UGC NET/JRF EXAM, INTERNATIONAL & AREA STUDIES, December-2023 (PAPER-II)

Total Questions: 100

21. Which year the UN Peacekeeping Commission was established?

Correct Answer: B. 2005
Solution:The UN Peacekeeping Commission was established in 2005. This commission was created to improve the effectiveness and coherence of UN peacekeeping operations, focusing on countries emerging from conflict.

It aims to support sustainable peace by coordinating efforts among various international actors.

Options A (2003), C (2006), and D (2007) are incorrect because the commission was officially launched following the 2005 World Summit, which recognized the need for a more structured approach to peacekeeping.

22. Which UN Organ functions from Peace Palace in The Hague?

Correct Answer: D. International Court of Justice
Solution:The International Court of Justice (ICJ) functions from the Peace Palace in The Hague. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, tasked with settling legal disputes between states and giving advisory opinions on international legal issues.

The UN Security Council, General Assembly, and Economic and Social Council operate from the UN headquarters in New York, not from the Peace Palace.

23. India adopted policy of Non-Alignment to keep itself aloof from:

Correct Answer: C. Superpowers Rivalry
Solution:India adopted the policy of Non-Alignment to keep itself aloof from superpowers rivalry during the Cold War. This policy aimed to maintain independence in foreign affairs and avoid alignment with either the US or Soviet blocs.

Economic powers, the United Nations, and the European Union are not relevant to the context of Non-Alignment, which was specifically about avoiding entanglement in the bipolar rivalry of the Cold War era.

24. Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) refers to:

Correct Answer: B. Maritime security
Solution:Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) refers to maritime security. Launched by India, this initiative aims to enhance maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region, ensuring security and promoting sustainable economic growth.

Space security, human welfare, and feminism are not related to SAGAR, which focuses on strategic and economic issues in maritime contexts.

25. Who was India's Defense Minister during India China war, 1962?

Correct Answer: B. V.K. Krishna Menon
Solution:V. K. Krishna Menon was India’s Defense Minister during the Indo-China war of 1962. His tenure was marked by controversy due to the perceived lack of preparedness and strategic missteps during the conflict.

G. B. Pant, Jagjivan Ram, and R. N. Thapar were prominent political figures but did not hold the defense minister position during the 1962 war.

26. The Indus Water Treaty of 1960 was signed in which of the following city?

Correct Answer: C. Karachi
Solution:The Indus Water Treaty of 1960 was signed in Karachi. This treaty, brokered by the World Bank, outlines the distribution of water from the Indus River system between India and Pakistan.

Lahore, New Delhi, and Islamabad are incorrect as the treaty signing ceremony took place in Karachi.

27. Where is headquarter of BIMSTEC located?

Correct Answer: A. Dhaka
Solution:The headquarters of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

This regional organization aims to foster economic and technical cooperation among countries around the Bay of Bengal. Colombo, Bangkok, and Kathmandu are incorrect locations for BIMSTEC’s headquarters.

28. Which of the following two countries elevated their strategic partnership with the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) in 2023?

Correct Answer: B. India and United States
Solution:In 2023, India and the United States elevated their strategic partnership with the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET). This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology.

India and Russia, United States and Russia, and India and European Union are not part of this specific initiative launched in 2023.

29. The concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam originated from:

Correct Answer: A. Maha Upanishad
Solution:The concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam originated from the Maha Upanishad. This ancient Indian text expresses the idea that the world is one family, promoting universal brotherhood and harmony.

Discovery of India, My Experiments with Truth, and Geetanjali are significant works but do not contain this concept, which is deeply rooted in Indian philosophical literature.

30. The International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year globally on:

Correct Answer: B. June 21
Solution:The International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year globally on June 21. This day was established by the United Nations in 2014 to promote the benefits of practicing yoga worldwide.

June 30, July 30, and July 21 are incorrect dates for this annual celebration, which coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.