UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations (Week 10)

    (Place)                     (Country)

1. Sittwe Port              Bangladesh

2. Lawngtlai                Bhutan

3. Mongla Port           Myanmar

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

QUESTION 2

Which of the following organisation had formulated Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism?

(a) World Trade Organisation

(b) European Union

(c) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

(d) G 20

QUESTION 3

Consider the following countries:

1. Syria

2. Jordan

3. Israel

4. Egypt

How many countries share borders with West Bank?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

QUESTION 4

Consider the following statements about International Organization for Migration (IOM):

1. It is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.

2. It is part of the United Nations system.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

QUESTION 5

With reference to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, consider the following statements:

1. The framework will offer tangible benefits that fuel economic activity and promote inclusive economic growth.

2. India is not a member of this framework.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWERS TO MCQs

1. (d)

FYI:

Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

Other Source: (mdoner.gov.in)

2. (b)

FYI:

— A group of countries including India has opposed the carbon border taxes policy at the COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, saying it could “result in market distortion”.

— The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is a plan from the European Union (EU) to tax carbon-intensive products, such as iron and steel, cement, fertiliser, aluminum and electricity generation, from 2026.

— The carbon border tax involves imposing an import duty on a product manufactured in a country with more lax climate rules than the one buying it.

— The European Union claims that the tax will benefit the environment and provide a level playing field to companies, those opposing it call the tax unfair and protectionist.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

3. (b)

FYI:

— West Bank is a landlocked territory located near the Mediterranean Sea.

— The West Bank borders Jordan and the Dead Sea to the east and Israel to the south, west, and north.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

4. (c)

FYI:

— International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951.

— The IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— The organisation is part of the United Nations system, as a related organisation. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

— IOM supports migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and, as such, is a crucial source of advice on migration policy and practice.

— The organisation works in emergency situations, developing the resilience of all people on the move, particularly those in situations of vulnerability, and building capacity within governments to manage all forms and impacts of mobility.

— The Organization is guided by the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, including upholding human rights for all. Respect for the rights, dignity and well-being of migrants remains paramount.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

Source: (www.iom.int)

5. (a)

FYI:

— The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, launched by United States President and being joined by 12 other countries including India, is Washington’s answer to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and its successor agreement, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for TPP (CPTPP), as well as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

— The United States launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) with Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

— This framework will advance resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth, fairness, and competitiveness for our economies.

— This framework will offer tangible benefits that fuel economic activity and investment, promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and benefit regional workers and consumers. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

Other Source: (ustr.gov)

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