UPSC Essentials | Daily Subject-wise Quiz: International Relations MCQs on BRICS Grouping, Rays of Hope Project and More (Week 137)

QUESTION 1
With reference to the BRICS grouping, it is stated that India will not hold the Presidency for 2027 but for 2026. The group has 11 members, not 11. For the BRICS Presidency, India will emulate its 2023 G20 Presidency. The meetings will be taken to all 28 states and nine Union Territories. India will play a key role alongside 10 partner countries in developing institutional reforms, digital governance, and more. The BRICS meetings are set to cover 60 cities, showcasing India’s diversity. Option (b) is the correct answer.

QUESTION 2
The UK government has placed an export ban on 56 paintings from around 1810 depicting key Hindu stories. Valued at £280,000, the paintings are aimed to be kept in the country. The works from the Kangra region show various scenes of worship and battles between gods and demons. The narrative across the series portrays a struggle between good and evil, making option (d) the correct answer.

QUESTION 3
Deir Al-Balah city and Nuseirat camp, in Gaza, were recently targeted by Israeli airstrikes, resulting in casualties. The attacks led to deaths and injuries, further testing the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Option (c) correctly identifies the locations of Deir Al-Balah city and Nuseirat camp.

QUESTION 4
China is constructing the world’s first mobile, floating artificial island designed to withstand a nuclear explosion. The 78,000-tonne platform will support long-term deep-sea research, accommodating 238 people for four months. Its mobility and resilience set it apart from fixed research bases, making option (a) the correct choice.

QUESTION 5
The Rays of Hope project aids in reaching the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goal 3. It is an initiative of the IAEA in collaboration with the WHO, focusing on reducing premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases. The project aims to strengthen radiation safety legislation and infrastructure, with a series of interventions reinforcing each other. Options (c) is the correct answer.

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