SSC CGL (Prelims) General: Current Affairs / International Relations questions with solutions

Q1. Assertion (A): India has increased coastal radar cooperation with neighbors. Reason (R): Maritime domain awareness is vital for regional security. Which of the following is correct?

1. Both A and R are true, and R explains A
2. Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
3. A is true, R is false
4. A is false, R is true

Answer: Both A and R are true, and R explains A

India has indeed expanded coastal radar and maritime surveillance cooperation with neighboring countries to improve security. Maritime domain awareness is essential for detecting threats such as smuggling, piracy, and illegal movement, so it explains the cooperation.