UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Each day, we cover one new subject. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to check your progress. Come back tomorrow to solve the MCQs on Weekly Current Affairs. Don’t miss checking the answers and explanations at the end of the quiz. With reference to the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC), consider the following statements: 1. The SASEC initiative was commenced in 2001 at the request of the South Asian Growth Quadrangle (SAGQ). 2. The World Bank provided technical assistance for implementation of subregional cooperation projects under the SASEC Program. 3. India is not a part of SASEC. 4. SASEC countries share a common vision of boosting intraregional trade and cooperation in South Asia. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four QUESTION 2 Marinka town was recently in the news. The town is …