Consider the following statements regarding the 1949 Treaty of Friendship between India and Bhutan:

1.Article 2 of the 1949 Treaty stated that Bhutan agreed to be guided by the advice of the Government of India in regard to its external relations.

2.It allowed India to maintain a permanent military presence in Bhutan.

3.The Treaty was signed in Darjeeling between representatives of the Government of India and the Government of Bhutan.

3 only

1 & 3 only

2 & 3 only

All

Consider the following statements regarding the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL):

The NBWL is a statutory body constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The Chairperson of the NBWL is the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Recommendations of the NBWL are binding on the Central Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only

1 & 3 only

2 & 3 only

All

Consider the following statements:

The FSAP is a joint initiative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to assess the financial stability and development of member countries.
Participation in the FSAP is mandatory for all G20 countries and IMF members.
India has undergone FSAP assessments periodically, with the latest assessment conducted in 2023–24.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 & 3 only

2 only

2 & 3 only

All

The term “G2” (Group of Two) refers to which of the following?

A proposed strategic partnership between the United States and China to jointly manage global economic and political affairs.

A trade bloc of the world’s two largest economies — the U.S. and the European Union.

A bilateral initiative between the U.S. and Russia for nuclear disarmament.

A grouping under the G20 framework focusing on advanced technology sharing

Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 8 Nov , 2025