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UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Each day, we cover one new subject. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to check your progress. Come back tomorrow to solve the MCQs on Weekly Current Affairs. Don’t miss checking the answers and explanations at the end of the quiz.
With reference to the 2+2 meetings, consider the following statements:
1. It signifies the participation of two high-level representatives holding Foreign and Defence portfolios.
2. Russia is India’s oldest and most important 2+2 talks partner.
3. India does not have a 2+2 meeting with Australia.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Torkham and Chaman borders were in the news. They connect:
(a) India-Myanmar
(b) India-Bangladesh
(c) Afghanistan-Pakistan
(d) Afghanistan-Iran
Consider the following pairs:
(Desert) (Location)
1. Negev Syria
2. Gobi Russia
3. Aral Karakum Kazakhstan
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
With reference to the India-Taiwan relations, consider the following statements:
1. India and Taiwan have formal diplomatic relations.
2. These countries do not have representative offices in their respective capitals.
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
As part of defence industrial cooperation, which of the following countries has agreed to co-produce an infantry combat vehicle?
(a) India and USA
(b) India and Russia
(c) India and Israel
(d) India and France
FYI:
— India and Australia held 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue to step up defence cooperation and deepen the strategic relationship in sectors such as critical minerals and trade and investment. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
— The 2+2 meetings represent the participation of two high-level representatives from each country, Ministers with Foreign and Defence portfolios, who aim to broaden the scope of dialogue between them. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
— It enables the partners to better understand and appreciate each other’s strategic concerns and sensitivities taking into account political factors on both sides, in order to build a stronger, more integrated strategic relationship in a rapidly changing global environment.
— The US is India’s oldest and most important 2+2 talks partner. The first 2+2 dialogue between the two countries was held during the Trump Administration. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
— Additionally, India has held 2+2 meetings with ministers from Japan, the United Kingdom and Russia.
— The talks with Japan via this platform began in 2019, with the aim that it would “further enhance the strategic depth of bilateral security and defence cooperation.” In October 2023, the first such meeting with the UK took place.
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
FYI:
— More than 6,500 Afghan nationals left Pakistan through the Torkham border, taking the total number of repatriated Afghans to over 1,70,000, border.
— The voluntary evacuation has been ongoing since the government issued an ultimatum to all unregistered foreign nationals to leave Pakistan by November 1, or face legal action.
— Official figures show that 194 prisoners were transported from various districts in Punjab to the Torkham border crossing for repatriation. According to caretaker Information Minister Jan Achakzai, 700 Afghan nationals also returned through the Chaman border.
Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
FYI:
| Desert | Location |
| Negev | Israel |
| Gobi | Mongolia and China |
| Aral Karakum | Kazakhstan |
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
FYI:
— A recent Bloomberg news report claiming that India and Taiwan were in talks about sending “tens of thousands of workers to the island as early as next month” sparked outrage among Taiwanese social media users, resulting in a “surge of racist remarks belittling Indian workers,” according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
— The agreement signed by India is a subset of the economic relationship and people-to-people ties. “India is an important source of labour for the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other regions,” said Sana Hashmi, a Taiwan-Asian Exchange Foundation fellow.
— India and Taiwan don’t have formal diplomatic relations. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
— New Delhi and Taipei established representative offices in their respective capitals way back in 1995. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
FYI:
— India and the US will co-produce an infantry combat vehicle as part of defence industrial cooperation.
— It was announced during the 2+2 meeting, the US delegation comprised Secretary of State Antony Blinken while the Indian side was headed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
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