world political, socio economic panorama & issues (international) MCQ section 6 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 6

Consider the following Statements:

1. Madhav Gadgil has won the prestigious Tyler Prize 2015.
2. Madhav Gadgil is second Indian to receive this prize.
3. It recognizes and honours persons for their exceptional dedication for Social Work.

a) 2 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 only

d) All of the above

Question : 7

Consider the following statements.

1. Pakistan and Russia have signed a major agreement to build a 1,100-km North-South gas pipeline from Lahore to Karachi.
2. Pakistan and Russia had signed a landmark defence deal for the sale of 10 Mi-35 ‘Hind E’ attack helicopters to Pakistan in August 2015.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) None of these

Question : 8

Consider the following statements.

1. Myanmar government has signed a peace accord with eight of the 20 ethnic armed minorities groups of Kayin and Chin groups to end decades of civil war.
2. The ceremony was held by President Thein Sein in Naypyidaw amidst eight international witnesses including India, China, Japan, Thailand, Canada, Australia, the UN and European Union (EU).
3. The Indian delegation was represented by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval along with PM’s special envoy for northeast R N Ravi and former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga.

a) 3 only

b) 1 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) None of these

Question : 9

Which among the following is part of EU-Africa refugee action plan?

1. Future development cooperation to focus on projects which will reduce migratory pressures;
2. Opportunities for legal migration to be “promoted”;
3. Increased cooperation on combating illegal immigration and people trafficking.

a) 1, 3 only

b) 1,2 only

c) 2, 3 only

d) All of the above

Question : 10

“5/20 rule” is associated with which industry?

a) Aviation

b) Coal

c) Telecom

d) Steel