this commitment?
A To invest USD 100 billion in India over the next 15 years
B To provide preferential market access for Indian agricultural products
C To reduce tariffs on all Indian manufactured goods to zero immediately
D To facilitate the movement of Indian skilled professionals to EFTA countries
3.
In a significant development for India's trade relations with Europe, India recently signed a major Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with which European bloc in March 2024?
A European Union (EU)
B European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
C United Kingdom (UK)
D Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
4.
The UN Security Council frequently addresses the critical challenge of protecting civilians in armed conflict, a core mandate for many peacekeeping operations. Which of the following is a key principle guiding UN peacekeeping missions in fulfilling their Protection of Civilians (POC) mandates?
A Non-interference in internal affairs at all costs
B Use of force only for self-defense of peacekeepers
C Proactive and robust measures to protect civilians under imminent threat
D Exclusive reliance on political solutions without military presence
5.
In recent years, the UN Security Council has faced significant challenges regarding the withdrawal and transition of major peacekeeping missions. Which UN peacekeeping mission in Africa, after operating for over a decade, completed its withdrawal from Mali by the end of 2023, highlighting complex exit strategies?
A UNMISS (South Sudan)
B MONUSCO (DR Congo)
C MINUSMA (Mali)
D UNAMID (Darfur)
6.
Which of the following initiatives, launched by the UN Secretary-General, aims to strengthen UN peacekeeping operations by focusing on performance, accountability, and safety of peacekeepers, and is regularly reviewed by the UN Security Council?
A Agenda for Peace
B Action for Peacekeeping (A4P+)
C Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
D Sustaining Peace Agenda
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