Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 170

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(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -170

1. With reference to the recent developments in India-China relations, consider the following statements:

1. The proposed visit of President Xi Jinping to India would be his first visit to India in about seven years.
2. Recent confidence-building measures include proposed military hotlines and commander-level meeting points.
3. Resumption of direct flights and easing of some visa restrictions are among the measures associated with gradual normalisation.
4. India considers economic normalisation completely independent of peace and stability along the LAC.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (a)

Explanation: Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Xi Jinping's BRICS visit is expected to be his first visit to India in seven years. Confidence-building measures include proposed military hotlines, commander-level meeting points, direct flights, easier visas and revival of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. Statement 4 is incorrect. India's approach links sustainable improvement in the broader relationship with peace and stability in the border areas. Major concerns such as troop deployments, market access and trade imbalances remain unresolved. Elimination clue: India-China normalisation is being pursued gradually; economic engagement does not mean ignoring the security dimension.

2. With reference to India's trade relations with Russia and China, consider the following statements:

1. India's merchandise trade with Russia is characterised by a substantial deficit.
2. India's trade deficit with China is linked partly to imports of machinery, electronics, chemicals and pharmaceutical inputs.
3. Strong diplomatic relations alone can eliminate structural trade deficits without improving domestic manufacturing competitiveness.
4. Stronger domestic supply chains can contribute to reducing strategic economic dependence.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (b)