Geopolitics

Asked 10 times in UPSC Prelims · first asked 1997 · last asked 2023

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In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reasons common to all of them?

2023IR

ADiscovery of rich deposits of rare earth elements

BEstablishment of Chinese military bases

CSouthward expansion of Sahara Desert

DSuccessful coups

Explanation

Chad, Guinea, Mali, and Sudan have all experienced successful coups in recent years, leading to political instability and drawing international attention. Coups are sudden and illegal seizures of power, often carried out by military or political factions to overthrow a government. These events have significant implications for the countries' governance, security, and regional stability.

The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

2015IR

ACentral Asia

BMiddle East

CSouth-East Asia

DCentral Africa

Explanation

The region of Golan Heights is situated in Syria within the Middle East area, and it often features in news stories related to events happening there.

South-East Asia has captivated the attention of global community over space and time as a geostrategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective?

2011IR

AIt was the hot theatre during the Second World War

BIts location between the Asian powers of China and India

CIt was the arena of superpower confrontation during the Cold War Period

DIts location between the Pacific and Indian oceans and its pre-eminent maritime character

Explanation

South-East Asia has long been a region of great interest to the global community due to its strategic location and maritime importance. This area is situated between the Pacific and Indian oceans, making it a key crossroads for trade and military activities. This geographical positioning has attracted attention from major world powers, highlighting the region's significance in global affairs.

Ogaden region has been a source of conflict between which countries?

2008IR

AMorocco and Algeria

BNigeria and Cameroon

CAngola and Zambia

DEthiopia and Somalia

Explanation

The Ogaden region has been a point of contention between Ethiopia and Somalia.

In the latter half of the year 2006, in which one of the following countries did a military coup take place?

2007IR

ACambodia

BLaos

CThailand

DVietnam

Explanation

In the latter half of 2006, a military coup occurred in Thailand where the Thai military overthrew Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in September.

The reason for Chechnya to be in the news recently is:

2004IR

Adiscovery of huge reserves of oil

Bseparatist rebellious activities by the local people

Ccontinuous conflict between the government troops and the narcotic mafia resulting in a great loss of human life

Dintense cold wave killing hundreds of people

Explanation

Chechnya has been making headlines recently due to the separatist rebellious activities carried out by the local population against the Russian government.

What was the main reason for a great civil strife in Argentina recently?

2003IR

AEthnic conflict between the native Red Indian tribes and others

BEconomic crisis due to huge public debt

CThe issue of using native languages as medium of instruction in schools

DClashes between government troops and secessionist groups

Explanation

Argentina recently experienced significant civil unrest primarily due to a severe economic crisis resulting from a large public debt burden.

Recently, several hundred South African soldiers were sent to Burundi:

2002IR

Ato side with the Tutsi tribe in the country's civil war

Bto side with the Hutu tribe in the on going ethnic conflict

Cas a part of United Nations special force to keep control on the ethnic groups revolting against the government

Das South Africa's protection force to help mediate an agreement between warring groups of civil war

Explanation

South Africa sent a contingent of soldiers to Burundi to act as a protection force and assist in facilitating negotiations between the conflicting parties involved in the civil war in the country.

The main reason for unrest and violence in Zimbabwe in recent years is due to:

2002IR

Aconflict between different native ethnic groups

Bprolonged crisis over land reforms

Ceconomic crisis due to continuous drought and famine

Dpower struggle between political groups of white European settlers and native black community

Explanation

The primary cause of unrest and violence in Zimbabwe in recent years is the economic crisis resulting from persistent drought and famine.

The Basque separatist organization is active in:

1997IR

ARussia

BCyprus

CPortugal

DSpain

Explanation

The Basque separatist organization is currently operating in Spain. Established in 1959, this group is known for its activities in the region.