International Current Affairs MCQs
21. Which country has announced a series of sanctions on the Myanmar military leaders?
[A] China
[B] U.S
[C] Russia
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: B [U.S]
Notes:
US President Joe Biden has announced a series of sanctions on the military leaders of Myanmar. This follows the military action to overthrow a democratically elected leadership.
The U.S also announced that it is taking steps to prevent the military leaders from accessing the USD 1 billion Myanmar Government funds held in the United States.
22. Which country holds the presidency of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-26)?
[A] India
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Brazil
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, also known as COP26, is scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021.
The event is to be held under the presidency of the United Kingdom. British MP and President-designate of COP-26, Alok Sharma called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
23. Which is the first African country, with which India signed a free trade agreement?
[A] Madagascar
[B] Mauritius
[C] Zimbabwe
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: B [Mauritius]
Notes:
India and Mauritius signed a free trade agreement, the comprehensive economic cooperation and partnership agreement (CECPA).
The countries signed six more pacts, including that for leasing a Dornier aircraft and Dhruv advanced light helicopter to monitor the exclusive economic zone of Mauritius. India also extended a USD 100-million line of credit to fund purchases of defence equipment.
24. Luca Attanasio, who was recently killed, was the ambassador of which country to Democratic Republic of Congo?
[A] Iraq
[B] Iran
[C] Italy
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: C [Italy]
Notes:
Italy’s ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Luca Attanasio was killed along with an Italian policeman and their Congolese driver, in an attack on a United Nations convoy which happened in eastern DRC.
They were on a visit to a World Food Programme (WFP) school feeding project in Rutshuru, a town in DRC. Attanasio is the second European ambassador to have been killed while serving in the DRC.
25. Which country is set to impose Anti-dumping tax on aluminium sheet exporters from 18 countries?
[A] Russia
[B] U.S.A
[C] China
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [U.S.A]
Notes:
The U.S. Department of Commerce is set to tax aluminium sheet exporters from 18 countries as it claims that they had benefited from subsidies and dumping.
It has determined that the imports from Germany benefited from dumping ranging from 40% to 242%. The investigation was initially launched under the Donald Trump administration.
26. Which country has rolled out larger-denomination banknotes due to hyperinflation?
[A] Iran
[B] Venezuela
[C] Sudan
[D] CAR
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Correct Answer: B [Venezuela]
Notes:
Venezuela has recently rolled out larger-denomination banknotes due to hyperinflation. The bolivar currency of the South American country is losing its value tremendously.
Bills worth 200,000 and 500,000 bolivars, which are worth just 10 and 27 US cents, respectively, began to circulate in the country. Venezuela’s central bank has also planned to roll a bill worth 1 million bolivars, worth just 50 US cents.
27. In which country, the world’s first baby with antibodies against the novel coronavirus is reported to be born?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] China
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
It has been reported that the world’s first baby with antibodies against the novel coronavirus is born in the USA.
The mother was vaccinated against COVID-19 during 36th week of her pregnancy which resulted in development of antibodies in both mother and the baby.
28. Which country is set to re-establish the Homeland Security Dialogue with India?
[A] Japan
[B] USA
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
India and the U.S. have recently agreed to re-establish the U.S.- India Homeland Security Dialogue, as per the announcement of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Dialogue aims to discuss important issues such as cybersecurity and emerging technology. It also aims to address violent extremism. The first Homeland Security Dialogue between the two countries was held in 2011.
29. ‘Shaheen 1-A’ is the nuclear- capable ballistic missile, recently launched by which country?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Afghanistan
[C] UAE
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: A [Pakistan]
Notes:
Pakistan has successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile named Shaheen-1A.
The missile has a range of 900 kilometres with sophisticated and advanced guidance system. In February, Pakistan successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile which can strike targets up to 290 km.
30. Which country has rejected the proposal for imports of sugar and cotton from India?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Pakistan
[C] Afghanistan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Pakistan]
Notes:
Pakistan has recently rejected the proposal for trade relations with India. Prime Minister of Pakistan has denied to allow imports of sugar and cotton from India, in order to control prices and overcome a shortage.
Pakistan has stated that no bilateral trade would be encouraged with India till Article 370 is not restored in Jammu and Kashmir.
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