3. Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. China 4. India 5. Japan 6. USA Which of the above are among the ‘free – trade partners’ of ASEAN?

A. 1, 2, 4 and 5
B. 3, 4, 5 and 6
C. 1, 3, 4 and 5
D. 2, 3, 4 and 6
✅ The correct answer is option C.
ASEAN has five free trade agreements (FTAs) with six Dialogue Partners, namely China, Japan, Republic of Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand.

5. The Union Cabinet has approved MoU between India and SACEP for cooperation on oil and chemical pollution in the South Asian seas region. What does SACEP stand for?

A. South Asia Compatibility Environment Programme
B. South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme
C. South Asia Connectivity Environment Programme
D. South Asia Coercive Environment Programme
✅ The correct answer is option B.
SACEP stand for South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme.

8. Which of the following countries is not a member of SAARC?

A. Nepal
B. Bangladesh
C. Afghanistan
D. Myanmar
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an organization of South Asian nations, which was established on 8 December 1985 when the government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka formally adopted its charter providing for the promotion of economic and social progress, cultural development within the South Asia region and also for friendship and cooperation with other developing countries. It has its headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal. It has total 8 member countries.

10. When and where was the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong-un held?

A. 12 June 2018 in Singapore
B. 7 June 2018 in Manila
C. 15 June 2018 in Hong Kong
D. 10 June 2018 in Seol
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un was held in Singapore on 12 June 2018.