Current Affairs Question - 12 March 2019
International International Relations
One Belt-One Road Initiative
Consider the following statements vis-à-vis One Belt-One Road Initiative:
- The ‘One Road’ refers to the ocean-going Maritime Silk Road.
- The ‘One Belt’ refers to the land-based Silk Road Economic Belt.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
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Only 1
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| B |
Only 2
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| C |
Both 1 and 2
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| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
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International International Relations
China Pakistan Economic Corridor
China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) connects Kashgar to?
| A |
Chabahar
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| B |
Kyaukpyu
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| C |
Gwadar
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| D |
Hambantota
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International International Relations
Belt And Road Initiative
What are the benefits that China will accrue via the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
- It will boost Chinese Soft Power.
- It will boost development in Western China.
- It will convert Indo-Pacific belt into Sino-centric belt.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
1 only
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| B |
1 and 3 only
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| C |
1, 2 and 3
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| D |
2 only
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International International Relations
G7 Grouping
Which of the following countries is a part of the G7 Grouping?
- Italy
- US
- Canada
- South Korea
- Japan
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
| A |
1, 2, 3 and 5 only
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| B |
1 and 3 only
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| C |
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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| D |
2, 3 and 4 only
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National Biodiversity & Conservation
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Consider the following statements:
- This wildlife sanctuary borders Periyar Tiger Reserve and is present in the state of Tamil Nadu.
- This wildlife sanctuary acts as an Elephant Corridor and Buffer Zone for the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
- Wood Snake is point endemic to this wildlife sanctuary.
These references are with respect to?
| A |
Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary
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| B |
Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
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| C |
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
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| D |
Megamali Wildlife Sanctuary
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