European migrant crisis - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following country is not responsible for European migrant crisis 2015?

a. Gambia
b. Afghanistan
c. Pakistan
d. Myanmar
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Myanmar

Explanation:
- Migrants arrive from areas such as the Middle East (Syria, Iraq), Africa (Eritrea, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, Gambia), South Asia (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh) and the Western Balkans (Serbia, Kosovo, Albania).
- They travel across the Mediterranean Sea, or through Southeast Europe, and applying for asylum.
2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about  border security operations?

1. Operation Triton is a border security operation conducted by Frontex.
2. The operation was undertaken after Italy ended Operation Mare Nostrum

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
The Triton is under Italian control, began on 1 November 2014 and involves voluntary contributions from 15 other European nations (both EU member states and non-members). Current voluntary contributors to Operation Triton are Croatia, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland, Romania, Poland, Lithuania and Malta. The operation was undertaken after Italy ended Operation Mare Nostrum, which had become too costly for a single country to fund; it was costing the Italian government €9 million per month for an operation that lasted 12 months. The Italian government had requested additional funds from the other EU member states but they did not offer the requested support.

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