International Relations Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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The magnitude-6 earthquake that struck Afghanistan at the end of August 2025 mainly hit which provinces?
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Correct answer: C — Kunar and Nangarhar
Reuters reported that the quake killed 812 people in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar.
The Afghanistan earthquake of 31 August 2025 struck near which city?
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Correct answer: D — Jalalabad
AP reported that the 6.0 magnitude quake hit towns in Kunar province near the city of Jalalabad in neighbouring Nangarhar province.
What were the magnitude and depth of the Afghanistan earthquake of 31 August 2025, as reported by Reuters?
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Correct answer: C — 6.0 and 10 km
Reuters reported a magnitude 6 quake around midnight local time at a depth of 10 km.
Which of the following ships was part of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron that arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 1 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — INS Tir
The First Training Squadron comprised INS Tir, INS Shardul and CGS Sarathi.
Where did PM Modi hold a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping on 31 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Tianjin
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin.
Before the Tianjin meeting of 31 August 2025, PM Modi and President Xi had last met in:
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Correct answer: B — Kazan, October 2024
The PIB readout says the leaders welcomed progress since their last meeting in Kazan in October 2024.
At the Tianjin meeting, PM Modi invited President Xi Jinping to which summit to be hosted by India in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — BRICS Summit
The Prime Minister invited President Xi to the BRICS Summit that India will host in 2026; Xi offered support to India's BRICS Presidency.
Consider the following statements about the Modi–Xi meeting of 31 August 2025: 1. The leaders said India and China are development partners and not rivals. 2. The Prime Minister said India–China relations should be seen through the lens of their ties with third countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Prime Minister said the relationship should NOT be seen through a third-country lens, as both pursue strategic autonomy.
In his Tianjin remarks of 31 August 2025, PM Modi said the cooperation between India and China is linked to the interests of how many people of the two nations?
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Correct answer: B — 2.8 billion
Both the readout and the Prime Minister's remarks refer to the 2.8 billion people of the two countries.
On 31 August 2025, the Department of Posts completely suspended booking of all mail to the USA. Which items, earlier allowed, were now also covered?
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Correct answer: B — Letters, documents and gift items valued up to USD 100
The notice extended the suspension to all categories, including letters, documents and gift items valued up to USD 100.
Consider the following statements about the Department of Posts' notice of 31 August 2025 on US-bound mail: 1. It followed a review of an earlier Public Notice dated 22 August 2025. 2. Customers whose booked items could not be dispatched are not eligible for any refund. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: customers whose booked items could not be dispatched may claim a refund of postage.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, whom PM Modi met in Tianjin on 31 August 2025, is the Chairman of which body of Myanmar?
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Correct answer: C — State Security and Peace Commission
The PIB release describes him as Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission of Myanmar.
At the 31 August 2025 meeting, PM Modi said India's ties with Myanmar are part of which policies? 1. Neighbourhood First 2. Act East 3. Indo-Pacific Select the correct answer:
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
The release names all three: Neighbourhood First, Act East and Indo-Pacific policies.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's meeting with Myanmar's leadership on 31 August 2025: 1. PM Modi hoped Myanmar's forthcoming elections would be held in a fair and inclusive manner. 2. India said it supports an externally mediated peace process in Myanmar led by ASEAN. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: India said it supports a Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned peace process, with peaceful dialogue as the only way forward.
On 30 August 2025, PM Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba visited a semiconductor facility in Sendai. Sendai lies in which Prefecture?
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Correct answer: B — Miyagi
The PIB release says the two leaders travelled to Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture.
Which semiconductor company's facility did the two Prime Ministers visit in Sendai on 30 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd
They visited Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd (TEL Miyagi), a leading Japanese company in the semiconductor sector.
How many Governors of Japanese Prefectures took part in PM Modi's interaction on 30 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 16
The release says sixteen Governors participated in the interaction.
PM Modi urged Japanese Governors to use which initiative, launched at the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit, to deepen sub-national ties?
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Correct answer: B — State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative
He underlined the State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative launched at the 15th Annual Summit to boost trade, technology, tourism, skills, security and cultural links.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's visit to Japan in August 2025: 1. It was an Official Working Visit on 29–30 August 2025 for the 15th Annual Summit. 2. The Sendai visit built on a Memorandum of Cooperation on the Japan–India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Joint Statement describes an Official Working Visit on 29–30 August 2025 for the 15th Annual Summit, and the PIB release says cooperation builds on the MoC on the Japan–India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership.
Which Indian Navy ship arrived at Port Moresby on 30 August 2025 for Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations?
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Correct answer: A — INS Kadmatt
The indigenous ASW corvette INS Kadmatt arrived at Port Moresby on 30 August 2025.
Consider the following statements about INS Kadmatt's visit to Papua New Guinea in August 2025: 1. INS Kadmatt is an indigenous anti-submarine warfare corvette. 2. The visit marked Papua New Guinea's 75th Independence Day. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the ship joined Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations.
PM Modi held a telephone conversation on 30 August 2025 with the President of which country, reaffirming India's position for peaceful settlement of the conflict?
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Correct answer: D — Ukraine
The Prime Minister spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reaffirmed India's position for peaceful settlement of the conflict.
Consider the following statements about the Modi–Zelenskyy call of 30 August 2025: 1. The leaders reviewed progress in the India–Ukraine bilateral partnership. 2. India announced it would mediate formal peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is not in the readout: the PM reaffirmed India's position for peaceful settlement and support for efforts to restore peace, and the leaders agreed to remain in touch.
At the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit (29 August 2025), what new target was set for private investment from Japan to India over the next decade?
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Correct answer: D — JPY 10 trillion
The Joint Vision sets a new target of JPY 10 trillion of private investment, building on the 2022–2026 target of JPY 5 trillion of public and private investment and financing.
The Action Plan for India–Japan Human Resource Exchange adopted in August 2025 aims at a two-way exchange of how many people in five years?
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Correct answer: D — 5,00,000
The plan targets two-way exchange of 500,000 people, including 50,000 skilled and semi-skilled personnel from India to Japan, in the next five years.
An Implementing Arrangement signed between ISRO and JAXA at the 15th Annual Summit concerns which mission?
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Correct answer: D — Chandrayaan-5 (joint lunar polar exploration)
The ISRO–JAXA Implementing Arrangement concerns the Joint Lunar Polar Exploration Mission, i.e. the Chandrayaan-5 mission.
Consider the following statements about the India–Japan Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation (August 2025): 1. It envisages enhanced maritime domain awareness through the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR). 2. It provides for exploring a new meeting framework on comprehensive dialogue between the Joint Staffs of the two sides. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Declaration lists cooperation through IFC-IOR and the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness, and exploring a new Joint Staffs dialogue framework, among other measures.
Consider the following statements about the outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Japan (29 August 2025): 1. A Memorandum of Cooperation on the Joint Crediting Mechanism was signed to diffuse decarbonising technologies. 2. The Joint Vision for the Next Decade lays out five lines of effort. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Joint Vision lays out eight lines of effort (economic partnership, economic security, mobility, ecological sustainability, technology and innovation, health, people-to-people and state-prefecture engagement).
At the 20th CII India–Africa Business Conclave (29 August 2025), Piyush Goyal said India and Africa must work to double bilateral trade by:
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Correct answer: B — 2030
The Minister said India and Africa must work to double bilateral trade by 2030.
Consider the following statements based on Piyush Goyal's address at the 20th CII India–Africa Business Conclave: 1. India's exports to Africa are about USD 42.7 billion. 2. India runs a trade deficit of more than USD 20 billion with Africa. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: trade is fairly balanced, with exports of USD 42.7 billion and imports of USD 40 billion.
The India–Japan Economic Forum attended by PM Modi and PM Ishiba in Tokyo on 29 August 2025 was organised by CII and:
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Correct answer: C — Keidanren
The Forum was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry and Keidanren (Japan Business Federation).
At the India–Japan Economic Forum (29 August 2025), PM Modi said India contributes about what share of global growth?
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Correct answer: C — 18%
The Prime Minister stated that India was contributing around 18% to global growth.
India signed an MoU on technical cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors in August 2025 with which country, in its capital Thimphu?
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Correct answer: D — Bhutan
The India–Bhutan MoU was signed in Thimphu, followed by the first Joint Technical Working Group meeting.
Consider the following statements about the India–Bhutan agriculture MoU (August 2025): 1. It was signed at the level of Agriculture Secretaries of the two countries. 2. A Joint Technical Working Group met for the first time after the signing. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Secretaries Devesh Chaturvedi and Thinley Namgyel signed it, and the first JTWG session followed.
The 7th meeting of the India–Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation was held on 28 August 2025 in:
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Correct answer: A — New Delhi
The 7th JCDC meeting took place in New Delhi on 28 August 2025.
Consider the following statements about India–Saudi Arabia defence ties (August 2025): 1. A Ministerial Committee on Defence Cooperation was added under the Strategic Partnership Council during the PM's visit to Saudi Arabia in April 2025. 2. At the 7th JCDC, Saudi Arabia offered to provide training to the Indian Armed Forces. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it was India that offered to provide training to the Saudi Armed Forces.
The 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' held under the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) on 27–28 August 2025 took place at:
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Correct answer: D — Southern Naval Command, Kochi
The panel discussion was held at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, with delegates from 19 member countries.
The additional US ad valorem duty on products of India imposed by Executive Order 14329, which took effect on 27 August 2025, is:
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Correct answer: B — 25%
EO 14329 imposed an additional ad valorem duty of 25 percent on imports of articles of India, effective 12:01 a.m. EDT on 27 August 2025.
According to the US Federal Register notice, the additional duty on Indian goods under Executive Order 14329 was imposed because India was:
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Correct answer: D — Directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil
The notice says the duty was imposed on articles of India, 'which is directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil'.
Consider the following statements about the US duty on Indian goods effective 27 August 2025: 1. Executive Order 14329 was issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). 2. The new duty replaces the additional duty on Indian goods under the reciprocal-tariff order EO 14257. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the CBP notice says the duty applies in addition to the duty under EO 14257.
Under the CBP Federal Register notice on the additional duty on Indian goods, articles already loaded and in transit before 12:01 a.m. EDT on 27 August 2025 are exempt if entered for consumption before:
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Correct answer: C — 17 September 2025
Heading 9903.01.85 exempts such in-transit goods if entered (or withdrawn from warehouse) for consumption before 12:01 a.m. EDT on 17 September 2025.
Multilateral Exercise Bright Star, in which over 700 Indian personnel were set to participate from 28 August 2025, is hosted by:
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Correct answer: A — Egypt, in conjunction with the US
Exercise Bright Star is hosted by Egypt in conjunction with the US since 1980.
Exercise Bright Star, one of the largest tri-service multilateral exercises in its region, is held:
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Correct answer: B — Biennially
The exercise is held biennially; the previous edition took place in 2023.
In his call with PM Modi on 27 August 2025, Finland's President Alexander Stubb affirmed support for the success of which event to be hosted by India in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — AI Impact Summit
President Stubb affirmed support for the success of the AI Impact Summit to be hosted by India in 2026, and backed an early India–EU FTA.
Discussions on 6G standardisation began at the 3GPP RAN meetings in Bengaluru (August 2025) under which 3GPP Release?
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Correct answer: B — Release 20
The Bengaluru meetings marked the first discussions on 6G under 3GPP Release 20, alongside finalisation of Release 19 for 5G Advanced.
Which organisation hosted the 3GPP RAN Working Group meetings held in Bengaluru in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — TSDSI
The meetings were hosted by the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), with DoT support.
Consider the following statements about the 3GPP RAN meetings in Bengaluru (August 2025): 1. Over 1,500 delegates from more than 50 countries took part, the highest-ever participation in a 3GPP working group meeting. 2. TSDSI is one of the seven organisational partners of 3GPP. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the DoT release of 26 August 2025.
The Prime Minister of which country, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, visited UIDAI headquarters in New Delhi on 26 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Fiji
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka visited UIDAI headquarters, where Aadhaar and DigiLocker were demonstrated.
Which meeting of the India–South Africa Joint Working Group on Agriculture was held virtually on 26 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5th
The 5th meeting of the India–South Africa JWG on Agriculture was held in virtual mode on 26 August 2025.
Which Prime Minister of Fiji paid an Official Visit to India from 24 to 26 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sitiveni Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka paid an Official Visit to India from 24 to 26 August 2025, his first visit to India in his current capacity.
The India–Fiji Joint Statement issued on 25 August 2025 was titled 'Partnership in the spirit of ______'.
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Correct answer: A — Veilomani Dosti
The India–Fiji Joint Statement of 25 August 2025 was titled 'Partnership in the spirit of Veilomani Dosti'.
Consider the following statements about outcomes of Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka's visit to India (August 2025): 1. An MoU was signed for a 100-bedded Super Specialty Hospital in Suva, described as the largest project undertaken by India under its Grant-in-Aid Programme in the Pacific region. 2. Fiji joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The joint statement describes the 100-bedded Super Specialty Hospital in Suva as India's largest Grant-in-Aid project in the Pacific region, and the list of outcomes announces that Fiji joins the IPOI.
According to the India–Fiji Joint Statement (August 2025), the Girmitiyas — over 60,000 Indian indentured labourers — arrived in Fiji during which period?
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Correct answer: D — 1879 to 1916
The joint statement acknowledged the Girmitiyas, over 60,000 Indian indentured labourers who arrived in Fiji between 1879 and 1916.
With reference to India–Fiji relations as recalled in the August 2025 joint statement, consider the following statements: 1. President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Fiji in August 2024 was the first-ever visit by a President of India to Fiji. 2. The 12th World Hindi Conference was held in Suva in February 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the joint statement calls President Droupadi Murmu's August 2024 visit the historic first-ever visit of an Indian President to Fiji. Statement 2 is incorrect: the 12th World Hindi Conference was held in Nadi, not Suva, in February 2023.
Under the Letter of Intent signed between India and the World Food Programme on 25 August 2025, India offers WFP the opportunity to supply which commodity?
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Correct answer: B — Fortified rice
Under the LoI, the Department of Food and Public Distribution offers WFP the opportunity to supply fortified rice from India for vulnerable populations in crisis zones.
Consider the following statements about the India–WFP Letter of Intent of 25 August 2025: 1. On the Indian side, the initiative is offered by the Department of Food and Public Distribution. 2. The LoI followed discussions at a February 2025 WFP Executive Board side event held in Geneva. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the Department of Food and Public Distribution offers WFP the opportunity to supply fortified rice. Statement 2 is incorrect: the February 2025 Executive Board side event was held in Rome, not Geneva.
The Ministerial-level India–Japan Energy Dialogue of 25 August 2025 was co-chaired on the Japanese side by the Minister of which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
The dialogue was co-chaired by Power Minister Manohar Lal and Mr Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi embarked on an official visit to which country from 25 to 28 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Algeria
Algeria; the visit followed recent visits there by the President of India and the Chief of Defence Staff.
During his August 2025 visit to Algeria, General Upendra Dwivedi was to meet General Saïd Chanegriha, who holds which post?
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Correct answer: D — Chief of Staff of the People's National Army
Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, who is also Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence; Lt Gen Mostefa Smaali is Commander of Land Forces.
The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, at which Om Birla will lead the Indian delegation in October 2025, is being held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Bridgetown
Om Birla will lead the Indian Parliamentary Delegation at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 5 to 12 October 2025.
On what theme will Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla address the General Assembly of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference?
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Correct answer: A — The Commonwealth: A Global Partner
Om Birla will address the General Assembly of the 68th CPC on the theme 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner'.
Consider the following statements about India's participation in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference: 1. The conference is scheduled from 5 to 12 October 2025. 2. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh is part of the Indian delegation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The delegation, led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and representing the CPA India Region, includes Harivansh; the conference is in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 5 to 12 October 2025.
With effect from which date did the Department of Posts temporarily suspend booking of most postal articles to the USA, as announced on 23 August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 25 August 2025
The Department of Posts decided to temporarily suspend booking of all types of postal articles destined for the USA with effect from 25 August 2025, except letters/documents and gifts up to USD 100.
Under US Executive Order No. 14324, the duty-free de minimis exemption was to be withdrawn from 29 August 2025 for goods valued up to:
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Correct answer: D — USD 800
Under Executive Order No. 14324 of 30 July 2025, the duty-free de minimis exemption for goods valued up to USD 800 was to be withdrawn with effect from 29 August 2025.
Consider the following statements about India Post's suspension of postal bookings to the USA (August 2025): 1. Letters/documents and gift items up to USD 100 in value were exempted from the suspension. 2. The suspension followed US-bound air carriers expressing inability to accept postal consignments after 25 August 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Letters/documents and gifts up to USD 100 continued to be accepted, and US-bound air carriers had expressed inability to accept postal consignments after 25 August, citing lack of operational and technical readiness.
The US Executive Order of 30 July 2025 cited by India's Department of Posts for withdrawing the de minimis exemption is numbered:
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Correct answer: B — 14324
The Department of Posts took note of Executive Order No. 14324 issued by the US Administration on 30 July 2025, which withdraws the de minimis exemption from 29 August 2025.
The 11th round of India–Australia CECA negotiations, which concluded on 23 August 2025, was held in:
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Correct answer: A — New Delhi
The 11th round of India–Australia CECA negotiations was held in New Delhi from 18 to 23 August 2025.
In the context of India–Australia trade talks, what does 'CECA' stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement
CECA stands for the India–Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, whose 11th negotiating round concluded in New Delhi on 23 August 2025.
Where was the UN Women Military Officers Course (UNWMOC-2025) held from 18 to 29 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
UNWMOC-2025 was held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, from 18 to 29 August 2025.
What is the title of the UN Journal 2025 unveiled by Rajnath Singh on 22 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Blue Helmet Odyssey: 75 Years of Indian Peacekeeping
Rajnath Singh unveiled the UN Journal 2025 'Blue Helmet Odyssey: 75 Years of Indian Peacekeeping', a Platinum Jubilee edition.
Consider the following statements about UNWMOC-2025: 1. It was organised by the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of External Affairs. 2. Women officers from 15 countries took part alongside Indian women officers. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct: the course was organised by the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of External Affairs, and women officers of 15 countries took part alongside 12 Indian women officers.
In which city did the CCRAS–WHO-SEARO Regional Workshop on WHO Good Manufacturing Practices for Herbal Medicines conclude on 22 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
The four-day workshop concluded at RRAP-Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Mumbai.
Where was the 23rd General Conference of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), at which India was elected Executive Board Chairman, held in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Phuket, Thailand
The 23rd AIBD General Conference was held from 19 to 21 August 2025 in Phuket, Thailand.
The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) was founded in 1977 under the auspices of which body?
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Correct answer: C — UNESCO
AIBD was founded in 1977 under the auspices of UNESCO and is a regional inter-governmental organisation.