UPSC Prelims Marathon 13th May – International relations – 2024

With Respect to OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) programme, consider the following statements:
1.The OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) programme aimed to curb the use of low-tax jurisdictions for tax avoidance.
2.Principal Purpose Test (PPT) allows Indian tax authorities to deny treaty benefits if the principal purpose of a transaction or arrangement is to obtain those benefits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

“B-READY Index”, recently seen in news is designed by which of the following organisation?

The term “Two-state solution”, often seen in news is related to which of the following?

Consider the following statements about EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD):
1.It focuses on corporate responsibility for environmental and human rights issues within supply chains.
2.It mandates companies to implement “appropriate measures” for due diligence, which might be insufficient for actual impact mitigation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many of the following statements about Gelephu Mindfulness City project is/are correct?
1.Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is a planned carbon-neutral city in Nepal, spanning 1,000 square kilometers.
2.Gelephu’s location on a broad plain in a mountainous area leads to high rainfall and flooding during monsoons.
3.It aims to diversify its economy beyond hydropower and tourism, addressing challenges like youth outmigration.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements about The International Energy Agency (IEA):
1.IEA works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 30 member countries and beyond.
2.India is a Full Member to IEA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India has recently inaugurated an airstrip and the St James Jetty on North Agaléga Island in the Indian Ocean. Agaléga Island is situated in which of the following country?

Consider the following statement about Xiaokang border defence villages:
1.China has built 628 Xiaokang villages along the India-China border.
2.These villages are designed for dual use, serving both civilian and potential military functions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about WTO’s Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM):
1.WTO’s DSM comprises a binding two-tiered process with a panel and an appellate body (AB).
2.Appellate Body is a permanent judicial body of 7 independent members with compulsory jurisdiction over all WTO members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?