world political, socio economic panorama & issues (international) MCQ section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

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

a) Aviation

b) Coal

c) Telecom

d) Steel

Question : 3

Which of the following United Nations’ Organizations are involved in publishing annual report on global food insecurity?

1. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
2. World Health Organization (WHO)
3. World Food Programme (WFP)
4. Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)

a) 2, 3 and 4 only

b) 3 and 4 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

Consider the following statements.

1. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay to serve as non-permanent members on the UN Security Council (UNSC).
2. The non-permanent members will serve the UNSC for two years starting from 1st January 2016 until 31 December 2017.
3. The permanent members include China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and India.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) None of these