Statement I: Baghdad pact also known as central treaty organization
Statement II: Manila pact also known as South east Asia treaty organization
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct ones from the options given below:
Statement I Analysis: Baghdad Pact and CENTO
Statement I claims that the Baghdad Pact is also known as the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO). Let's examine this:
- The Baghdad Pact was an alliance formed in 1955 between Iraq and Turkey, later joined by Iran, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom.
- After Iraq withdrew in 1959, the remaining members renamed the alliance the Central Treaty Organization, or CENTO.
- Therefore, the Baghdad Pact evolved into and is indeed also known as CENTO.
Conclusion: Statement I is true.
Statement II Analysis: Manila Pact and SEATO
Statement II suggests that the Manila Pact is also known as the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO). Let's verify this:
- The Manila Pact was signed in September 1954 in Manila, Philippines.
- This pact led to the formation of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, commonly abbreviated as SEATO.
- SEATO aimed to protect Southeast Asian nations against communism during the Cold War era.
Conclusion: Statement II is true.
Final Conclusion on Statements
Based on the analysis of both statements:
- Statement I is true.
- Statement II is true.
Thus, the correct option is the one that states both statements are true.
Important Questions from International Relations
Consider the following:
1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2. Missile Technology Control Regime
3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
India is a member of which of the above?
Consider the following statements:
1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years.
2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system.
3. Vietnam's economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports.
4. For a long time Vietnam's low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers.
5. Vietnam has the most productive e- service sector in the Indo-Pacific region. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:
1. The UN General Assembly can grant observe status to the non-member States.
2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain mission at the UN headquarters Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.
2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.
3. Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following countries:
1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Croatia
4. Romania
5. Uzbekistan
Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?
