02.01.2025 Welcome to your 02.01.2025 Name Mention mail id to receive answers over mail City Phone 1. The Carter Doctrine, announced in 1980, played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. Which of the following statements best reflects the strategic rationale and implications of the doctrine? It aimed to deter Soviet advances in the Persian Gulf to safeguard global oil supplies and U.S. energy security. The doctrine emphasized the use of economic sanctions rather than military force to protect U.S. interests. It laid the foundation for subsequent U.S. military interventions in the Middle East, including the Gulf War. It signaled a de-escalation of Cold War tensions by fostering dialogue with the Soviet Union over regional conflicts. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below: 1 and 3 only 2 and 4 only 1, 2, and 3 only 1, 3, and 4 only None 2. Consider the following statements regarding the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2024: The total annual groundwater recharge in India is greater than the extractable groundwater resource. Over 70% of the assessment units in India are classified as ‘Safe.’ The report highlights an increase in groundwater recharge and a reduction in over-exploited units compared to 2017. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 None 3. With reference to Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems and Scorpene-class submarines, consider the following statements: AIP systems enable submarines to remain submerged for extended periods without the need for external oxygen. All Scorpene-class submarines commissioned in India are equipped with AIP modules. The Scorpene-class submarines have been built in collaboration with the French Naval Group under Project-75. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 None Please fill in the comment box below. Time's upTime is Up! India4IAS Previous post 01.01.2025 January 2, 2025 Next post 03.01.2025 January 4, 2025 Leave A Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *