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International relations Flashcards

1
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Where was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

A

paris in 1919

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World War I broke out in July 1914 following the
assassination of whom?

A

Archduke Ferdinand by a Serbian
nationalist in Sarajevo
on June 28, 1914

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What organization was formed as a result of the Treaty of
Versailles?

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League of Nations

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Which clause of the Treaty of Versailles held Germany
responsible for WWI?

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War Guilt Clause (Article 231)

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Germany was obligated to pay reparations whose amount was later set at ____

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132 billion gold
marks (approximately 31.4 billion USD in 1921).

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4
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The treaty led to the formation of which countries

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Poland, Czechoslovakia, and
Yugoslavia

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5
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The World War 1 was primarily fought between two major
alliances called

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Allies (initially composed of France,
Britain, and Russia) and the Central Powers
(Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman
Empire).

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6
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When did USA enter the world war 1

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1917 on the side of the Allies

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6
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Entangled alliances
divided Europe
into two main
blocs called

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triple Entente (France,
Russia, and the
United Kingdom)
and the Triple
Alliance (Germany,
Austria-Hungary,
and initially Italy)

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7
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In which year did the 13th Dalai Lama announce Tibet’s
de facto independence?

A

1913

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8
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Which British military expedition aimed to establish a
British presence in Tibet and counter Russian influence,
leading to the signing of the Lhasa Convention of 1904?

A

The Younghusband Mission, conducted
from 1903 to 1904, was a British military expedition led
by Colonel Younghusband

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Who is the current Dalai Lama, the 14th in the line of
Tibetan Buddhism?

A

Tenzin Gyatso, He
assumed the title of head of State on 17 November, 1950

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What agreement, signed in 1951, nominally guaranteed Tibetan autonomy but also allowed the establishment of Chinese civil and military headquarters in Lhasa?

A

The Seventeen Point Agreement, signed in
1951

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What type of government was established in China in 1949?

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People’s Republic of China

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When and who found the People’s Republic of China

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On 1 October 1949, Communists led by Mao
Zedong founded the People’s Republic of China

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who was the 13th Dalai Lama

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Thubten Gyatso.

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who first bestowed the title of dalai lama and when

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The title “Dalai Lama” was first bestowed in 1578 by the Mongol ruler Altan Khan

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14
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who claims to be the legitimate representative
of the Tibetan people but is not officially recognized by any country.

A

Central Tibetan Administration (CTA

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The 2024 Summit of the 24th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held in

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Astana, Kazakhstan

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who was officially admitted as the 10th member state of the SCO

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Belarus

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16
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In which year was the “Shanghai Five,” the precursor to
the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), formed?

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1996 by China,Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan

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17
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In which year were India and Pakistan added as full members to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
(SCO)?

A

2017

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18
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Where is the headquarters of the Regional Anti-Terrorism
Structure (RATS), which focuses on enhancing regional
security?

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Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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19
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when did Iran become a member to SCO

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2021

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20
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Observer states of SCO

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Afghanistan, Belarus (before full membership), and Mongolia, with dialogue
partners including Turkey, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, and
Saudi Arabia

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who assumed the role of the Secretary-General of the SCO in January
2022

A

Zhang Ming

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22
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The official languages of the SCO are

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Chinese and Russian

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23
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With which organization did the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) collaborate to
produce the Foresight Report released on July 15, 2024

A

International Science Council

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24
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What is the title of the Foresight Report released by the
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on
July 15, 2024?

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“Navigating New Horizons Report – A Global Foresight Report on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing”

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25
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How many critical global shifts were identified in the
Foresight Report by the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP)?

A

8

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25
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Where is the headquarters of the International Science
Council (ISC) located?

A

Paris, France

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HQ of UNEP

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Nairobi, Kenya

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27
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When was the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) established?

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June 5, 1972 following the United Nations Conference on the Human
Environment in Stockholm

28
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current Executive Director of UNEP.

A

Inger Andersen, appointed
in 2019

29
Q

UNEP is governed by

A

the United Nations
Environment Assembly (UNEA), which is composed of
representatives from all 193 UN member states.

30
Q

when is World Environment Day celebrated

A

5th June

31
Q

The International Science Council (ISC) was established in which year

A

2018

32
Q

In which year was BIMSTEC established by signing the
Bangkok Declaration?

A

1997

33
Q

Who overthrew the democratically elected government
in Myanmar in February 2021, leading to widespread
protests and a civil disobedience movement?

A

The Tatmadaw (Myanmar’s military)

34
Q

Where was the 2nd BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
held?

A

New Delhi

35
Q

Which two Indian policies intersect at BIMSTEC,
highlighting its regional cooperation significance?

A

Neighbourhood First Policy and Act East Policy

35
Q

who are the members of BIMSTEC

A

BIMSTEC has
seven member states: Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka,
Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal, and Bhutan

36
Q

when was the BIMSTEC Charter adopted and where

A

The BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Charter
was formally adopted at the 5th BIMSTEC Summit held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March
30, 2022

37
Q

who hosted the 2nd Retreat of the BIMSTEC

A

India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar

37
Q

The BIMSTEC Secretariat is located in ___ and established __

A

Dhaka, Bangladesh, and was established in 2014

38
Q

Secretary-General of BIMSTEC.

A

Indra Mani Pandey

39
Q

Where were the talks held that led to the agreement on
the High Seas Treaty to ensure the protection and
sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond
national jurisdiction?

A

New York, USA

40
Q

UNCLOS is an international agreement that establishes
the legal framework for marine and maritime activities.
What is the full form of UNCLOS?

A

United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea

41
Q

What was established under UNCLOS to regulate
mineral-related activities in the international seabed
area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction,
commonly known as “The Area”?

A

International Seabed Authority

42
Q

Which convention covers pollution of the marine
environment by ships from operational or accidental
causes?

A

MARPOL Convention

43
Q

On which day does India celebrate National Maritime Day to illustrate the importance of shipping safety, maritime
security, and the marine environment?

A

April 5th

44
Q

The Agreement on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National
Jurisdiction, commonly known as the High Seas Treaty, was finalised in which year

A

2023

45
Q

when was UNCLOS adopted and when did it come into force

A

1982 at the Third United Nations
Conference on the Law of the Sea. It
came into force on November 16,
1994

46
Q

UNCLOS consists of how many parties

A

167 states and the European
Union (168 )

47
Q

______is an independent judicial body established to adjudicate disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of UNCLOS

A

International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS): Based in Hamburg, Germany

48
Q

______ Assists states in delineating
their continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline.

A

Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS)

49
Q

Who is the current President of Austria?

A

Alexander Van der Bellen

49
Q

Since which year has Austria been a member of the
European Union?

A

1985

50
Q

What are the names of Austria’s first two satellites
launched aboard an Indian PSLV in 2013?

A

TUGSAT-1/BRITE-Austria and UniBRITE

50
Q

international forums
where India and Austria pledged to work together?

A

UN, G20, and the EU

51
Q

Which vehicle was used to launch Austria’s first two
satellites in 2013?

A

PSLV

52
Q

Who was the first state leader to visit Austria after
it regained full independence through the State Treaty

A

1955, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru

53
Q

This treaty re-established Austria as an independent and neutral country, ending the decadelong Allied occupation.

A

State Treaty of 1955

54
Q

which declaration described Austria as “the first victim of Hitlerite
aggression” but also held it responsible for its participation in the war alongside Germany

A

Moscow Declaration of 1943

55
Q

Which edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced at Foreign
Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya)?

A

16th

56
Q

Name the countries that are a participant in
Exercise Malabar?

A

India’s, the United States, and Japan’s navies

57
Q

The Ajeya Warrior Exercise is a biennial military
exercise between which two countries?

A

India and UK

58
Q

Which bilateral naval exercise aims to enhance maritime
cooperation, interoperability, and understanding
between the navies of India and France?

A

Varuna

59
Q

Surya Kiran is a bilateral joint military exercise between
India and which country?

A

Nepal

60
Q

The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced from July 3rd to 16th,
2024, at _____

A

Foreign Training Node, Umroi (Meghalaya)

61
Q

Where was the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit held,
bringing together Prime Minister Narendra Modi and
President Vladimir Putin?

A

Moscow

62
Q

In which year was the Order of Saint Andrew the
Apostle originally established? and by whom

A

Tsar Peter the Great in 1698
reinstated in 1998

63
Q

What emblem is featured on the Order of Saint Andrew
the Apostle?

A

Double-headed eagle

64
Q

During which era was the relationship between India and
the Soviet Union one of the defining features in Asia?

A

Cold War

65
Q

In which decade did India and Russia begin their
collaboration in space technology, with Russia assisting
India in launching its first satellite, Aryabhata?

A

1970s

66
Q

Both nations set a new bilateral trade goal of USD _____ by _____, a significant increase from
the earlier target of USD 30 billion by 2025

A

100 billion by 2030

67
Q

Name of the comprehensive program to boost promising economic sectors, coordinated by
the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Cultural
Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC)

A

Programme-2030

68
Q

_______ is envisioned as a sea link between ports on the east coast of India and ports in
the far-east region of Russia

A

Eastern Maritime Corridor

69
Q

Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation was renewed for another 20 years in
1991, and then replaced by which treaty after the Soviet Union
dissolved.

A

Treaty of Indo-Russian Friendship and Cooperation in 1993

69
Q

Signed in 1971 between India and the Soviet Union, this treaty was a
significant departure from India’s non-aligned position during the Cold War. Name the Treaty

A

Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation

70
Q
A
70
Q

which agreement between India and Russia is a strategic military logistics
agreement poised to enhance bilateral military operations by streamlining logistics support.

A

The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS)

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