The 'Action for Peacekeeping Plus (A4P+)' initiative, launched in 2023, aims to accelerate the implementation of A4P commitments. Which of the following is a core priority area under A4P+?
A Expanding the number of peacekeeping missions globally
B Focusing solely on post-conflict reconstruction
C Strengthening the safety and security of peacekeepers
D Reducing the overall budget for peacekeeping operations
Answer: C
A4P+ focuses on seven priority areas to accelerate A4P implementation, including strengthening the safety and security of peacekeepers, improving performance and accountability, and enhancing strategic communications.
62.
Which of the following is a primary challenge frequently cited in debates regarding the effectiveness of UN Peacekeeping Operations?
A Lack of cultural diversity among peacekeepers
B Excessive focus on economic development
C Inadequate political solutions and complex mandates
D Over-reliance on advanced military technology
Answer: C
A recurring challenge for UN Peacekeeping is the lack of robust political solutions to underlying conflicts, leading to complex and often unrealistic mandates for peacekeepers, hindering their effectiveness.
63.
The UN Secretary-General's initiative 'Action for Peacekeeping (A4P)' was launched in 2018 primarily to strengthen which aspect of UN operations?
A Humanitarian aid delivery
B Peacekeeping operations
C Climate change mitigation
D Economic development programs
Answer: B
The 'Action for Peacekeeping (A4P)' initiative, launched by Secretary-General António Guterres in 2018, aims to renew political commitment to UN peacekeeping operations and make them more effective and safer.
64.
The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC), established in 2022, includes a working group specifically dedicated to which aspect of the green transition?
A Digital Transformation and Connectivity
B Green and Clean Energy Technologies
C Trade, Investment and Resilient Value Chains
D Security and Defence Cooperation
Answer: B
The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) has three working groups: 1) Strategic Technologies, Digital Governance and Digital Connectivity; 2) Green and Clean Energy Technologies; and 3) Trade, Investment and Resilient Value Chains. The second group directly addresses the green transition.
65.
Which of the following is NOT a primary area of cooperation under the India-EU Green Strategic Partnership?
A Renewable energy and energy efficiency
B Circular economy and resource efficiency
C Sustainable finance and investment
D Space exploration and satellite technology
Answer: D
The India-EU Green Strategic Partnership focuses on areas like renewable energy, energy efficiency, circular economy, sustainable finance, climate adaptation, and biodiversity. Space exploration, while a separate area of cooperation, is not a primary pillar of the Green Strategic Partnership.
66.
The India-EU Green Strategic Partnership, a cornerstone of their bilateral relations, was formally launched in which year?
A 2018
B 2019
C 2020
D 2021
Answer: C
The India-EU Green Strategic Partnership was launched at the 15th India-EU Summit in July 2020, aiming to strengthen cooperation on climate action, biodiversity, circular economy, and sustainable development.
67.
Beyond trade liberalization, what other areas are likely to be covered or strengthened by the landmark ASEAN-EU Free Trade Agreement finalized in 2026?
A Joint space exploration missions and defense cooperation.
B Investment, intellectual property rights, and sustainable development.
C Cultural exchange programs only, with no economic provisions.
D Cooperation in combating piracy in international waters.
Answer: B
Modern FTAs typically go beyond tariff reductions to include provisions on investment protection, services trade, intellectual property rights, competition policy, and increasingly, sustainable development and digital trade, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the ASEAN-EU agreement finalized in 2026.
68.
The finalization of the ASEAN-EU Free Trade Agreement in 2026 is significant because it connects two major global economic regions. Which of the following best describes the economic scale of these regions?
A EU is a large developed market, while ASEAN is a group of smaller developing economies with limited trade.
B Both ASEAN and EU represent substantial economic blocs with significant global trade influence.
C ASEAN is a single economic powerhouse, and the EU is a collection of minor trading nations.
D Both regions have negligible impact on global trade.
Answer: B
Both the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are major economic players. The EU is one of the world's largest single markets, and ASEAN represents a dynamic and rapidly growing economic bloc with significant collective GDP and trade volume.
69.
In 2026, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) finalized a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA). What is a key objective of this agreement?
A To restrict trade between the two blocs.
B To promote economic integration and boost trade and investment.
C To create a common currency for both regions.
D To establish a joint military alliance.
Answer: B
The ASEAN-EU FTA aims to reduce trade barriers, harmonize regulations, and foster greater economic cooperation, thereby boosting trade volumes and investment flows between the two significant economic blocs.
70.
The G77 Summit, where India called for UNSC reforms in 2026, is a forum primarily representing which group of countries?
A Developed economies of North America and Europe.
B Emerging economies with strong industrial bases.
C Developing countries.
D Small island developing states (SIDS).
Answer: C
The G77 is a group of 77 developing countries that was founded to promote their collective economic interests and enhance their negotiating power in the United Nations. In 2026, the group has expanded significantly beyond its original 77 members.
