Q1) The Nord Stream pipeline passes through the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) of which of the following countries?

Q2) Consider the following statements regarding the OHCHR:
1) OHCHR is the principal UN agency responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
2)The High Commissioner for Human Rights is appointed by the UN Secretary-General and approved by the UN General Assembly.
3)It has the authority to impose economic sanctions on countries violating human rights.
How many of the above given statement(s) is/are incorrect?

Q3) Consider the following statements regarding the UN Watercourses Convention 1997:
1) The convention aims to ensure the equitable and reasonable use of transboundary watercourses among nations.
2) India and China have ratified the convention and are active participants in its implementation.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?

Q4) The Munich Security Report is published by:

Q5) Which of the following countries are current members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)?
1.Iceland
2.Liechtenstein
3.Norway
4.Sweden
5.Switzerland
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q6) Match the following Colour Revolutions with their respective countries:

List I (Revolutions)
1) Orange Revolution
2) Rose Revolution
3) Tulip Revolution



List II (Countries)
A) Kyrgyzstan
B) Georgia
C) Ukraine

Which of the following is the correct pair matching?

Q7) Which of the following countries are member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
1.Bahrain
2.Kuwait
3.Oman
4.Iraq
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Q8) Consider the following statements with reference to the Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology (TRUST) Initiative:
1.It is a bilateral initiative between India and the United Kingdom focused on cooperation in critical minerals and high-tech trade.
2.The initiative aims to reduce barriers to technology transfer and address export controls.
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

Q9) Consider the following countries :
A) Australia
B) South Africa
C) Spain
D) Saudi Arabia
How many of the above given countries are members of the G20?

Q10) Consider the following statements regarding the Codex Alimentarius Commission:
1) It was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
2) Its primary objective is to protect consumer health and ensure fair practices in the food trade.
3) The standards set by the Codex Alimentarius Commission are legally binding on all member countries.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?

Q11) Consider the following statements regarding the International Telecommunication Union (ITU):
1. ITU is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for digital technologies and was established in
1965.
2. India is a member of ITU and actively participates in its policy-making and standardization activities.
3. ITU plays a key role in global connectivity by allocating radio spectrum, managing satellite orbits, and developing technical standards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q12) Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Peacekeeping Operations:
1. The United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) was the first-ever UN peacekeeping mission, established in 1948 to monitor the truce in Palestine.
2. The first United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF I) was deployed during the Korean War to mediate between North and South Korea.
3. The Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) was created in 1992 under Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to strengthen the UN?s peacekeeping management.
4. Before the establishment of the DPKO, the UN Office of Special Political Affairs handled peacekeeping operations until the late 1980s.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q13) With reference to the Hague Service Convention, consider the following statements:
1) It is an international treaty to facilitate the service of judicial documents abroad.
2) It mandates the establishment of a Central Authority in each member state to receive requests for the service of documents.
3) India is a signatory to the Hague Service Convention.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q14) Which of the following best describes "beggar-thy-neighbour" policies?