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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: International Relations Chapter: International Organisations

2011 PYQ

Question 33

The "New START" treaty was in the news. What is this treaty ?

Choose one answer AIt is a bilateral strategic nuclear arms reduction treaty between the USA and the Russian Federation BIt is a multilateral energy security cooperation treaty among the members of the East Asia Summit CIt is a treaty between the Russian Federation and the European Union for the energy security cooperation DIt is a multilateral cooperation treaty among the BRICS countries for the promotion of trade

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Correct answer: A

Correct Option: A Explanation: New START was signed by the United States and Russia in 2010 to limit deployed strategic nuclear arms and related launchers, with verification provisions. Option-wise Analysis: A: Correct - it is a bilateral US–Russia strategic nuclear arms reduction treaty. B: Incorrect - It is not an East Asia Summit multilateral energy accord. C: Incorrect - It is not an EU–Russia energy-security treaty. D: Incorrect - BRICS trade promotion is unrelated to New START.

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