world political, socio economic panorama & issues (international) MCQ section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements.

1. The first-ever meeting between the Presidents of China and Taiwan was held in November 2015.
2. The historic meeting was held at Taipei.

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) None of these

Question : 2

Burkina Faso, which was recently in a news, is a country located in which of the following region?

a) Europe

b) Africa

c) South America

d) Oceania

Question : 3

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Earth Hour?

1. It is observed on 28th March every year.
2. The initiative was taken in 2007 in New York to conserve the energy.
3. It is organised by World Wide Fund.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 4

Which of the following statements regarding IBSA are correct?

1. It is an initiative to promote South-South cooperation and exchange
2. India will host the 7th IBSA summit in 2015.

a) 1 and 2 both

b) 2 Only

c) 1 Only

d) None

Question : 5

Who has been elected as the new Premier of Finland?

a) Paula Risikko

b) Reuven Rivlin

c) Jyrki Katainen

d) Alexander Stubb

Question : 6

Which South East Asian country has recently banned surrogacy service to end its flourishing rent-a-womb industry?

a) Laos

b) Vietnam

c) Thailand

d) Singapore