{
  "id": 8718543,
  "title": "UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : International Relations MCQs (Week 180) — Check out answers with explanations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/upsc-essentials-daily-subject-quiz-international-relations-mcqs-week",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T15:50:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/upsc-daily-subject-quiz-international-relations-week-180-10886487/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "QUESTION 1 - 2 correct statements\nNATO membership is not limited to European states bordering the Atlantic Ocean, as statement 1 claims. The purpose of NATO is to guarantee the freedom and security of all its members through political and military means, making statement 2 correct. The principle of collective defence, where an attack against one member is considered an attack against all, is indeed a core commitment of NATO, making statement 3 correct as well. Therefore, option (b) is correct.\n\nQUESTION 2 - 2 correct statements\nThe British Isles consist of the two major islands of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as numerous smaller islands. This makes statement 1 correct. However, Great Britain comprises three nations - England, Scotland, and Wales, making statement 2 incorrect. Ireland is made up of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, thus making statement 3 correct. Consequently, option (d) is correct.\n\nQUESTION 3 - 2 correct statements\nThe Gaza Strip is located southeast of Egypt, making statement 1 correct. Israel is situated to the north and east of Gaza, thus making statement 2 correct. However, Jordan is located to the west of Gaza, making statement 3 incorrect. Hence, option (b) is correct.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "NATO membership includes non-European states",
    "British Isles comprise Great Britain, Ireland, and smaller islands",
    "Gaza Strip is southeast of Egypt, Israel is north and east"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}