11. Consider the following operations conducted by the Indian Armed Forces and their countries of association:
- Operation Dost – Yemen
- Operation Ganga – Iraq
- Operation Ajay – Israel
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
Operation Ajay was launched by India for evacuation from Israel during the 2023 Israel–Hamas conflict. Operation Dost aided Turkey and Syria after the 2023 earthquake, not Yemen. Operation Ganga evacuated Indian nationals from Ukraine during the 2022 conflict, not Iraq. Thus, only Statement 3 is correct.
12. Consider the following international treaties and conventions:
- Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
- 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol
- Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled
With reference to India's status as a signatory, which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] All of the above
[C] Only 3
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
India is a signatory to the Marrakesh Treaty since 2014. However, India is not a signatory to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or to the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol. This makes only the third statement correct.
13. Consider the following statements about Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR):
- It is a treaty which imposes legally binding obligations on members over proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
- Both India and China are its founder members
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
First statement is incorrect because MTCR is not a treaty and does not impose any legally binding obligations on members. Rather, it is an informal political understanding between members which seek to limit the proliferations of missiles and missile technology. Second statement is again incorrect because the regime was formed in 1987 by the G-7 industrialized countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the United States). While India became its member state in 2016, China is still not its member.
14. Consider the following pairs of joint military exercises and their participating countries:
- Sampriti – India and Bangladesh
- MITRA SHAKTI – India and Sri Lanka
- Yudh Abhyas – India and USA
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All three pairs are correctly matched. Sampriti is a bilateral exercise between India and Bangladesh, alternately hosted by both nations since 2010. MITRA SHAKTI is held between India and Sri Lanka, and Yudh Abhyas is conducted between India and the United States, being one of the longest-running joint military exercises between the two countries.
15. Consider the following statements regarding the Istanbul Convention, which came into force in 2014:
- It is mainly concerned with the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses.
- It is the first legally-binding instrument specifically aimed at preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Neither 1 nor 2
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: D [Only 2]
Notes:
The Istanbul Convention, effective from August 1, 2014, is the first legally binding treaty focused on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. It is not related to international watercourses, making only the second statement correct. This treaty sets a comprehensive legal framework for the protection of women in Europe and beyond.
16. Consider the following statements about the 2016 Summer Olympics:
- Kosovo and South Sudan will participate for the first time in Olympics
- Brazil is the first country in South America to host a summer Olympics
- Mascot for the Olympics is Vinicius which represents Brazilian wildlife
- Golf will be played for the first time in Olympics
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Fourth statement is incorrect because Golf was earlier played in summer Olympics of 1904. All other given statements are correct.
17. With reference to the International Solar Alliance (ISA), consider the following statements:
- It was launched at COP16 in Cancun, Mexico.
- It will act as a common platform for cooperation between Suryaputra (Sunshine Countries) and other countries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
The first statement is incorrect as ISA was launched at COP21 in Paris, France. The second statement is correct; Suryaputra (Sunshine Countries) are nations between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, and ISA provides a common cooperation platform for these and other countries.
18. Consider the following pairs of defence equipment and their countries of origin:
- Dassault Rafale – France
- SPYDER – Israel
- Barak 8 – Russia
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Dassault Rafale originates from France and is a multirole fighter jet. SPYDER is an Israeli air defence missile system. Barak 8, however, is not Russian; it was developed jointly by Israel and India. Therefore, only pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched; pair 3 is incorrect.
19. With reference to Kabaddi, consider the following statements with respect to the Baulk Line and Bonus Line:
1. The distance between the Baulk Line and Bonus Line is 1 meter
2. The crossing of Bonus line by a raider means the raider is out of game
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The first statement is correct. Second is incorrect. When a Raider crosses the mid line and while chanting kabaddi-kabaddi touches the bonus line, is awarded 1 point. Kindly refer to the rules of this game.
20. Consider the following statements about the Financial Action Task Force (FATF):
- It is an inter-governmental body established in 1989
- It sets global standards to tackle the problem of money laundering
- India has an observer status in FATF
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct; FATF is an inter-governmental body established in 1989, and it sets global standards against money laundering. Statement 3 is incorrect; India is a full member of the FATF, not just an observer. Therefore, only the first two statements are correct regarding FATF’s status and objectives.
