world political, socio economic panorama & issues (international) MCQ section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements.

1. A Russian military unit will be permanently stationed in the Arctic by 2018.
2. Defence minister Dmitry Medvedev said Russia is building several new bases in the Arctic as well as rebuilding six Soviet-era air bases there.
3. Approximately 150 troops will be able to live on the base for up to 18 months without outside contact when it opens.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 only

c) 2 and 3

d) All

Question : 2

Who has been named as the next President of the European Commission?

a) Jean-Claude Junker

b) Herman Van Rompuy

c) Jose Manuel Barroso

d) Roberto Azevedo

Question : 3

According to latest report, which country is world’s top defence importer in 2014?

a) Saudi Arabia

b) South Korea

c) Pakistan

d) China

Question : 4

Consider the following statements:

1. Rashad Hussain, an Indian-American has been appointed United States (US) Special Envoy and Coordinator for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications.
2. Prior to this appointment, he was Special Envoy of the US to Organisation for Islamic Countries (OIC).

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 1 only

d) Neither of the above

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are correct regarding WTO?

1. Trade facilitation agreement (TFA) is a trade protocol aiming to give a spur and do away with the stumbling blocks in doing international trade between various countries.
2. In Bali meeting committed to duty free and quota free market access for LCDs.

a) Both 1 & 2

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 6

Which of the following statements are correct regarding International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)?

1. It is an intergovernmental organization to promote adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy
2. Headquarter of the organization is located at Abu Dhabi.
3. This year’s session was its fifth General Assembly and was held at Beijing.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these