India rejects Pakistan President Zardari’s remarks on Kashmir

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

In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the `International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?

1. A. The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.
2. B. The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA.
3. C. The country will have the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group NSG.
4. D. The country automatically becomes a member of the NSG.

Consider the following statements regarding the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS):
1. The summit held in 2015 marked the third edition of the IAFS.
2. The IAFS mechanism was instituted under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

The term "two-state solution" is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of -

1. A. China
2. B. Israel
3. C. Iraq
4. D. Yemen

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

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

India is a member of which of the following?

1. Asia-Pacific economic corporation.
2. Association of South-East Asian Nations.
3. East Asia Summit

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 3 only
3. C. 1, 2, and 3
4. D. India is a member of none of them

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

India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect

1. A. India to Central Asia to Europe via Iran
2. B. India to Central Asia via China
3. C. India to South-East Asia through Bangladesh and Myanmar
4. D. India to Europe through Azerbaijan

With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements:
1. A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention.
2. Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea.
3. The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea in measure.

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

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India – Comment.

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.

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.

Mahatma Jotirao Phule’s writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.

India's External Affairs Ministry spokesman stated that Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has "no locus standi" to comment on matters internal to India, specifically Kashmir. What does the term "locus standi" primarily imply in this context?

1. A. The right to demand international arbitration on a dispute.
2. B. The legal right or capacity to bring an action or be heard in a particular forum.
3. C. The historical claim of a nation over a disputed territory.
4. D. The moral authority derived from a nation's democratic values.

The article highlights India's rejection of Pakistan's remarks on Kashmir, citing Pakistan's "abysmal record on human rights" and "systematically targeting and victimising minorities." Which of the following best describes the diplomatic strategy employed by India in this response?

1. A. Appeasement diplomacy
2. B. Tu quoque argument
3. C. Multilateral engagement
4. D. Non-alignment policy

According to the article, India views Pakistan President Zardari's comments on Kashmir as a "deliberate political attack, driven by Pakistan's national policies of bigotry and hatred." This statement reflects India's perception of Pakistan's approach towards:

1. A. Promoting regional economic cooperation.
2. B. Engaging in constructive bilateral dialogue.
3. C. Using Kashmir as a tool for internal political consolidation and external propaganda.
4. D. Advocating for international peace and security through UN resolutions.

"India categorically rejects the unwarranted comments made by the President of Pakistan... These comments are particularly absurd given Pakistan's own abysmal record on human rights..." In light of this statement, analyze the complexities of India-Pakistan relations, particularly concerning the Kashmir issue and the role of human rights narratives in international diplomacy.

Introduce the historical context of India-Pakistan relations and Kashmir, discuss how human rights allegations are used by both sides, and conclude on the challenges for future engagement.

India's External Affairs Ministry spokesman highlighted Pakistan's "long history of systematically targeting and victimising minorities across various faiths." Examine how a nation's internal human rights record can impact its credibility and 'locus standi' in commenting on the internal affairs of other sovereign states.

Define 'locus standi' in diplomatic context, discuss how human rights records affect international standing, provide examples, and conclude on the implications for state sovereignty and international norms.