Major Treaties & Agreements — Set 10
International Relations · प्रमुख संधियां और समझौते · Questions 91–100 of 120
Which international body provides safeguards for India's civilian nuclear facilities under the 123 Agreement framework?
Correct Answer: C. IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides safeguards (inspections and monitoring) for India's civilian nuclear facilities under the India-specific IAEA Safeguards Agreement concluded in 2008 following the 123 Agreement. India placed 14 of its nuclear reactors under permanent IAEA safeguards. The IAEA safeguards verify that nuclear material is not diverted from peaceful uses to weapons.
BIMSTEC's permanent Secretariat is located in which city?
Correct Answer: D. Dhaka
BIMSTEC's permanent Secretariat was established in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2014. The Secretary-General rotates among member states in alphabetical order. India has identified BIMSTEC as an important platform for its Neighbourhood First and Act East policies, and hosted the 4th BIMSTEC Summit in Kathmandu in 2018 (it was held in Nepal as the BIMSTEC Chair).
The OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2013
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons. The prize was awarded particularly in the context of OPCW's rapid deployment to Syria to oversee the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons stockpile. The 2013 Nobel Prize recognized OPCW's work since its establishment in 1997 following the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
India's updated NDC also targets achieving about 50% of cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by:
Correct Answer: C. 2030
India's updated NDC submitted in August 2022 targets achieving about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. This was an upgrade from the earlier target of 40%. India had already achieved nearly 43% non-fossil fuel-based capacity by early 2023, putting it on track to meet this goal ahead of schedule.
The BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement was signed at the Transport Ministers' meeting held in:
Correct Answer: B. Thimphu 2015
The BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement was signed at the Transport Ministers' meeting in Thimphu, Bhutan, on June 15, 2015. The agreement provides a framework for the regulation of passenger, personal, and cargo vehicular traffic between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal. Bhutan's parliament subsequently declined to ratify the agreement, leading to Bangladesh, India, and Nepal proceeding with a tripartite pilot.
The Ottawa Treaty requires states parties to destroy all stockpiles of anti-personnel mines within:
Correct Answer: B. 4 years
The Ottawa Treaty requires states parties to destroy all stockpiles of anti-personnel mines within four years of the convention entering into force for that state. States parties must also clear all mined areas under their jurisdiction within 10 years. The treaty has led to the destruction of over 55 million stockpiled mines by states parties.
The Indus Waters Treaty provides that India can store up to how many million acre-feet on the western rivers?
Correct Answer: C. 3.6 MAF
The Indus Waters Treaty allows India to store up to 3.6 million acre-feet (MAF) on the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) allocated to Pakistan, though with strict conditions on where and how this storage can be used. This limited storage right allows India to construct run-of-river hydroelectric projects on these rivers. The detailed technical specifications in the treaty's annexures govern India's permissible uses of the western rivers.
The first SAARC Summit was hosted by which country?
Correct Answer: D. Bangladesh
The first SAARC Summit was hosted by Bangladesh in Dhaka on December 7-8, 1985, where the SAARC Charter was adopted. Bangladesh's President Hussain Muhammad Ershad chaired the summit of the seven founding heads of state/government. Bangladesh's President Ziaur Rahman had been the original proponent of the idea of South Asian regional cooperation that eventually became SAARC.
The India-UAE CEPA was signed in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Abu Dhabi
The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was signed on February 18, 2022, in Abu Dhabi during Prime Minister Modi's visit to the UAE. The signing ceremony was attended by PM Modi and UAE's ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The CEPA was negotiated in record time of approximately 88 days, reflecting the strong bilateral relationship and political will on both sides.
The NSG waiver for India was granted at the NSG meeting held in which city in 2008?
Correct Answer: B. Vienna
The NSG waiver for India was granted at the NSG Plenary meeting held in Vienna, Austria, on September 6, 2008. The US lobbied extensively with NSG member states to overcome resistance from countries like Austria, Ireland, and New Zealand that had concerns about the precedent being set. The Vienna meeting is considered one of the most significant diplomatic achievements of India-USA nuclear cooperation.