Public Service Commission Second Secretary Mock Examination

Practice vocabulary flashcards based on the Public Service Commission mock exam for the post of Second Secretary, covering diplomatic terms, international organizations, trade, and current affairs.

Bilateral

Relating to or involving two nations or parties.

Multilateral

Relating to or involving more than two nations or parties.

Embassy

A diplomatic mission located in a non-Commonwealth country.

High Commission

A diplomatic mission established between member countries of the Commonwealth.

Mauritius Diplomatic Relations

The state of Mauritius maintains diplomatic relations with over $170$ countries.

Diplomatic Immunity

Legal protections that ensure diplomats are not subject to the jurisdiction of local courts and authorities in their host country.

African Union (AU)

A continental organization consisting of African nations that Mauritius belongs to.

SADC

The Southern African Development Community, an organization where Mauritius is a member state.

COMESA

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa.

Indian Ocean Commission

A regional organization through which Mauritius strengthens its partnerships.

WTO

The World Trade Organization, which regulates international trade.

Free Trade Agreements

Treaties between two or more countries to facilitate trade by reducing or eliminating barriers like tariffs.

Tariff

A tax or duty imposed by a government on imported or exported goods.

Balance of Trade

The difference in value between a country's total exports and its total imports.

Sustainable Development

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

Blue Economy

The sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs.

Cybersecurity

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

Port Louis

The capital city of Mauritius.

Paris

The capital city of France, identified as the completion of the analogy Mauritius : Port Louis :: France : ______.

Next number in sequence $2, 4, 8, 16, 32, ?$

$64$, as each number in the sequence is doubled.

Travel Arrival Time

A diplomat leaving at $8:30\,\text{a.m.}$ traveling $180\,km$ at $60\,km/h$ arrives at $11:30\,\text{a.m.}$

Hospital

The item that does not belong in the group: Embassy, Consulate, High Commission, Hospital.

Ambassadors vs. Diplomats

All ambassadors are diplomats because they are high-ranking representatives, but not all diplomats hold the specific rank of ambassador.