Current Affairs Questions
World Watch:
Programme Of Cooperation (POC)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, India and Oman signed a Programme of Cooperation (POC) in the fields of science and technology for the period 2022-2025.
- The POC was signed in pursuance of the Agreement for Cooperation in Science and Technology concluded on 5th October, 1996, between the Government of Oman and the Government of India.
- There is no provision of exchange programmes in the Programme of Cooperation.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Minsk Agreement
Consider the following statements:
- Amidst the ongoing conflict between the Russia and Ukraine, France suggested that the only way for peace talks to prevail between Russia and Ukraine was through the Minsk agreement.
- Seeking an end to the war, the first Minsk Agreement was signed in Belarus in September 2018.
- Its provisions included prisoner exchanges, deliveries of humanitarian aid and the withdrawal of heavy weapons.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Society For Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT)
Consider the following statements:
- Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), founded in 1973, is a global member-owned cooperative that is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
- It enables financial entities to send and receive information about financial transactions in a secure, standardized and reliable environment.
- In order to use its messaging services, customers do not need to connect to the SWIFT environment.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
World Food Programme (WFP)
Consider the following statements:
- The World Food Programme was founded in 1990 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with its headquarters in Rome, Italy.
- On 26th February, 2022, the first shipment of 2,500 metric tonnes of wheat sent by India for Afghan people through the land border route as part of a humanitarian aid reached Jalalabad town of Afghanistan.
- This was done as per India’s recent agreement with the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP).
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, India and Australia announced that they are set to conclude an interim trade agreement in March 2022 and a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) 12-18 months thereafter.
- The agreement will cover “most areas of interest for both countries” including goods, services, rules of origin, sanitary and phytosanitary measures and customs procedures.
- Dairy, beef and wheat were sensitive sectors for India. Australia would likely seek market access for products in these categories.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Integrated Deterrence
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the United States announced its long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy. The document highlights the need to build collective capacity to deal with challenges in the region.
- The US seeks to build resilience in the regional rules-based order.
- “Integrated deterrence” will form the “cornerstone” of the US’ security plan for the region.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Technological Innovation Fund (I4F)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the 8th Governing Body Meeting of the India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F) was virtually held.
- Both sides approved 3 joint R&D projects with an overall budget of USD 5.4 million.
- India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F) is a co-operation between the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Israel Innovation Authority, Government of Israel, to promote, facilitate and support joint industrial R&D projects between both countries to address the challenges in the agreed Focus Sectors.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the 2nd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting with India was held on a virtual platform, where two sides finalized India-ASEAN Digital work plan 2022 for future collaboration in the field.
- ADGMIN is an annual meeting of Telecom Ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries and dialogue partner countries.
- Mutual interest led ASEAN to invite India to become its full dialogue partner in 2000.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, Kazakhstan called on the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) to help manage ongoing protests in the country.
- The Collective Security Treaty Organization originates from the conclusion of the Collective Security Treaty, which was signed in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) on May 15, 1992.
- India is a member of CSTO.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
World Economic Forum
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Global Risks Report 2022.
- The report is based on a survey that tracked global risk perceptions among risk experts and world leaders in business, government and civil society.
- Climate action failure, extreme weather and biodiversity loss appear as top risks in the short-, medium-and long-term outlooks.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Programme Of Cooperation (POC)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, India and Oman signed a Programme of Cooperation (POC) in the fields of science and technology for the period 2022-2025.
- The POC was signed in pursuance of the Agreement for Cooperation in Science and Technology concluded on 5th October, 1996, between the Government of Oman and the Government of India.
- There is no provision of exchange programmes in the Programme of Cooperation.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
Minsk Agreement
Consider the following statements:
- Amidst the ongoing conflict between the Russia and Ukraine, France suggested that the only way for peace talks to prevail between Russia and Ukraine was through the Minsk agreement.
- Seeking an end to the war, the first Minsk Agreement was signed in Belarus in September 2018.
- Its provisions included prisoner exchanges, deliveries of humanitarian aid and the withdrawal of heavy weapons.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
Society For Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT)
Consider the following statements:
- Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), founded in 1973, is a global member-owned cooperative that is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
- It enables financial entities to send and receive information about financial transactions in a secure, standardized and reliable environment.
- In order to use its messaging services, customers do not need to connect to the SWIFT environment.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
World Food Programme (WFP)
Consider the following statements:
- The World Food Programme was founded in 1990 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with its headquarters in Rome, Italy.
- On 26th February, 2022, the first shipment of 2,500 metric tonnes of wheat sent by India for Afghan people through the land border route as part of a humanitarian aid reached Jalalabad town of Afghanistan.
- This was done as per India’s recent agreement with the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP).
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, India and Australia announced that they are set to conclude an interim trade agreement in March 2022 and a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) 12-18 months thereafter.
- The agreement will cover “most areas of interest for both countries” including goods, services, rules of origin, sanitary and phytosanitary measures and customs procedures.
- Dairy, beef and wheat were sensitive sectors for India. Australia would likely seek market access for products in these categories.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
Integrated Deterrence
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the United States announced its long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy. The document highlights the need to build collective capacity to deal with challenges in the region.
- The US seeks to build resilience in the regional rules-based order.
- “Integrated deterrence” will form the “cornerstone” of the US’ security plan for the region.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
Technological Innovation Fund (I4F)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the 8th Governing Body Meeting of the India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F) was virtually held.
- Both sides approved 3 joint R&D projects with an overall budget of USD 5.4 million.
- India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F) is a co-operation between the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Israel Innovation Authority, Government of Israel, to promote, facilitate and support joint industrial R&D projects between both countries to address the challenges in the agreed Focus Sectors.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the 2nd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting with India was held on a virtual platform, where two sides finalized India-ASEAN Digital work plan 2022 for future collaboration in the field.
- ADGMIN is an annual meeting of Telecom Ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries and dialogue partner countries.
- Mutual interest led ASEAN to invite India to become its full dialogue partner in 2000.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, Kazakhstan called on the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) to help manage ongoing protests in the country.
- The Collective Security Treaty Organization originates from the conclusion of the Collective Security Treaty, which was signed in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) on May 15, 1992.
- India is a member of CSTO.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
World Economic Forum
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Global Risks Report 2022.
- The report is based on a survey that tracked global risk perceptions among risk experts and world leaders in business, government and civil society.
- Climate action failure, extreme weather and biodiversity loss appear as top risks in the short-, medium-and long-term outlooks.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
