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Mohammad Bagher Zolqadr, a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander, has been appointed as the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
This appointment is seen as a significant move, indicating the increasing consolidation of power by the IRGC within Iran's state machinery.
The SNSC is a crucial body responsible for formulating and coordinating national security and foreign policy decisions in Iran.
Zolqadr's background suggests a potential shift towards a more hardline approach in Iran's strategic and international engagements.
The highest national security council in Iran, responsible for formulating and coordinating national security and foreign policy. It advises the Supreme Leader and is chaired by the President of Iran. The Secretary plays a crucial operational role in its functioning.
A major military, political, and economic force in Iran, separate from the regular army. Tasked with protecting the Islamic Republic's system and ideology, it wields significant influence over domestic and foreign policies.
GS Paper II: International Relations - India and its neighborhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests.
General Awareness: Current Affairs - International Appointments, Important Organizations, Geopolitics.
General Awareness: Current Affairs - International News, Important Appointments.
General Awareness: International Relations, Geopolitical Developments, Security Organizations.
Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II: The 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Technology Council'. Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Medium for specific appointments, High for understanding Iran's geopolitical role and internal dynamics.
An elite military and political force in Iran, distinct from the regular army, tasked with protecting the Islamic Republic's system and ideology, and reporting directly to the Supreme Leader.
Iran's top body responsible for formulating and coordinating national security and foreign policy, advising the Supreme Leader.
A person or group that adheres to a strict, uncompromising political or ideological line, often associated with conservative or fundamentalist views.