EU passes law allowing offshore deportation centres

Which of the following international conventions have **not** been ratified by India?

1. Employment Policy Convention
2. Abolition of Forced Labour Convention
3. International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
4. Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War
5. Convention on Reduction of Statelessness

Select the answer using the code given below:

1. A. 2 and 4
2. B. 1 and 2
3. C. 3 and 4 only
4. D. 3, 4 and 5

With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:
1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 2 and 3 only
3. C. 1 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following countries are members of the European Union ?

1. Belarus
2. Poland
3. Germany
4. Switzerland

Select the answer using the code given below :

1. A. 1, 2 and 4
2. B. 1 and 4 only
3. C. 2 and 3
4. D. 2 and 4 only

Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?

1. A. Iran
2. B. Saudi Arabia
3. C. Oman
4. D. Kuwait

Consider the following countries:

I. Austria
II. Bulgaria
III. Croatia
IV. Serbia
V. Sweden
VI. North Macedonia

How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?

1. A. Only three
2. B. Only four
3. C. Only five
4. D. All the six

Amnesty International is -

1. A. an agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil wars
2. B. a global Human Rights Movement
3. C. a non-governmental voluntary organization to help very poor people
4. D. an inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies in war-ravaged regions

Consider the following countries
1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Croatia
4. Romania
5. Uzbekistan

Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?

1. A. 1, 2 and 4
2. B. 1 and 3
3. C. 2 and 5
4. D. 3, 4 and 5

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not participant/ participants?
1. Bangladesh
2. Cambodia
3. China
4. Myanmar
5. Thailand

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2, 3 and 4
3. C. 1 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 5 only

Community sometimes mentioned in the news In the affairs of
1. Kurd: Bangladesh
2. Madhesi: Nepal
3. Rohingya: Myanmar

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

1. A. 1 and 2
2. B. 2 only
3. C. 2 and 3
4. D. 3 only

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I :Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States.
Statement-II :The 'Arab Peace Initiative' Mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
2. B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
3. C. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India.

Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context of planned development in India. How far have the recent reforms impacted the fiscal federalism in India?

Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.

Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.

"Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the high functionaries and citizens alike…."
In view of the above observation of the Supreme Court, explain the concept of constitutional morality and its application to ensure balance between judicial independence and judicial accountability in India.

Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.

With reference to the European Union's recently passed 'Return Regulation', which of the following statements best describes its primary objective?

1. A. To establish a unified European border and coast guard agency for enhanced external security.
2. B. To enable EU member states to set up offshore deportation centres in non-EU countries for irregular migrants.
3. C. To provide financial incentives to non-EU countries for integrating asylum seekers into their societies.
4. D. To create a common European database for tracking all legal immigrants and their employment status.

Consider the following provisions of the EU's new 'Return Regulation': 1. It mandates that partner non-EU countries must uphold human rights and the principle of non-refoulement. 2. The maximum legal detention period for irregular migrants awaiting return has been increased to two years. 3. Unaccompanied minors are exempted from being deported to the proposed 'return hubs'. How many of the above provisions are correct?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. All three
4. D. None

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the context and related policies concerning the EU's 'Return Regulation'?

1. A. The 'Return Regulation' is a standalone policy, completely independent of the broader EU Pact on Migration and Asylum.
2. B. The UK's abolished Rwanda plan for asylum seekers shared similarities with the concept of offshore processing of claims.
3. C. The new EU migration policies are primarily a response to a significant decrease in anti-immigrant sentiment across Europe.
4. D. The 'Return Regulation' was primarily supported by the bloc's left-wing and green parties.

Critically examine the implications of the European Union's new 'Return Regulation' on international human rights standards and the principle of non-refoulement. Discuss how such policies reflect the evolving dynamics of global migration governance.

Introduce the 'Return Regulation' and its provisions. Analyze its potential conflicts with international human rights laws and the principle of non-refoulement, citing criticisms from human rights organizations. Discuss the broader context of global migration governance, including the rise of restrictive policies and the role of international bodies.

The EU's 'Return Regulation' is seen as a response to rising anti-immigrant sentiment and the growth of far-right parties in Europe. Analyze the socio-political factors driving such stringent migration policies in developed nations. How does this regulation compare with other similar approaches, such as the UK's Rwanda plan?

Begin by identifying the socio-political factors mentioned in the article (anti-immigrant sentiment, rise of far-right). Elaborate on these drivers and their impact on policy-making in developed nations. Then, detail the key features of the EU's 'Return Regulation' and draw a comparative analysis with the UK's Rwanda plan, highlighting similarities and differences in their approaches to offshore processing.