Which of the following statements regarding recent developments in international affairs is/are correct ?
- 1. NATO’s defence ministers agree to boost support for Ukraine with a comprehensive package of assistance which will help it strengthen defence and to modernize its armed forces.
- 2. Israel announces plans for construction of dwelling units for Jewish settlers in a Palestinian neighbourhood of East Jerusalem.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2016
Statement 2: The construction of Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank is a frequent action by the Israeli government that draws international criticism. Announcements and plans for building dwelling units in these areas, including Palestinian neighbourhoods in East Jerusalem, occur periodically and are a significant point of contention in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Based on reports from the period, both types of events mentioned were occurring.