International Current Affairs MCQs

The partnership aims to leverage Japanese technological expertise and Indian manufacturing scale to accelerate the transition to clean energy and achieve carbon neutrality goals.

The 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' is the overarching framework that guides the multifaceted relationship between India and Japan, including technology and energy cooperation.

India and Japan have prioritized collaboration in Green Hydrogen and ammonia technologies as part of their commitment to decarbonization and sustainable energy development.

While conflict, climate change, and economic shocks are major drivers of food insecurity discussed by the UNSC, standard international trade tariffs on luxury goods are not considered primary drivers of global food crises.

There are 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States), all of whom possess veto power.

The UN Security Council (UNSC) is the primary body tasked with maintaining international peace and security and has the authority to convene emergency sessions to address threats to global stability, including food security crises.

The South China Sea disputes, involving several ASEAN member states and China, are a persistent and significant security challenge frequently addressed by ASEAN leaders in their meetings.

The principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of member states is a cornerstone of ASEAN's diplomatic approach, fostering trust and cooperation among diverse nations.

ASEAN currently comprises 10 member states: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

The veto power held by permanent members, particularly Russia in the context of the Eastern Europe conflict, has often led to a lack of consensus, preventing the Security Council from taking decisive action.