Beyond emissions reduction, a new climate cooperation accord among major powers in 2026 is likely to emphasize joint initiatives in which of the following areas?
A Space exploration and asteroid mining.
B Sustainable agriculture and food systems resilience.
C Development of new military technologies.
D Regulation of deep-sea mining.
Answer: B
Climate change significantly impacts agriculture and food security. Therefore, an accord focused on cooperation would likely include initiatives to build resilience in food systems, promote sustainable farming practices, and address climate-induced food insecurity.
152.
Which of the following mechanisms is crucial for the success of any new climate cooperation accord among major powers, particularly concerning developing nations?
A Unilateral trade tariffs on non-compliant nations.
B Robust financial commitments and technology transfer for adaptation and mitigation.
C Exclusive focus on carbon capture technologies.
D Centralized global energy planning.
Answer: B
Financial support and technology transfer from developed to developing nations are consistently highlighted as critical enablers for climate action, ensuring equitable burden-sharing and capacity building for adaptation and mitigation efforts.
153.
A new Climate Cooperation Accord signed by major powers in 2026 would most likely prioritize which of the following objectives?
A Establishing a global currency for carbon credits.
B Enhancing collective efforts to achieve the 1.5°C global warming limit set by the Paris Agreement.
C Mandating a complete global ban on fossil fuel usage by 2030.
D Creating a new international body to replace the UNFCCC.
Answer: B
The 1.5°C target is a central goal of global climate action under the Paris Agreement. Any new accord among major powers would likely focus on strengthening commitments and cooperation to achieve this critical objective, given the urgency of climate change.
154.
The UN Security Council has increasingly recognized the nexus between climate change, conflict, and food insecurity. Which region has been frequently cited in recent discussions (2024-2026) as particularly vulnerable to this complex interplay?
A Western Europe
B East Asia
C The Sahel region of Africa
D South America
Answer: C
The Sahel region of Africa is widely recognized by international bodies, including the UNSC, as a hotspot where climate change impacts (droughts, desertification) exacerbate existing vulnerabilities, leading to resource scarcity, displacement, and increased conflict, thereby worsening food insecurity.
155.
In its efforts to address global food security crises linked to conflict, which of the following actions is the UN Security Council most likely to undertake?
A Imposing sanctions on countries that fail to meet food production targets.
B Authorizing peacekeeping missions with mandates to protect humanitarian access and food supply routes.
C Providing direct financial aid to farmers in developing nations.
D Establishing global food price controls.
Answer: B
The UNSC often authorizes peacekeeping missions or adopts resolutions that include provisions for protecting civilians, ensuring humanitarian access, and safeguarding essential infrastructure, including food supply routes, in conflict zones to mitigate food insecurity.
156.
Which of the following is the primary reason the UN Security Council addresses global food security crises, particularly in the context of 2026?
A To promote sustainable agricultural practices globally.
B To ensure humanitarian aid reaches conflict-affected regions.
C To recognize food insecurity as a driver or consequence of conflict, threatening international peace and security.
D To regulate international food trade and prices.
Answer: C
The UN Security Council's primary mandate is to maintain international peace and security. Food insecurity, especially when exacerbated by conflict or acting as a driver of instability, falls directly within this mandate, as it can lead to displacement, social unrest, and further conflict.
157.
Which of the following is a significant challenge faced by ASEAN-India Maritime Security Cooperation in 2026?
A Lack of common maritime legal frameworks among member states
B Disagreement on the definition of 'maritime security'
C Absence of any existing bilateral maritime agreements
D Limited technological capabilities of ASEAN navies
Answer: A
While cooperation is growing, differing national maritime laws, regulations, and enforcement mechanisms among ASEAN member states can pose challenges to seamless joint operations and information sharing.
158.
What is a primary objective of ASEAN-India Maritime Security Cooperation in 2026, given the current geopolitical landscape?
A To collectively counter piracy and illegal fishing in the South China Sea
B To establish a joint ASEAN-India naval base in the Indian Ocean
C To develop a common defense pact against external aggression
D To promote exclusive economic zone (EEZ) exploration rights for member states
Answer: A
Combating maritime crimes like piracy, armed robbery at sea, and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing are key shared concerns and objectives for ASEAN and India in ensuring regional maritime security.
159.
In 2026, ASEAN-India Maritime Security Cooperation is focusing on enhancing interoperability. Which of the following is a recent initiative aimed at this?
A Joint naval exercises like 'Samudra Shakti' and 'IMMEX-India'
B Establishing a joint ASEAN-India coast guard academy
C Developing a common maritime surveillance satellite system
D Creating a unified ASEAN-India maritime patrol force
Answer: A
Regular joint naval exercises like 'Samudra Shakti' (between India and Indonesia) and 'IMMEX-India' (India-ASEAN) are crucial for improving interoperability, understanding procedures, and building trust among maritime forces.
160.
Considering the 2026 context, what is a significant geopolitical driver behind the strengthened India-Japan Strategic Dialogue?
A North Korea's nuclear program
B The rise of China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region
C Economic sanctions against Russia
D Global trade disputes between the US and EU
Answer: B
The increasing assertiveness of China in the Indo-Pacific is a primary geopolitical factor driving closer strategic alignment between India and Japan, aiming for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
