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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to the Geneva Conventions, consider the following statements:
1. The First Geneva Convention protects wounded and sick soldiers on land during war.
2. The Second Geneva Convention protects wounded, sick, and shipwrecked military personnel at sea during war.
3. The Third Geneva Convention applies to prisoners of war.
4. The Fourth Geneva Convention protects civilians, including those in occupied territory.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(d) All four statements are correct
The Geneva Conventions are a series of international treaties that establish standards for humanitarian treatment during war. They are crucial in protecting those who are not participating in hostilities, such as civilians, medical personnel, and aid workers, as well as those who are no longer participating, like wounded soldiers and prisoners of war.
Key Points of the Geneva Conventions:
First Geneva Convention: Protects wounded and sick soldiers on land during war.
Second Geneva Convention: Protects wounded, sick, and shipwrecked military personnel at sea during war.
Third Geneva Convention: Applies to prisoners of war, ensuring humane treatment.
Fourth Geneva Convention: Protects civilians, including those in occupied territories.
These conventions were adopted in 1949, following the aftermath of World War II, and have been supplemented by additional protocols to address modern warfare challenges.
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(d) All four statements are correct
The Geneva Conventions are a series of international treaties that establish standards for humanitarian treatment during war. They are crucial in protecting those who are not participating in hostilities, such as civilians, medical personnel, and aid workers, as well as those who are no longer participating, like wounded soldiers and prisoners of war.
Key Points of the Geneva Conventions:
First Geneva Convention: Protects wounded and sick soldiers on land during war.
Second Geneva Convention: Protects wounded, sick, and shipwrecked military personnel at sea during war.
Third Geneva Convention: Applies to prisoners of war, ensuring humane treatment.
Fourth Geneva Convention: Protects civilians, including those in occupied territories.
These conventions were adopted in 1949, following the aftermath of World War II, and have been supplemented by additional protocols to address modern warfare challenges.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to United Nation Charter, consider the following statements:
1. The United Nations Charter was signed in San Francisco in 1945.
2. The Charter established the International Court of Justice as one of the principal organs of the UN.
3. According to the Charter, the General Assembly can admit new members to the United Nations upon the recommendation of the Security Council.
4. The Charter mandates that all member states must contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(c) Only three statements are correct (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
The United Nations Charter was indeed signed in San Francisco in 1945. The Charter established the International Court of Justice as one of the principal organs of the UN.
The Charter allows for the suspension of a member state by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.
However, the Charter does not mandate that all member states must contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions; this is done on a voluntary basis (4th statement is incorrect).
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(c) Only three statements are correct (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
The United Nations Charter was indeed signed in San Francisco in 1945. The Charter established the International Court of Justice as one of the principal organs of the UN.
The Charter allows for the suspension of a member state by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.
However, the Charter does not mandate that all member states must contribute troops to UN peacekeeping missions; this is done on a voluntary basis (4th statement is incorrect).
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the term “Red Diplomacy” often used in the context of China-Vietnam relations, consider the following statements:
1. This form of diplomacy primarily focuses on economic and trade agreements between the two countries.
2.“Red Diplomacy” has played a significant role in resolving territorial disputes in the South China Sea between China and Vietnam.
Which of these statements is/are incorrect?
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(a) 1 only statement is incorrect (1st)
The two countries officially normalized diplomatic ties in 1991. Although both sides have since worked to improve their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries remain in dispute over political and territorial issues in the South China Sea (or East Sea).
While economic and trade agreements are part of their bilateral relations, “Red Diplomacy” specifically emphasizes ideological and political ties. (1st statement is incorrect)
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(a) 1 only statement is incorrect (1st)
The two countries officially normalized diplomatic ties in 1991. Although both sides have since worked to improve their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries remain in dispute over political and territorial issues in the South China Sea (or East Sea).
While economic and trade agreements are part of their bilateral relations, “Red Diplomacy” specifically emphasizes ideological and political ties. (1st statement is incorrect)
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) is a compulsory, third-party certification scheme that promotes sustainable forest management and agroforestry in India.
2. The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) in Bhopal is responsible for the scheme’s overall management.
3. The IFWCS only promotes sustainable management of trees within the boundary of forests.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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(a) Only one statement is correct
The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) is a voluntary, third-party certification scheme that promotes sustainable forest management and agroforestry in India. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) in Bhopal is responsible for the scheme’s overall management
The IFWCS also promotes sustainable management of trees outside of forests. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
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(a) Only one statement is correct
The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) is a voluntary, third-party certification scheme that promotes sustainable forest management and agroforestry in India. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) in Bhopal is responsible for the scheme’s overall management
The IFWCS also promotes sustainable management of trees outside of forests. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?
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(b) Indian Ocean has monsoon drift
Indian Ocean has monsoon drift due to which it is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean. Due to the monsoon drift of Indian Ocean, its regular direction of the ocean currents changes twice a year.
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(b) Indian Ocean has monsoon drift
Indian Ocean has monsoon drift due to which it is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean. Due to the monsoon drift of Indian Ocean, its regular direction of the ocean currents changes twice a year.