UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Port Louis, Vanuatu and more (Week 101)

QUESTION 1

Which of the following statements is not correct about Vanuatu?

(a) It comprises small volcanic islands.

(b) It lies to the east of Australia and the north of New Zealand.

(c) Port Vila is the largest city in Vanuatu.

(d) Burney Island has the maximum population in Vanuatu.

Explanation

— Vanuatu has a highly popular citizenship by investment (CBI) or “golden passport” scheme, which allows affluent persons to effectively purchase a passport.

— Vanuatu is composed of 83 volcanic islands, only 65 of which are inhabited.

— Vanuatu is situated to the east of Australia and north of New Zealand.

— The country has a total land area of 12,199 square kilometres, which is roughly one and a half times that of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (8,249 square kilometres).

— The country’s capital, Port Vila, is located on the third largest island in Vanuatu, Efate, which covers about 900 square kilometres. Port Vila is Vanuatu’s largest city.

— Vanuatu has multiple active volcanoes, including those that are underwater. Volcanic activity is common and poses an ongoing threat to the islands’ population.

— Burney Island is located in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

QUESTION 2

With reference to the Mennonite community, consider the following statements:

1. They are a stream of Anabaptist Christians.

2. They do not get their children vaccinated.

3. Majorly, they are found in Australia

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Explanation

— Mennonites are a subgroup of Anabaptist Christians. Anabaptists believe that baptism should only be performed on adults who can make their own decisions. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— Mennonites are named after the Dutch priest Menno Simons (1496–1561). Anabaptists have historically faced persecution from both Catholic and Protestant administrations, and as a result, some remain suspicious of the government. This is one of the reasons why more conservative Mennonites choose not to vaccinate their children. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

— Mennonite communities can be found all over the world, with substantial concentrations in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

QUESTION 3

Consider the following statements about the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC):

1. It is bolstering global efforts to promote and defend human rights.

2. All the members of the UN General Assembly are members of the UNHRC

3. It reviews each United Nations Member State’s human rights record.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Explanation

— The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is an intergovernmental body responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe.

— It is in charge of bolstering global efforts to promote and defend human rights. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

— The 47-member Council offers a multilateral forum for discussing national circumstances and breaches of human rights. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

— It offers suggestions on how to more effectively apply human rights in practice and react to emergencies involving human rights.

— It convenes in UNOG, the United Nations Office in Geneva.

Responsibilities

— Provides a global platform for discussion of human rights concerns with representatives of the United Nations

— Adopts resolutions or judgements at regular sessions that represent the global community’s position on certain human rights matters or circumstances.

— Calls special sessions, or crisis meetings, to address pressing human rights issues.

— Review each United Nations Member State’s human rights record. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

(Other Source: http://www.ohchr.org)

QUESTION 4

Port Louis was recently in the news. It is located in:

(a) Oman

(b) Thailand

(c) Mauritius

(d) United States

Explanation

— Indian Navy’s formidable destroyer INS Imphal opened its decks for the Mauritians days after its arrival to coincide with the 57th National Day celebrations of the island nation.

— The ship will welcome a big number of people eager to examine one of the Indian Navy’s most modern warships as part of the island nation’s upcoming events.

— The warship, which landed in Port Louis as part of a goodwill visit timed to coincide with the national day celebrations, was part of the Indian Navy group that took part in the parade.

— The Indian Navy’s involvement in the parade included a marching group, a naval band, and a flypast by two modern multi-role helicopters from INS Imphal.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

QUESTION 5

With reference to the Balochistan, consider the following statements:

1. It is the smallest and least populated of Pakistan’s four provinces.

2. It has substantial reserves of oil and gas.

3. It shares a border with Gujarat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

Explanation

— On Tuesday, March 11, insurgents from the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) stopped a long-distance train in a harsh, mountainous location south of Quetta and kidnapped people.

— In a statement, the BLA claimed to have killed 20 Pakistani Army personnel, shot down a military drone, and were holding 182 people hostage.

About Balochistan

— Balochistan is the largest but least populous of Pakistan’s four provinces: Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.

— It contains significant oil and gas reserves, as well as gold and copper deposits, but its economic growth has lagged behind that of other regions in the country. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

— Balochistan is Pakistan’s westernmost province, sharing borders with Iran to the west and Afghanistan to the north and northwest. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

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