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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
Q1. {IR – Groupings} Track 1.5 diplomacy recently seen in news refer to which of the following?
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Explanation
Option (a) is incorrect
Track 1 dialogues involve official diplomatic discussions between high-ranking government officials.
Option (b) is correct
Track 1.5 dialogues refer to a form of diplomacy that involves a combination of government officials and non-governmental experts, often including scholars, civil society members, or business leaders. This mix helps create a semi-official space for flexible, open discussions.
Option (c) is incorrect
This describes Track 2 diplomacy, where informal discussions happen without direct government involvement, usually among non-governmental actors.
Option (d) is incorrect
Military-to-military negotiations generally take place in official diplomatic channels, typically categorized under Track 1.
Answer: (b) Diplomatic dialogues between government officials and non-governmental experts; Difficulty Level: Medium
Track 1 dialogues involve official diplomatic discussions between high-ranking government officials.
Option (b) is correct
Track 1.5 dialogues refer to a form of diplomacy that involves a combination of government officials and non-governmental experts, often including scholars, civil society members, or business leaders. This mix helps create a semi-official space for flexible, open discussions.
Option (c) is incorrect
This describes Track 2 diplomacy, where informal discussions happen without direct government involvement, usually among non-governmental actors.
Option (d) is incorrect
Military-to-military negotiations generally take place in official diplomatic channels, typically categorized under Track 1.
Answer: (b) Diplomatic dialogues between government officials and non-governmental experts; Difficulty Level: Medium
Track 1 dialogues involve official diplomatic discussions between high-ranking government officials.
Option (b) is correct
Track 1.5 dialogues refer to a form of diplomacy that involves a combination of government officials and non-governmental experts, often including scholars, civil society members, or business leaders. This mix helps create a semi-official space for flexible, open discussions.
Option (c) is incorrect
This describes Track 2 diplomacy, where informal discussions happen without direct government involvement, usually among non-governmental actors.
Option (d) is incorrect
Military-to-military negotiations generally take place in official diplomatic channels, typically categorized under Track 1.
Answer: (b) Diplomatic dialogues between government officials and non-governmental experts; Difficulty Level: Medium
Q2. {IR – India-EU} Which of the following statements accurately describes a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)?
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
A TRQ allows a specified quantity of imports at a lower tariff rate, with a higher tariff applied to any imports exceeding that limit. This mechanism helps protect domestic industries while allowing limited imports.
India proposes a $1.1-billion retaliation against the EU for extra steel duties as it has resulted in a cumulative trade loss for India amounting to $4.412 billion.
The safeguard duty imposed by the EU is a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ). Recently, the EU has extended the safeguard duties on steel imports by another two years till 2026.
Under the TRQ mechanism, every country is allocated a quota to export 26 steel products to the EU. This quota was set at 105% of the average imports from that country between 2015 and 2017. Exports beyond this quota attract an additional 25% duty.
Under WTO rules, another safeguard measure for these categories of steel products cannot be imposed for another eight years.
Answer: (c) It imposes a lower tariff on imports up to a specified quantity and a higher tariff on additional im-ports; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
A TRQ allows a specified quantity of imports at a lower tariff rate, with a higher tariff applied to any imports exceeding that limit. This mechanism helps protect domestic industries while allowing limited imports.
India proposes a $1.1-billion retaliation against the EU for extra steel duties as it has resulted in a cumulative trade loss for India amounting to $4.412 billion.
The safeguard duty imposed by the EU is a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ). Recently, the EU has extended the safeguard duties on steel imports by another two years till 2026.
Under the TRQ mechanism, every country is allocated a quota to export 26 steel products to the EU. This quota was set at 105% of the average imports from that country between 2015 and 2017. Exports beyond this quota attract an additional 25% duty.
Under WTO rules, another safeguard measure for these categories of steel products cannot be imposed for another eight years.
Answer: (c) It imposes a lower tariff on imports up to a specified quantity and a higher tariff on additional im-ports; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (c) is correct
A TRQ allows a specified quantity of imports at a lower tariff rate, with a higher tariff applied to any imports exceeding that limit. This mechanism helps protect domestic industries while allowing limited imports.
India proposes a $1.1-billion retaliation against the EU for extra steel duties as it has resulted in a cumulative trade loss for India amounting to $4.412 billion.
The safeguard duty imposed by the EU is a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ). Recently, the EU has extended the safeguard duties on steel imports by another two years till 2026.
Under the TRQ mechanism, every country is allocated a quota to export 26 steel products to the EU. This quota was set at 105% of the average imports from that country between 2015 and 2017. Exports beyond this quota attract an additional 25% duty.
Under WTO rules, another safeguard measure for these categories of steel products cannot be imposed for another eight years.
Answer: (c) It imposes a lower tariff on imports up to a specified quantity and a higher tariff on additional im-ports; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 3 of 8
3. Question
Q3. {Envi – Conservation} How many of the following countries are part of the Congo Basin?
Cameroon
Zambia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
South Sudan
Gabon
Republic of the Congo
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Explanation
Option 1, 3, 5 and 6 are correct
The Congo Basin spans across six countries – Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
There are approximately 10, 000 species of tropical plants in the Congo Basin and 30 percent are unique to the region.
Endangered wildlife, including forest elephants, chimpanzees, bonobos, and lowland and mountain gorillas inhabit the lush forests.
400 other species of mammals, 1,000 species of birds and 700 species of fish can also be found here.
The Congo Basin has been inhabited by humans for more than 50,000 years and it provides food, fresh water and shelter to more than 75 million people.
Nearly 150 distinct ethnic groups exist and the region’s Ba’Aka people are among the most well-known representatives of an ancient hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
The Congo Basin spans across six countries – Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
There are approximately 10, 000 species of tropical plants in the Congo Basin and 30 percent are unique to the region.
Endangered wildlife, including forest elephants, chimpanzees, bonobos, and lowland and mountain gorillas inhabit the lush forests.
400 other species of mammals, 1,000 species of birds and 700 species of fish can also be found here.
The Congo Basin has been inhabited by humans for more than 50,000 years and it provides food, fresh water and shelter to more than 75 million people.
Nearly 150 distinct ethnic groups exist and the region’s Ba’Aka people are among the most well-known representatives of an ancient hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
The Congo Basin spans across six countries – Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
There are approximately 10, 000 species of tropical plants in the Congo Basin and 30 percent are unique to the region.
Endangered wildlife, including forest elephants, chimpanzees, bonobos, and lowland and mountain gorillas inhabit the lush forests.
400 other species of mammals, 1,000 species of birds and 700 species of fish can also be found here.
The Congo Basin has been inhabited by humans for more than 50,000 years and it provides food, fresh water and shelter to more than 75 million people.
Nearly 150 distinct ethnic groups exist and the region’s Ba’Aka people are among the most well-known representatives of an ancient hunter-gatherer lifestyle.
Q4. {Prelims – In News – Defence} Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Eastern Bridge VII:
It was conducted between the Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force of Saudi Arabia.
The primary objective of the exercise was to enhance military ties and operational coordination through air combat drills and mission scenarios.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
Exercise Eastern Bridge VII was conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), not Saudi Arabia.
Statement 2 is correct
The primary objective of the exercise was to strengthen military ties and operational coordination through air combat drills and mission scenarios.
Other Joint exercises between India and Oman:
Exercise Al Najah – in 2015
Exercise Eastern Bridge– in 2017
Naseem Al Bahr (naval exercise)- in 2022
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
Exercise Eastern Bridge VII was conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), not Saudi Arabia.
Statement 2 is correct
The primary objective of the exercise was to strengthen military ties and operational coordination through air combat drills and mission scenarios.
Other Joint exercises between India and Oman:
Exercise Al Najah – in 2015
Exercise Eastern Bridge– in 2017
Naseem Al Bahr (naval exercise)- in 2022
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
Exercise Eastern Bridge VII was conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO), not Saudi Arabia.
Statement 2 is correct
The primary objective of the exercise was to strengthen military ties and operational coordination through air combat drills and mission scenarios.
Other Joint exercises between India and Oman:
Exercise Al Najah – in 2015
Exercise Eastern Bridge– in 2017
Naseem Al Bahr (naval exercise)- in 2022
Answer: (b) 2 only; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 5 of 8
5. Question
Q5. {Infrastructure – Energy} Consider the following in Indian context:
Wind Power
Solar Power
Biomass Power
Small Hydro
Arrange the above sources of Renewable Energy in descending order of installed capacity?
Correct
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
Based on India’s renewable energy installed capacity as per 2022,Solar Powercontributes thehighest with 67.07 GW.
Wind Power capacity in India is 42.86 GW while Small Hydro and Biomass Power have 4.94 GW and 10.24 GW installed capacities respectively. Waste to Energy also contributes 0.55 GW to the total installed capacity.
Among global installed capacity as per 2022, Solar Power have the largest share with 843 GW while Wind Power (742 GW),Small Hydro (160 GW) and Biomass Power (141 GW) follows.
Answer: (d) 2-1-3-4; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (d) is correct
Based on India’s renewable energy installed capacity as per 2022,Solar Powercontributes thehighest with 67.07 GW.
Wind Power capacity in India is 42.86 GW while Small Hydro and Biomass Power have 4.94 GW and 10.24 GW installed capacities respectively. Waste to Energy also contributes 0.55 GW to the total installed capacity.
Among global installed capacity as per 2022, Solar Power have the largest share with 843 GW while Wind Power (742 GW),Small Hydro (160 GW) and Biomass Power (141 GW) follows.
Answer: (d) 2-1-3-4; Difficulty Level: Easy
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Explanation
Option (d) is correct
Based on India’s renewable energy installed capacity as per 2022,Solar Powercontributes thehighest with 67.07 GW.
Wind Power capacity in India is 42.86 GW while Small Hydro and Biomass Power have 4.94 GW and 10.24 GW installed capacities respectively. Waste to Energy also contributes 0.55 GW to the total installed capacity.
Among global installed capacity as per 2022, Solar Power have the largest share with 843 GW while Wind Power (742 GW),Small Hydro (160 GW) and Biomass Power (141 GW) follows.
Answer: (d) 2-1-3-4; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 6 of 8
6. Question
Q6. {Prelims – PIN World – Europe} ‘Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynivka’ recently seen in news are military towns of which of the following countries?
Correct
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
Chasiv Yar andKostiantynivka are military towns located in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine which have been in the news due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Chasiv Yar has been affected by a Russian missile strikes, causing significant damage and civilian casualties while Kostiantynivka was in news for intense fighting and shelling between Ukrainian and Russian forces.
Ukraine’s eastern regions, including Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, are the heavily affected areas due to the conflict with Russia.
Answer: (b) Ukraine; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
Chasiv Yar andKostiantynivka are military towns located in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine which have been in the news due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Chasiv Yar has been affected by a Russian missile strikes, causing significant damage and civilian casualties while Kostiantynivka was in news for intense fighting and shelling between Ukrainian and Russian forces.
Ukraine’s eastern regions, including Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, are the heavily affected areas due to the conflict with Russia.
Answer: (b) Ukraine; Difficulty Level: Medium
Unattempted
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
Chasiv Yar andKostiantynivka are military towns located in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine which have been in the news due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Chasiv Yar has been affected by a Russian missile strikes, causing significant damage and civilian casualties while Kostiantynivka was in news for intense fighting and shelling between Ukrainian and Russian forces.
Ukraine’s eastern regions, including Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, are the heavily affected areas due to the conflict with Russia.
Answer: (b) Ukraine; Difficulty Level: Medium
Question 7 of 8
7. Question
Q7. {GS3 – IE – Banking} Consider the following statements:
Statement – I: Outflow of household savings from banks to capital markets adversely impacts the money multiplier.
Statement – II: Money multiplier is proportional to the public deposits in the bank and decreases when the banking habit decreases.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Explanation
Both Statements I and II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
The money multiplier is a measure of the banking system’s ability to create new money (credit) through lending, based on the initial deposits.
It is calculated as:
Money Multiplier (m) = 1 / Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) or m = 1 / (RRR + Cash Reserve Ratio)
Money multiplier is proportional to public savings/deposits in banks and decreased banking habits or deposits may reduce the money multiplier.
Hence, when household savings flow out of banks to capital markets, it reduces deposits, leading to lower lending capacity and subsequently decreasing the money multiplier.
Answer: (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I; Difficulty Level: Easy
Incorrect
Explanation
Both Statements I and II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
The money multiplier is a measure of the banking system’s ability to create new money (credit) through lending, based on the initial deposits.
It is calculated as:
Money Multiplier (m) = 1 / Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) or m = 1 / (RRR + Cash Reserve Ratio)
Money multiplier is proportional to public savings/deposits in banks and decreased banking habits or deposits may reduce the money multiplier.
Hence, when household savings flow out of banks to capital markets, it reduces deposits, leading to lower lending capacity and subsequently decreasing the money multiplier.
Answer: (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I; Difficulty Level: Easy
Unattempted
Explanation
Both Statements I and II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
The money multiplier is a measure of the banking system’s ability to create new money (credit) through lending, based on the initial deposits.
It is calculated as:
Money Multiplier (m) = 1 / Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) or m = 1 / (RRR + Cash Reserve Ratio)
Money multiplier is proportional to public savings/deposits in banks and decreased banking habits or deposits may reduce the money multiplier.
Hence, when household savings flow out of banks to capital markets, it reduces deposits, leading to lower lending capacity and subsequently decreasing the money multiplier.
Answer: (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I; Difficulty Level: Easy
Question 8 of 8
8. Question
Q8. {IR – UN} With respect to the ‘Pact for the Future’ recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
It was launched by European Union as a culmination of a multi-year initiative in 2021 through “Our Common Agenda” report.
It aims to create a framework for international cooperation to tackle climate change, inequality, and technological challenges while ensuring sustainable development.
South Asian countries including India, China and Pakistan are made observers to the pact.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Pact for the Future wasn’t launched by the European Union, but it was adopted by world leaders at the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024.
The initiative stems from UN Secretary-General’s “Our Common Agenda” report and as culmination of a multi-year initiative launched in 2021.
Statement 2 is correct
The Pact aims to create a framework for international cooperation to tackle pressing issues such as climate change, inequality, international peace and security, transformation of global governance and technological challenges while promoting sustainable development for youth and future generations.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The pact doesn’t have specific members, but rather, it’s a collective commitment by UN member states to address pressing global challenges.
Various organizations and stakeholders have also contributed to its development, including governments, civil society organizations, and international institutions
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
Incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Pact for the Future wasn’t launched by the European Union, but it was adopted by world leaders at the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024.
The initiative stems from UN Secretary-General’s “Our Common Agenda” report and as culmination of a multi-year initiative launched in 2021.
Statement 2 is correct
The Pact aims to create a framework for international cooperation to tackle pressing issues such as climate change, inequality, international peace and security, transformation of global governance and technological challenges while promoting sustainable development for youth and future generations.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The pact doesn’t have specific members, but rather, it’s a collective commitment by UN member states to address pressing global challenges.
Various organizations and stakeholders have also contributed to its development, including governments, civil society organizations, and international institutions
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
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Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
The Pact for the Future wasn’t launched by the European Union, but it was adopted by world leaders at the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024.
The initiative stems from UN Secretary-General’s “Our Common Agenda” report and as culmination of a multi-year initiative launched in 2021.
Statement 2 is correct
The Pact aims to create a framework for international cooperation to tackle pressing issues such as climate change, inequality, international peace and security, transformation of global governance and technological challenges while promoting sustainable development for youth and future generations.
Statement 3 is incorrect
The pact doesn’t have specific members, but rather, it’s a collective commitment by UN member states to address pressing global challenges.
Various organizations and stakeholders have also contributed to its development, including governments, civil society organizations, and international institutions
Answer: (a) Only one; Difficulty Level: Medium
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