Question 1

Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):

Accepted Answer

Topic: World Panorama
Question: Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
Options: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct: (b)

Original: The 2015 IONS event was hosted by South Africa and co-chaired by Tanzania, making the first statement incorrect. The second statement is accurate as IONS was established in 2008 to involve all the coastal nations of the Indian Ocean in fostering friendly relations and addressing regional maritime security and cooperation issues in the maritime sphere.

Rewritten: The 2015 IONS gathering was organized by South Africa with Tanzania as co-chair, rendering the first statement incorrect. Established in 2008, IONS aims to engage all Indian Ocean coastal countries in enhancing friendly ties and addressing maritime security and cooperation matters in the region, making the second statement correct.

Question 2

In 2003, Alison Richard took over as the first ever women Vice-Chancellor of:

Accepted Answer

Alison Richard made history in 2003 by becoming the first female Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University.

Question 3

'Hand-in-Hand 2007', a joint anti terrorism military training was held by the officers of the Indian Army and officers of Army of which one of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

The military exercise 'Hand-in-Hand 2007' involved officers from the Indian Army and officers from the Army of China, working together on anti-terrorism training.

Question 4

In which one of the following country will the no-confidence motion to bring down the government passed by the simultaneously a majority to elect successor government?

Accepted Answer

In Germany, a no-confidence motion that aims to remove the government must also propose a successor government, ensuring that the process is constructive. This practice is known as a Constructive vote of no-confidence motion.

Question 5

Berber speaking community, frequently in the news, lives in:

Accepted Answer

The Berber speaking community can be found in countries such as Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, Mali, and Egypt.

India's Foreign Policy — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):

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India's Foreign Policy — UPSC Previous Year Questions

Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):

Year-wise Distribution

Sample Questions