Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 107

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A-Category MCQs -107

Q1. The India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership announced recently focuses on:

1. Defence and maritime security cooperation.
2. Critical minerals and clean energy.
3. Supply-chain resilience and cyber cooperation.
4. Civil nuclear cooperation and trade.

Select the correct answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation: India and Australia expanded cooperation across defence, maritime security, cyber technologies, clean energy, critical minerals, civil nuclear cooperation, education and trade. The partnership reflects shared concerns regarding Indo-Pacific stability, resilient supply chains and economic security. It also supports India's manufacturing ambitions and energy transition. UPSC frequently asks questions linking strategic partnerships with geopolitics, trade and national security.

Q2. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari defended India's ethanol blending programme primarily because it aims to:

1. Reduce dependence on imported crude oil.
2. Improve energy security.
3. Reduce pollution and carbon emissions.
4. Promote indigenous alternative fuels.

Select the correct answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4