strengthening emergency response systems.
MCQ 7 – Internal Security
Q7. The Government Railway Police (GRP) primarily functions under:
A) Ministry of Railways
B) Ministry of Home Affairs (State Police structure)
C) Railway Board
D) NIA
✅ Answer: B) Ministry of Home Affairs (State Police structure)
Explanation:
GRP is part of the state police system, while Railway Protection Force (RPF) comes under Ministry of Railways.
MCQ 8 – India–Israel Relations
Q8. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations generally include discussions on:
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Tariff reduction
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Services trade
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Investment protection
Which of the above are typically part of FTA frameworks?
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
✅ Answer: D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Modern FTAs include goods, services, investment, intellectual property, and regulatory cooperation.
MCQ 9 – Sanitary & Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures
Q9. A country’s ban on poultry imports citing public health concerns is an example of:
A) Anti-dumping duty
B) Safeguard measure
C) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measure
D) Countervailing duty
✅ Answer: C) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measure
Explanation:
SPS measures protect human, animal, and plant health under WTO rules.
MCQ 10 – Defence Diplomacy
Q10. Exercise Dharma Guardian is conducted between India and:
A) USA
B) France
C) Japan
D) Australia
✅ Answer: C) Japan
Explanation:
Dharma Guardian is a bilateral military exercise strengthening India–Japan defence cooperation under Indo-Pacific strategy.
MCQ 11 – Maritime Security
Q11. High-tempo maritime exercises in Lakshadweep and Minicoy primarily strengthen:
A) Himalayan border defence
B) Island security & Indian Ocean preparedness
C) Space surveillance
D) Arctic operations
✅ Answer: B) Island security & Indian Ocean preparedness
Explanation:
Lakshadweep’s strategic location makes maritime exercises crucial for sea-lane security.
MCQ 12 – Important Days
Q12. World NGO Day (27 February) primarily highlights the role of:
A) Intergovernmental organisations
B) Corporate entities
C) Civil society organisations
D) Political parties
Month: Current Affairs - February 27, 2026
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