Eurozone - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   During the Greece economic crisis the term Trioka is used which is negotiating with Greek government. Which of the following forms troika?

1. Germany
2. France
3. IMF
4. USA
5. EC
6. ECB


a. 1,3,6
b. 1,2,3
c. 1,3,4
d. 3,5,6
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 3,5,6

Explanation:
Troika consists of European Commission (EC), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Troika has been in charge of “managing” the ongoing Eurozone Debt Crisis that started in Greece in May 2010.


2)   Which of the following are Eurozone members?

1. Cyprus
2. Estonia
3. Hungary
4. Bulgaria
5. Malta
6. Ireland


a. 1,2,3,6
b. 1,2,5,6
c. 2,3,4,5
d. 2,3,4,6
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,2,5,6

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


3)   Consider the following statements

1. Iceland has left eurozone in 2010.

2. Some countries in Europe have formal agreements with the EU to use the euro as their official currency and issue their own coins.

Which of the above statements is / are incorrect?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
Iceland applied to join the European Union on 16 July 2009 and formal negotiations began on 27 July 2010.However, on 13 September 2013 the Government of Iceland dissolved its accession team and suspended its application to join the EU. No state has left, and there are no provisions to do so or to be expelled. Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City have formal agreements with the EU to use the euro as their official currency and issue their own coins.