Latest International Relations Questions for IAS Prelims - Set 3
1. From Chahbahar port using the existing Iranian road network, a link up to Zaranj in Afghanistan and then using the Zaranj-Delaram road constructed by India in 2009, access to Afghanistan's Garland Highway can be made.Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) All
India signed agreement with Iran for the development of the strategically important Chabahar port despite US pressure. It will give India sea-land access route to Afghanistan bypassing Pakistan. Chabahar port is located in Sistan-Balochistan Province on Iran's southeastern coast.
1.The NDA government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee had signed an agreement with Iran for the Chabahar Port in 2003
2. It will undermine importance of Gwadar port in Pakistan developed by China.
3. From Chahbahar port using the existing Iranian road network, a link up to Zaranj in Afghanistan and then using the Zaranj-Delaram road constructed by India in 2009, access to Afghanistan's Garland Highway can be made.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d) All
India signed agreement with Iran for the development of the strategically important Chabahar port despite US pressure. It will give India sea-land access route to Afghanistan bypassing Pakistan. Chabahar port is located in Sistan-Balochistan Province on Iran's southeastern coast.
1. One Belt and One Road initiative by China is to revive the ancient Silk Road and Maritime Silk Roads (MSR)
2. India will counter China's regional power ambitions through a Cotton Route and project Mausam.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c) Both
Cotton route initiative is to focus on the historically-important cotton route - which served as a trade as well as cultural link between India and other nations while Project Mausam will revive India's historical role as the focal point for trade in the Indian Ocean.
1. IMF Executive board decides the Quota based on various parameters including GDP and tariff barriers.
2. Higher quota gives higher voting rights and borrowing permissions.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide Answer5. Consider the following statements1. Pakistan conferred its top civilian award "Nishan-e-Pakistan" on Chinese President Xi Jinping for his outstanding contribution in promotion of relationship between the two countries.
2. Former Prime Minister of India Morarji Desai and Dilip Kumar are only Indian receipent of Nishan-e-Pakistan award
Which of the above statements is/are true?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) Only 2
Former Prime Minister of India Morarji Desai is only Indian to receive this award. He was awarded this award in 1990.Dilip kumar was awarded with Nishan-e-Imtiaz in 1997.
1. India to hand over three Cheetal copters to Afganistan
2. India has also donated used Chetak helicopters to Bangladesh and Nepal.
Which of the above statements are correct?a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both
d) None
View Answer / Hide Answer7. Consider the following statements1. Indo- French naval exercise known as a INDRA started at Goa.
2. The Indian Navy and the French Navy have been conducting naval exercises since 1983
3. India and France established a strategic partnership in 1998.
4. Last year INDRA 12 was conducted in the Mediterranean Sea
Which of the above statements are correct? a) 1,2,3
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) All
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b) 2,3
INDRA is a name of India- Russia joint naval exercises while VARUNA is the name of India- France joint naval exercises.
