MCQs on International Affairs: India-EU, UN Reforms (Oct 2026)

1.

The "Uniting for Consensus" (UfC) group, often referred to as the "Coffee Club," primarily opposes which aspect of UN Security Council reform?

A Increasing the number of non-permanent members

B Expanding the permanent membership category with veto power

C Granting more power to the UN General Assembly

D Reducing the budget of peacekeeping operations

2.

A major point of contention in the UN Security Council reform discussions often revolves around the issue of:

A The location of the UN headquarters

B The number of non-permanent members

C The use and expansion of the veto power

D The official languages of the UN

3.

The G4 nations, comprising India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan, primarily advocate for which of the following in the UN Security Council reform?

A Abolition of the veto power

B Expansion of both permanent and non-permanent categories of membership

C Reduction in the number of permanent members

D Rotation of permanent seats among regional groups

4.

In recent years, India and the EU have emphasized cooperation on a 'Connectivity Partnership'. What is its primary focus?

A Establishing direct military communication lines

B Promoting sustainable and comprehensive connectivity across physical, digital, and people-to-people domains

C Developing a joint satellite navigation system

D Creating a common currency zone

5.

The ongoing negotiations between India and the EU primarily aim to finalize an agreement on which of the following?

A Mutual Defense Pact

B Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

C Space Exploration Collaboration

D Cultural Exchange Program

6.

Which of the following is NOT a key pillar of the India-EU Strategic Partnership?

A Trade and Investment

B Climate Change and Clean Energy

C Digital Transformation

D Military Alliance and Joint Command Structure

International Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-10-14