Daily Quiz- 134
World politics
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Q1. Which of the following best explains why the G7, despite lacking formal institutional mechanisms, continues to shape global governance?
A. It includes all permanent members of the UN Security Council
B. It has legal authority to impose sanctions globally
C. It exercises significant soft power through economic influence and consensus-building
D. Its decisions are enforceable under WTO frameworks
Q2. Consider the following statements with reference to the G7:
1. All G7 member states are part of the G20 as well.
2. The European Union holds a full voting seat in G7 decision-making.
3. G7 has a permanent secretariat based in Geneva.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None
Q3. In the context of international economic governance, which of the following distinguishes G7 from G20?
A. G7 includes all major oil-exporting countries
B. G7 has representation from Africa and South America
C. G7 decisions are binding under international law
D. G7 lacks representation from emerging economies like India and China
Q4. India’s participation in the G7 as an invitee since 2019 reflects which of the following strategic implications?
A. India has become a full-time observer in G7 summits
B. G7 is shifting its focus towards the Indo-Pacific and Global South
C. India is now a formal part of all G7 working groups
D. G7 is mandated to expand its membership to include developing countries
Q5. Which of the following best illustrates a key functional limitation of the G7 in addressing global crises?
A. Inability to implement trade agreements
B. Absence of a rotating presidency
C. Overdependence on BRICS for funding
D. Lack of coordination with NATO and IMF
Answers Quiz 133 (June 19)
1. C
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is incorrect: MI5 and Government Communications Headquarters have had female heads before.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: She studied anthropology at Cambridge, not Oxford.
• Statement 3 is correct.
• Statement 4 is correct: MI6 was officially acknowledged in 1994 under the Intelligence Services Act.
2. B
Explanation:
• MI5: Domestic/internal security.
• MI6: Foreign espionage.
• GCHQ: Cybersecurity and signal intelligence.
• D is incorrect: MI6 reports to the Foreign Secretary, not the PM.
3. B
Explanation:
Her appointment breaks a 116-year male leadership tradition and symbolizes diversity and institutional change in MI6’s internal culture.
4. A
Explanation:
• MI6 was formed in 1909, so Pre-1909 is invalid.
• The rest accurately represent the evolution of MI6 across periods.
5. C
Explanation:
The “Q” division is MI6’s technology and innovation arm (inspired by James Bond’s Q), and focuses on advanced gadgets, surveillance tech, and cyber innovation.
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