International Relations Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Who co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit with PM Narendra Modi in Georgetown on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, the CARICOM Chair
PIB (PMO): PM Modi and Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, the current CARICOM Chair, chaired the Summit; President Irfaan Ali hosted it.
Where was the first India-CARICOM Summit held, in 2019?
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Correct answer: A — New York
PIB (PMO): the first India-CARICOM Summit was held in 2019 in New York.
Consider the following announcements made by PM Modi at the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit: 1. 1,000 more ITEC slots for CARICOM countries over the next five years. 2. Training in India for 11 young women cricketers from each CARICOM country. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): both were announced, along with the next India-CARICOM Summit to be hosted in India.
At the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit sidelines on 20 November 2024, PM Modi thanked which country's President for supporting India's membership of the UN Security Council?
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Correct answer: D — Suriname
PIB (PMO): Modi thanked President Chandrikapersad Santokhi for Suriname's support to India's UNSC membership.
The 2nd India-Japan Joint Service Staff Talks (JSST), concluded in New Delhi on 20 November 2024, were held between the Joint Staff of the Japan Self Defence Force and which Indian body?
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Correct answer: B — Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff
PIB (Defence): the 2nd JSST was held between HQ Integrated Defence Staff and the Joint Staff of the JSDF.
Who was the Indian co-chair of the 2nd India-Japan Joint Service Staff Talks in November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Air Vice Marshal Prashant Mohan
PIB (Defence): the talks were co-chaired by Assistant Chief of IDS Air Vice Marshal Prashant Mohan and Maj Gen Minamikawa Nobutaka of the JSDF.
At the G20 Rio session on 19 November 2024, PM Modi said how much of India's 500 GW renewable energy target for 2030 had been achieved?
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Correct answer: D — 200 GW
PIB (PMO): India has set a target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, of which 200 GW has been achieved.
PM Modi addressed which G20 Summit session in Rio de Janeiro on 19 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sustainable Development and Energy Transition
PIB (PMO): PM Modi addressed the G20 Summit session on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition.
Consider the following, as recalled by PM Modi at the G20 Rio session: 1. At the New Delhi G20 Summit, the group resolved to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. 2. At the New Delhi G20 Summit, the group resolved to double the energy efficiency rate by 2030. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): during the New Delhi G20 Summit the group resolved to triple renewable energy capacity and double the energy efficiency rate by 2030.
Where was the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit held on 19 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rio de Janeiro
PIB (MEA joint statement): the summit was held on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 19 November 2024.
In which Indian city did the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit welcome the opening of a new Australian Consulate-General?
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru
PIB (MEA joint statement): the leaders welcomed the new Consulate-General of Australia in Bengaluru and of India in Brisbane.
Consider the following about the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit: 1. The leaders welcomed the launch of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership. 2. The Australia-India Business Exchange (AIBX) was extended for another four years from July 2024. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MEA joint statement): both are correct; the REP covers solar PV, green hydrogen, energy storage and related areas.
With which Latin American President did PM Modi hold his first bilateral meeting on 19 November 2024 in Rio, discussing critical minerals including lithium?
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Correct answer: B — Javier Milei of Argentina
PIB (PMO): Modi's meeting with Argentina's President Javier Milei was their first bilateral meeting; cooperation areas include critical minerals including lithium.
PM Modi conveyed India's strong support for which Brazilian initiative when he met President Lula in Rio on 19 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Global Alliance Against Poverty and Hunger
PIB (PMO): Modi commended the Brazilian initiative to establish the Global Alliance Against Poverty and Hunger and conveyed India's strong support.
Consider the following about PM Modi's meeting with Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font on 19 November 2024: 1. It was the first meeting between the two leaders. 2. They agreed to explore opportunities to further expand the India-Chile Preferential Trade Agreement. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): this was their first meeting; both sides agreed to cooperate in critical minerals and explore further expanding the PTA.
With which organisation did the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) sign an MoU on 19 November 2024 to promote green hydrogen initiatives?
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Correct answer: A — H2Global Stiftung
PIB (MNRE): SECI signed an MoU with H2Global Stiftung to establish a collaborative framework to promote green hydrogen initiatives.
Consider the following about the SECI–H2Global MoU of 19 November 2024: 1. SECI functions under the Ministry of Power. 2. The cooperation offers India the opportunity to work on joint tender design concepts. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (MNRE): SECI is under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, so 1 is wrong; the collaboration offers India the opportunity to work on joint tender design concepts.
Who delivered India's National Statement at the High-level Segment of COP29 in Baku on 19 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Kirti Vardhan Singh
PIB (MoEFCC): MoS for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh delivered India's National Statement.
In which city was COP29 of the UN Climate Change Conference held in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Baku
PIB (MoEFCC): India's National Statement was delivered at the High-level Segment of COP29 at Baku, Azerbaijan.
Which countries made up the G20 Troika that issued the 'Declaration on Digital Public Infrastructure, AI and Data for Governance' at Rio in November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — India, Brazil and South Africa
PIB (MEA): the joint communiqué was issued by the G20 Troika of India, Brazil and South Africa.
Consider the following about the G20 Troika declaration of November 2024: 1. It was endorsed by several G20 countries, guest countries and international organisations. 2. It calls for a technology-neutral approach to deploying DPI, AI and data for development. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MEA): the communiqué was endorsed by several G20 countries, guest countries and international organisations, and calls for a technology-neutral approach.
What was the theme of the opening session of the G20 Rio Summit addressed by PM Modi on 18 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Social Inclusion and the Fight against Hunger and Poverty
PIB (PMO): PM Modi addressed the opening session of the G20 Summit on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight against Hunger and Poverty'.
At the G20 Rio Summit on 18 November 2024, PM Modi said India had pulled how many people out of poverty in the last ten years?
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Correct answer: C — 250 million
PIB (PMO): India pulled 250 million people out of poverty in the last ten years and distributes free foodgrains to 800 million people.
Consider the following about PM Modi's address at the G20 Rio opening session: 1. He described India's approach to food security as 'Back to Basics and March to Future'. 2. He welcomed the Brazilian initiative to establish a Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): both are correct.
India and Italy announced a Joint Strategic Action Plan for which period at the G20 Rio Summit on 18 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 2025-2029
PIB (MEA): PM Modi and PM Meloni announced the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029.
Where had PM Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni met in June 2024, before their meeting at the G20 Rio Summit?
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Correct answer: D — Puglia
PIB (MEA): the Rio meeting was their fifth in two years; they last met in June 2024 in Puglia.
Consider the following about the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029: 1. It includes a pilot project to train health professionals in India for employment in Italy. 2. It provides for cooperation between the Italian Space Agency and ISRO. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MEA): both are in the plan, along with an Italian space industry mission to India ideally by mid-2025.
In which two UK cities did PM Modi announce new Consulates General of India during his first meeting with PM Keir Starmer on 18 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Belfast and Manchester
PIB (MEA): PM Modi announced two new Consulates General of India in the UK in Belfast and Manchester.
The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and which country, as noted at a G20 Rio meeting on 18 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Portugal
PIB (MEA): Modi and Portugal's PM Luís Montenegro noted that 2025 marks 50 years of India-Portugal diplomatic relations.
Consider the following about PM Modi's meetings at G20 Rio on 18 November 2024: 1. His meeting with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto was their first. 2. His meeting with France's President Emmanuel Macron was their first of the year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MEA): the meeting with Prabowo was their first; the meeting with Macron was their third that year, after his Republic Day visit to India.
During PM Modi's visit to Nigeria on 17 November 2024, MoUs were signed in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: D — Defence Production
PIB (PMO): the three MoUs were on Cultural Exchange Programme, Customs Cooperation and Survey Cooperation. Defence Production was not among them.
Consider the following about PM Modi's November 2024 visit to Nigeria: 1. It was a State Visit from 17 to 18 November 2024. 2. The official talks with President Tinubu were held in Lagos. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (PMO): the State Visit was from 17-18 November 2024, and the talks were held in Abuja, not Lagos. So only 1 is correct.
During talks in Abuja on 17 November 2024, Nigeria's President acknowledged India's efforts to amplify the concerns of developing countries through which summits?
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Correct answer: B — Voice of the Global South Summits
PIB (PMO): President Tinubu acknowledged India's efforts through the Voice of the Global South Summits.
On 17 November 2024, PM Modi praised the Marathi community of which country for celebrating Marathi being conferred Classical Language status?
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Correct answer: D — Nigeria
PIB (PMO): PM Modi lauded the Marathi community of Nigeria, which expressed joy at Marathi being conferred Classical Language status.
Consider the following about PM Modi's address to the Indian community in Abuja on 17 November 2024: 1. It was his first visit to Nigeria as Prime Minister. 2. He said India has always supported giving Africa a greater voice on all global platforms. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): both are correct.
The Mitigation Ambition and Implementation Work Programme (MWP), discussed by India at CoP29 on 16 November 2024, was established at which CoP?
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Correct answer: B — CoP27, Sharm el-Sheikh
PIB (MoEFCC): India referred to decisions on the Sharm el-Sheikh mitigation ambition and implementation work programme at CoP27.
Consider the following about India's statement at CoP29 on 16 November 2024: 1. It was delivered in the closing plenary of the Subsidiary Bodies. 2. India supported including the CoP28 Global Stocktake mitigation paragraphs in the MWP. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoEFCC): the statement was made in the closing plenary of the Subsidiary Bodies, and India opposed developed countries' push to include the Global Stocktake mitigation paras. So only 1 is correct.
Where was the 4th High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, addressed by Anupriya Patel on 16 November 2024, held?
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Correct answer: D — Jeddah
PIB (Health): the conference was held in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
At the Jeddah AMR conference in November 2024, India supported the creation of which of the following?
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Correct answer: B — AMR Multi-partner Trust Fund
PIB (Health): India supported the AMR Multi-partner Trust Fund and an Independent Panel on Evidence for Action against AMR in 2025.
Consider the following about India's statement at the 4th High-Level Ministerial Conference on AMR (November 2024): 1. India called for a 'One Health' approach covering human, animal, plant and environmental health. 2. India stressed access to and affordability of antimicrobials, diagnostics and vaccines in low- and middle-income countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Health): both are correct.
In his departure statement of 16 November 2024, PM Modi said he would attend the 19th G20 Summit in Brazil in which capacity?
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Correct answer: B — As a Troika member
PIB (PMO): PM Modi said he would attend the 19th G20 Summit as a Troika member.
PM Modi's November 2024 visit to Guyana was described as the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over how many years?
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Correct answer: D — 50 years
PIB (PMO): the departure statement said it would be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in over 50 years.
Which summit did PM Modi say he would join in Guyana during his November 2024 visit?
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Correct answer: C — 2nd India-CARICOM Summit
PIB (PMO): PM Modi said he would join Caribbean leaders for the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit.
Which of the following countries was NOT among the eight whose national human rights institutions took part in NHRC India's ITEC programme of 11-16 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Bangladesh
PIB (NHRC): the countries were Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Jordan. Bangladesh was not among them.
Who was the Acting Chairperson of NHRC India who addressed the inaugural session of its ITEC human rights programme in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Vijaya Bharathi Sayani
PIB (NHRC): Acting Chairperson Vijaya Bharathi Sayani addressed the inaugural session.
In the India-Japan Memorandum of Implementation signed on 15 November 2024, what does UNICORN stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Unified Complex Radio Antenna
PIB (Defence): UNICORN is the Unified Complex Radio Antenna, a mast with integrated communication systems that improves stealth.
Which Indian company will co-develop the UNICORN mast with Japanese collaboration?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Electronics Ltd
PIB (Defence): the UNICORN masts will be co-developed by Bharat Electronics Limited in India with Japanese collaboration.
Consider the following about the UNICORN Memorandum of Implementation (November 2024): 1. When implemented, it will be the first case of co-development / co-production of defence equipment between India and Japan. 2. It was signed in New Delhi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Defence): it will be the first India-Japan defence co-development / co-production case, and it was signed at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, not New Delhi. So only 1 is correct.
Under the first trilateral power transaction inaugurated on 15 November 2024, Nepal is to export up to how much power to Bangladesh through the Indian grid?
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Correct answer: D — 40 MW
PIB (Power): India facilitated export of up to 40 MW from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid.
The tripartite power sales agreement for Nepal-to-Bangladesh power trade through India was signed on 3 October 2024 at:
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Correct answer: A — Kathmandu
PIB (Power): the agreement between NVVN, Nepal Electricity Authority and Bangladesh Power Development Board was signed on 3 October 2024 in Kathmandu.
Consider the following about the first trilateral power transaction (November 2024): 1. Power flows from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid. 2. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam is a party to the tripartite power sales agreement. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Power): both are correct; the agreement is between NVVN, Nepal Electricity Authority and Bangladesh Power Development Board.
At CoP29 in November 2024, India said developed countries must provide and mobilise at least how much climate finance every year till 2030?
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Correct answer: B — USD 1.3 trillion
PIB (MoEFCC): India said developed countries need to commit to provide and mobilise at least USD 1.3 trillion every year till 2030.
On whose behalf did India deliver a statement at the High-Level Ministerial on Climate Finance at CoP29 on 14 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Like-Minded Developing Countries
PIB (MoEFCC): India intervened on behalf of the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs).
Consider the following about India's LMDC statement at CoP29 (14 November 2024): 1. It was delivered by India's lead negotiator Naresh Pal Gangwar. 2. It proposed turning the New Collective Quantified Goal into an investment goal. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoEFCC): Naresh Pal Gangwar delivered it, and the statement said the NCQG cannot be changed into an investment goal. So only 1 is correct.
The South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC), whose 25th meeting TRAI hosted in November 2024, is an initiative under:
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Correct answer: D — Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
PIB (TRAI): SATRC is an initiative under the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT).
Who inaugurated SATRC-25 in New Delhi on 11 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Jyotiraditya M Scindia
PIB (TRAI): the meeting was inaugurated by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on 11 November 2024.
The Union Cabinet approved the Mines Ministry's MoU with the International Energy Agency on critical minerals on:
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Correct answer: C — 3 October 2024
PIB (Mines): approval for signing the MoU was accorded by the Union Cabinet on 3 October 2024; it was signed on 13 November 2024.
Who signed the November 2024 critical minerals MoU with India on behalf of the International Energy Agency?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Fatih Birol
PIB (Mines): the MoU was signed by Mines Secretary V L Kantha Rao and IEA Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol.
In November 2024, PM Modi congratulated Dr Navin Ramgoolam on his election victory as Prime Minister-elect of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Mauritius
PIB (PMO): the PM congratulated Prime Minister-elect Dr Navin Ramgoolam on his historic election victory in Mauritius.
Denis Manturov, who called on PM Modi on 11 November 2024, holds which post?
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Correct answer: B — First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia
PIB (PMO): Denis Manturov is the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
While meeting Denis Manturov, PM Modi referred to decisions taken during his recent meetings with President Putin in which cities?
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Correct answer: B — Moscow and Kazan
PIB (PMO): the PM welcomed efforts to implement decisions taken during his recent visits and meetings with President Putin in Moscow and Kazan.
Consider the following about Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's meeting with the AIIB delegation on 11 November 2024: 1. The delegation comprised 11 officials of the AIIB Board of Directors from 9 constituencies. 2. The Finance Minister is an Alternate Governor on the AIIB Board. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Finance): the delegation had 11 officials from 9 constituencies, and the Finance Minister is Governor (not Alternate Governor) on the AIIB Board. So only 1 is correct.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank delegation that met the Finance Minister on 11 November 2024 was drawn from the bank's:
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Correct answer: B — Board of Directors
PIB (Finance): the delegation comprised 11 officials of the Board of Directors of AIIB from 9 different constituencies.
Which edition of the Indian Coast Guard–Sri Lanka Coast Guard Annual High Level Meeting was held in Colombo on 11 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 7th
PIB (MoD): the ICG and SLCG conducted the 7th Annual High Level Meeting in Colombo on 11 November 2024; the 8th will be hosted by ICG in 2025.
The ICG–SLCG Annual High Level Meeting follows a mechanism set out in an MoU signed in:
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Correct answer: A — May 2018
PIB (MoD): the meeting follows the institutionalised mechanism outlined in the MoU signed between both agencies in May 2018.
Who led the Indian Coast Guard delegation at the 7th ICG–SLCG High Level Meeting in Colombo (November 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — S Paramesh
PIB (MoD): a four-member ICG delegation was led by Director General S Paramesh.
Senior officers from the NHRIs of how many countries were to attend NHRC's ITEC programme of 11–16 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 8
PIB (NHRC): senior-level participants from NHRIs of 8 countries were to attend.
NHRC's November 2024 capacity building programme for NHRIs of the Global South was organised under which framework?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC), with the MEA
PIB (NHRC): NHRC, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, organised a six-day ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme.
The edition of India–Australia Exercise AUSTRAHIND that began on 8 November 2024 was the:
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Correct answer: B — 3rd
PIB (MoD): the 3rd edition of joint military Exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune.
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2024 (8–21 November) is being held at:
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Correct answer: D — Foreign Training Node, Pune
PIB (MoD): the exercise commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune in Maharashtra.
The Indian Army contingent at AUSTRAHIND 2024 is represented mainly by a battalion of which regiment?
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Correct answer: A — DOGRA Regiment
PIB (MoD): the 140-strong Indian contingent is represented mainly by a battalion of the DOGRA Regiment and 14 IAF personnel.
At which Mozambican port did India hand over two Fast Interceptor Craft on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Nacala
PIB (MoD): the two FICs were handed over to Mozambique at Nacala on 8 November 2024.
Which Indian Navy ship transshipped the two Fast Interceptor Craft gifted to Mozambique in November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — INS Gharial
PIB (MoD): the FICs were transshipped from India by INS Gharial.
The Fast Interceptor Craft gifted by India to Mozambique (November 2024) have a top speed of:
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Correct answer: D — 45 knots
PIB (MoD): the water-jet propelled boats have a top speed of 45 knots and a range of 200 nm at 12 knots.