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.

Consider the following statements about International Organization for Migration:

1. It is a part of the United Nations.

2. It is a inter-governmental organization which promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

3. It plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Which of the following countries is not part of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

(a) Vietnam

(b) Indonesia

(c) Bangladesh

(d) Singapore

Which of the following statements is not correct about World Trade Organization (WTO)?

(a) It was founded in the year 1995.

(b) It aims to promote free trade through trade agreements discussed and signed by the member states.

(c) All the decisions are taken through consensus and any member can exercise a veto.

(d) The Ministerial Conference, the decision-making body of WTO meets every six months.

Global Gateway Project was in the news. It is associated with:

(a) African Union

(b) European Union

(c) Association of Southeast Asian Nations

(d) North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Consider the following:

1. Georgia

2. Greece

3. Turkey

4. Bulgaria

5. Moldova

How many of the above countries share borders with the Black Sea?

(a) Only two

(b) Only three

(c) Only four

(d) All five

FYI:

— The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in over 100 countries. Hence, statement 1 and statement 3 are correct.

— As the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

(Other Source: http://www.iom.int)

FYI:

— Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said ASEAN is central to India’s Act East policy, which focuses on the extended neighbourhood in the Asia-Pacific region.

— Its major pillars that helps lay out a blueprint for cooperation are Political-Security Community (APSC), Economic Community (AEC) and Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC).

— The policy was originally conceived as an economic initiative but has gained political, strategic and cultural dimensions including the establishment of institutional mechanisms for dialogue and cooperation.

— The ASEAN Members are Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam.

— India is part of the ASEAN Plus Six grouping, which includes China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia as well.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

FYI:

— The World Trade Organization is the only international organization that deals with the rules of trade between countries.

— It was founded in 1995, the WTO is run by its 164 members, and according to its rules, all decisions are taken through consensus and any member can exercise a veto.

— Its aim is to promote free trade, which is done through trade agreements that are discussed and signed by the member states.

— The WTO also provides a forum for countries to negotiate trade rules and settle economic disputes.

— The Ministerial Conference is the WTO’s top decision-making body and usually meets every two years.

— All members of the WTO are involved in the Ministerial Conference and they can take decisions on all matters covered under any multilateral trade agreements.

Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

FYI:

— The European Commission unveiled a plan to invest 300 billion euros ($340 billion) globally by 2027 in infrastructure, digital, and climate projects as a better alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

— The scheme, Global Gateway, is to strengthen Europe’s supply chains, boost EU trade, and help fight climate change, focusing on digitalisation, health, climate, and energy and transport sectors, as well as education and research.

— This will allow EU’s partners to develop their societies and economies but also create opportunities for the EU Member States’ private sector to invest and remain competitive, whilst ensuring the highest environmental and labour standards and sound financial management.

— The Global Gateway is the EU’s contribution to narrowing the global investment gap worldwide.

— The Global Gateway is also fully aligned with the UN’s Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the Paris Agreement.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

FYI:

— The Black Sea is bounded by Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Tukey, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

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