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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Consider the following countries:
1. Italy
2. Japan
3. Nigeria
4. South Korea
5. South Africa
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population?
Select the answer using the code given below :
1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.
Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct ?
Consider the following pairs:
| Country | Reason for being in the news |
|---|---|
| 1. Argentina | Worst economic crisis |
| 2. Sudan | War between the country's regular army and paramilitary forces |
| 3. Turkey | Rescinded its membership of NATO |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.
Statement-II:
There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)'.
2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries.
3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following pairs:
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Regions often mentioned in news |
Reason for being in news |
|
(1) |
North Kivu and Ituri | War between Armenia and Azerbaijan |
|
(2) |
Nagorno-Karabakh | Insurgency in Mozambique |
|
(3) |
Kherson and Zaporizhzhia | Dispute between Israel and Lebanon |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States.
Statement-II : The 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following pairs:
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|
Area of conflict mentioned in news |
Country where it is located |
|
(1) |
Donbas | Syria |
|
(2) |
Kachin | Ethiopia |
|
(3) |
Tigray | North Yemen |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs:
| Country | Important reason for being in the news recently | |
| 1. | Chad | Setting up of permanent military base by China |
| 2. | Guinea | Suspension of Constitution and Government by military |
| 3. | Lebanon | Severe and prolonged economic depression |
| 4. | Tunisia | Suspension of Parliament by President |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?