Chile Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Who represented India at the India–Chile CEPA meeting in Santiago on 26 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met Chilean Vice-Minister Paula Estévez Weinstein in Santiago.
What does CEPA stand for in the India–Chile trade negotiations?
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Correct answer: D — Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
CEPA stands for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Which country's Foreign Minister, Francisco Pérez Mackenna, visited India in May 2026 for talks on an early conclusion of a CEPA?
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Correct answer: D — Chile
Francisco Pérez Mackenna is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile; the talks focused on the India–Chile CEPA.
Where was the 9th round of India–Peru Trade Agreement negotiations held from 3 to 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Lima
The 9th round was held in Lima, Peru, from 3 to 5 November 2025.
Who led the Indian delegation as Chief Negotiator at the 9th round of India–Peru trade talks in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Vimal Anand
The Indian delegation was led by Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary and Chief Negotiator; Vishvas Vidu Sapkal is India's Ambassador to Peru.
The 3rd round of India–Chile CEPA negotiations, mentioned alongside the 9th India–Peru round, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Santiago
The 3rd round of India–Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago, Chile, from 27 to 30 October 2025.
Where was the third round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations held from 27 to 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Santiago
The third round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago, Chile.
Which round of India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations took place in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Third
PIB reported that the 3rd round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago from 27 to 30 October 2025.
Consider the following statements about the third round of India-Chile CEPA talks: 1. It was held from 27 to 30 October 2025. 2. Critical minerals were among the chapters discussed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The round ran from 27 to 30 October 2025 and covered chapters including critical minerals.
According to Chile's SUBREI, the India-Chile Partial Scope Agreement, which entered into force in 2007, was expanded in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2017
SUBREI notes that the Partial Scope Agreement entered into force in 2007 and was later expanded in 2017.
On which date were the Terms of Reference for negotiating the India–Chile CEPA signed?
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Correct answer: C — 8 May 2025
The Commerce Ministry said the ToR were signed on 8 May 2025; the first round began on 26 May.
The launch of India–Chile CEPA negotiations was welcomed during the State Visit to India in April 2025 of which Chilean President?
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Correct answer: B — Gabriel Boric Font
The release says the launch was welcomed during the State Visit of President Gabriel Boric Font in April 2025.
When was the India–Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) signed?
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Correct answer: B — March 2006
The PTA was signed in March 2006; the Framework Agreement in January 2005; the expanded PTA was signed in September 2016 and took effect on 16 May 2017.
Consider the following statements about the India–Chile CEPA: 1. The first round of negotiations was scheduled to be held in Santiago. 2. The expanded India–Chile PTA became effective in January 2005. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: the first round was scheduled for 26–30 May 2025 in New Delhi, and the expanded PTA took effect on 16 May 2017.
With which country did India hold its first Joint Working Group meeting on Agriculture on 12 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Chile
India and Chile held their first JWG meeting on Agriculture virtually on 12 March 2025, with Chile represented by ODEPA.
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.