Europe Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
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Piyush Goyal led an Indian business delegation to Athens, Greece, in June 2026 after concluding a visit to which country?
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Correct answer: B — United Kingdom
Goyal concluded his visit to the United Kingdom with the India-UK 'Partners in Progress' Business Plenary in London before leading the delegation to Greece.
In which city did Piyush Goyal lead the India-UK 'Partners in Progress' Business Plenary on the India-UK CETA in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — London
Goyal led the India-UK 'Partners in Progress' Business Plenary in London.
How many advisory personnel did Piyush Goyal announce, at UK-India Week in London on 26 June 2026, would be deployed across India to help businesses use the India-UK CETA?
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Correct answer: D — 1,000
Goyal announced the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across the country and an upgraded trade portal.
According to Piyush Goyal (June 2026), the India-UK CETA gives eligible Indian professionals working in the UK an exemption from social security contributions for:
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Correct answer: B — Five years
The agreement provides a five-year exemption from social security contributions for eligible Indian professionals working in the United Kingdom.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who met PM Modi on 25 June 2026, also serves as:
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Correct answer: D — UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health
Queen Máxima is also the UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health.
The first-ever Indian mango promotion events in Iceland were held in June 2026 in Reykjavik and which other city?
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Correct answer: A — Akureyri
The events were held on 24 June 2026 in Reykjavik and on 25 June 2026 in Akureyri, North Iceland.
At the June 2026 Indian mango promotion events, an Icelandic official spoke about opportunities for mango imports under which agreement?
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Correct answer: C — India-EFTA TEPA
Iceland's Director of Trade Agreements spoke about the opportunities presented by the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
Which film won the Golden Conch for Best Documentary Film at the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (closed 21 June 2026)?
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Correct answer: D — Silver
The Golden Conch went to the Polish documentary 'Silver', directed by Natalia Koniarz.
At MIFF 2026, the Silver Conch for Best Indian Short Fiction Film went to 'Small Clouds'. Which institution produced it?
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Correct answer: B — FTII
'Small Clouds', directed by Shubham Sumit, is an FTII-produced film; the award was received by FTII Vice Chancellor Dhiraj Singh and the director.
Consider the following statements about the MIFF 2026 awards: 1. Iran's 'Under The Snow' won the Best International Short Fiction award. 2. 'Waai' won the Silver Conch for Best Indian Documentary Film. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
APEDA facilitated the first-ever commercial export of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, to which country (announced 20 June 2026)?
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Correct answer: C — Austria
The first-ever shipment of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, went to Austria.
What was the size of the first dried whole egg powder consignment from Odisha to Austria, flagged off by APEDA?
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Correct answer: D — 22.6 metric tonnes
The consignment comprised 22.6 metric tonnes of dried whole egg powder.
To mark David Attenborough's centenary, MIFF 2026 screened which documentary series on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Secrets of Wild India
MIFF screened 'Secrets of Wild India', directed by Duncan Chard and narrated by David Attenborough.
In what capacity did India participate in VivaTech 2026, held in Paris in June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — AI Country Partner
India is the AI Country Partner in VivaTech 2026.
How many Indian deep-tech companies and start-ups are participating in VivaTech 2026, according to the PMO?
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Correct answer: D — Over 80
Over 80 Indian deep-tech companies and start-ups are participating, India's largest-ever presence at VivaTech.
India and France are celebrating 2026 as which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — India–France Year of Innovation
The PMO release says the two countries are celebrating 2026 as the India–France Year of Innovation.
Consider the following statements about India's engagement with VivaTech: 1. PM Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at VivaTech in 2021. 2. India was the first Country of the Year at VivaTech in 2022. 3. VivaTech has formalised collaboration with the Bengaluru Tech Summit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated in the PMO release of 18 June 2026.
Where was the G7 Summit held at which PM Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump on 17 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Evian, France
The two leaders met on the margins of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on 17 June 2026.
In the India–U.S. COMPACT reviewed by PM Modi and President Trump at Evian, what does the letter 'M' stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Military Partnership
COMPACT stands for Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology.
Which of the following was NOT among the four suggestions on AI made by PM Modi at the G7 outreach session in Evian on 17 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — A global moratorium on frontier AI models
The four suggestions were safe-by-design AI; common standards, testing frameworks and regulatory guidelines; global cooperation against deepfakes, misinformation and cyber fraud; and AI benefits for the Global South. A moratorium was not proposed.
Where did PM Narendra Modi meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on 16 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Evian, France, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit
The two Prime Ministers met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on 16 June 2026.
According to the PMO (June 2026), when did Canadian PM Mark Carney visit India?
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Correct answer: D — March 2026
The leaders noted progress since PM Carney's visit to India in March 2026.
What was the title of the G7 outreach session at Evian that PM Modi addressed on 16 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity
On 16 June 2026 PM Modi addressed the session 'Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity'.
At the G7 outreach session in Evian (16 June 2026), PM Modi cited which of the following as examples of India's 'humanity first' approach? 1. International Solar Alliance 2. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure 3. Global Biofuel Alliance Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
PM Modi cited the International Solar Alliance, CDRI, Global Biofuel Alliance, Mission LiFE and Ek Ped Maa ke Naam.
Which honour did Slovak President Peter Pellegrini confer on PM Narendra Modi on 15 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Order of the White Double Cross, First Class
President Pellegrini conferred Slovakia's highest State honour, the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class.
To which level did India and Slovakia elevate their relationship during PM Modi's visit on 15 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Partnership
The two Prime Ministers agreed to elevate the relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership.
At whose invitation did PM Narendra Modi pay the State Visit to Slovakia in June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Prime Minister Robert Fico
The joint statement says the visit was at the invitation of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Consider the following statements about India–Slovakia relations: 1. The June 2026 visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since its independence in 1993. 2. India and Slovakia established diplomatic relations in 1993. 3. The Order of the White Double Cross was conferred on PM Modi by Prime Minister Robert Fico. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are in the joint statement. Statement 3 is wrong: the honour was conferred by President Peter Pellegrini.
The historic Danish ship Oresund, the subject of an ASI–National Museum of Denmark MoU in June 2026, was wrecked near which place?
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Correct answer: D — Karaikal, Puducherry
The Oresund was wrecked off the coast near Karaikal, Puducherry, in 1619 CE.
Consider the following statements about the ASI–National Museum of Denmark MoU (June 2026): 1. The Oresund was the first Danish ship known to have reached India. 2. The project is the Underwater Archaeology Wing's first collaborative archaeological project with an international organisation. 3. The project will involve raising the entire wreck to the surface. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are in the Ministry of Culture release. Statement 3 is wrong: the project is a non-invasive survey to locate and document the remains.
Where did PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron hold official talks on 14 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Villa Kerylos, Nice
The talks were held at Villa Kerylos in Nice on 14 June 2026.
The Joint India–France AI Working Group created during PM Modi's June 2026 visit to France is focused on which area?
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Correct answer: C — AI governance
The list of outcomes mentions a Joint India–France AI Working Group focused on AI governance.
Under the outcomes of PM Modi's June 2026 visit to France, how many additional Indian start-ups will be incubated at Station F?
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Correct answer: D — 10
The outcomes include incubation of an additional 10 Indian start-ups at Station F.
Consider the following statements about India–France relations: 1. India–France ties were elevated to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' on 17 February 2026. 2. The India–France Year of Innovation 2026 was jointly inaugurated by PM Modi and President Macron. 3. The Nice talks of 14 June 2026 were the second meeting of the two leaders since the elevation of ties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are in the Innovation Roadmap 2030 text. Statement 3 is wrong: the PMO says the Nice talks were the first meeting since the elevation.
The Letter of Intent between ISRO and CNES signed during PM Modi's June 2026 France visit concerns cooperation in which field?
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Correct answer: C — Microgravity research and human space exploration
The ISRO–CNES Letter of Intent concerns cooperation in microgravity research and human space exploration.
Where was the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 inaugurated on 14 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Palais des Expositions, Nice
PM Modi and President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions, Nice.
Bharat Innovates 2026 was organised by the Government of India as an initiative of which ministry?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Education
Bharat Innovates was organised as an initiative of the Union Ministry of Education.
How many deep-tech start-ups were presented at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice?
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Correct answer: A — 120
Bharat Innovates presented 120 start-ups and over 20 Institutes of Excellence across 13 technology pillars.
Consider the following statements about Bharat Innovates 2026: 1. The Nice event was the first Bharat Innovates held outside India. 2. It is a three-day event. 3. It showcases innovations across 13 critical technology pillars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three are stated in the PMO and Ministry of Education releases of 14 June 2026.
Under an India–France MoU listed among the outcomes of PM Modi's June 2026 visit to France, a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Allied Sectors will be set up at which institute?
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Correct answer: A — NSTI, Kanpur
The MoU is for a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Allied Sectors at NSTI, Kanpur.
Consider the following statements about the India–France ATL Bridge (June 2026): 1. It was launched by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes. 2. It establishes the first School Innovation Lab in France, inspired by India's Atal Tinkering Lab framework. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the NITI Aayog release of 14 June 2026.
Who led the Indian delegation and delivered India's plenary statement at the 114th International Labour Conference in June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Shobha Karandlaje
MoS for Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the delegation and delivered the plenary statement in Geneva.
At the 114th ILC, India highlighted the consolidation of how many central labour laws into four Labour Codes?
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Correct answer: C — 29
India consolidated 29 central labour laws into four Labour Codes.
Consider the following statements about the International Labour Organization, which convened the 114th ILC in June 2026: 1. The ILO has functioned since 1919. 2. The ILO is the only tripartite agency of the United Nations, bringing together governments, employers and workers. 3. The ILO has over 190 member States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the ILO. Statement 3 is wrong: the ILO has 187 member States.
Who won the men's singles title at Roland-Garros (French Open) 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in the final on 7 June 2026.
Alexander Zverev, the Roland-Garros 2026 men's champion, became the first man from which country to win Roland-Garros in the Open era?
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Correct answer: A — Germany
Zverev became the first German man to win Roland-Garros in the Open era.
Consider the following statements about the Roland-Garros 2026 men's final: 1. It was Alexander Zverev's first Grand Slam singles title. 2. Zverev beat Italy's Flavio Cobolli in five sets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Both 1 and 2
Zverev won his maiden Grand Slam by beating Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1.
Who won the Roland-Garros 2026 women's singles title on 6 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mirra Andreeva
Mirra Andreeva beat Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the final.
Mirra Andreeva became the youngest women's singles champion at Roland-Garros since which player won in 1992?
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Correct answer: C — Monica Seles
Andreeva is the youngest women's champion in Paris since Monica Seles in 1992.
Maja Chwalinska, runner-up at Roland-Garros 2026, represents which country?
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Correct answer: A — Poland
Chwalinska is a Polish qualifier.
Who became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess tournament, on 5 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — R. Praggnanandhaa
R. Praggnanandhaa won Norway Chess 2026 and is the first Indian to win the title.
Whom did Praggnanandhaa defeat in the final round to clinch Norway Chess 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vincent Keymer
Praggnanandhaa beat Germany's Vincent Keymer in the final round.
Who finished second at Norway Chess 2026, one point behind Praggnanandhaa?
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Correct answer: D — Wesley So
FIDE standings: Praggnanandhaa 18, Wesley So 17, Alireza Firouzja 15.5.
The first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand, flagged off on 4 June 2026, was exported to:
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Correct answer: A — United Kingdom
APEDA flagged off the first consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to London, United Kingdom.
Which mango variety was exported in the first consignment from Jharkhand to the UK in June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Amrapali
The consignment comprised 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh Amrapali mangoes.
Consider the following statements about the Jharkhand mango export of June 2026: 1. The mangoes were sourced from an all-women Farmer Producer Company in Simdega district. 2. The consignment was flagged off in Ranchi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct (Beura FPC, Bano block, Simdega). The flag-off ceremony was held in Kolkata, not Ranchi.
The University of Liverpool received the Letter of Approval on 4 June 2026 to set up its branch campus in:
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
The Ministry of Education handed over the LoA for the University of Liverpool's branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Under which regulations was the University of Liverpool granted its Letter of Intent and Letter of Approval for an Indian campus?
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Correct answer: D — UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023
The LoI (26 May 2025) and LoA were granted under the UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023.
Consider the following statements about the University of Liverpool's Indian campus: 1. The university received its Letter of Intent on 26 May 2025. 2. The Letter of Approval was handed over by the Secretary (Higher Education), who is also UGC Chairman. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Ministry of Education release.
The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory was launched on 4 June 2026 by G. Kishan Reddy and:
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Correct answer: D — Yvette Cooper
It was launched by Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.
Which Indian institute is a partner, along with TEXMiN and the University of Cambridge, in the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory?
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Correct answer: C — IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
The Observatory is a joint initiative of TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and the University of Cambridge.
The Mines Minister said the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory would advance the objectives of which Indian mission?
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Correct answer: B — National Critical Mineral Mission
Reddy said the Observatory would support evidence-based policymaking and advance the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).
Mario Voigt, who met Jitendra Singh on 2 June 2026 to discuss quantum communication and photonics, is the Minister-President of which German State?
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Correct answer: B — Thuringia
Mario Voigt is Minister-President of the Free State of Thuringia, Germany.
Which party won the most seats in Cyprus's parliamentary election held on 24 May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Democratic Rally (DISY)
The centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) came first with 17 seats, ahead of AKEL.
Consider the following statements about the Cyprus parliamentary election of 24 May 2026: 1. DISY won 17 seats. 2. ELAM won eight seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
DISY won 17 seats and the far-right ELAM won eight seats.
Which party moved into third place in the Cyprus parliamentary election of May 2026, described as a far-right party?
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Correct answer: D — ELAM
The far-right ELAM made gains and became the third-largest party in the legislature.
During Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides' State Visit (May 2026), India–Cyprus relations were elevated to a:
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Correct answer: B — Strategic Partnership
The leaders agreed to elevate the bilateral Comprehensive Partnership to a Strategic Partnership.
Under which pillar of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) did Cyprus join in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Trade, Connectivity and Maritime Transport
The list of outcomes records Cyprus joining the IPOI under the pillar 'Trade, Connectivity and Maritime Transport'.
On which date was the first-ever India–Cyprus Space Day celebrated?
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Correct answer: A — 18 May 2026
The list of outcomes mentions the celebration of the first-ever India–Cyprus Space Day on 18 May 2026.
India and Cyprus agreed to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations in:
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Correct answer: B — 2027
Both sides agreed to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027 with special events.
Consider the following statements about the outcomes of the India–Cyprus State Visit (May 2026): 1. A Roadmap for Defence Cooperation between India and Cyprus for 2026–2031 was announced. 2. Cyprus announced its intention to open a Cyprus Trade Center in Bengaluru. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The defence roadmap for 2026–2031 was announced. The proposed Cyprus Trade Center is in Mumbai, not Bengaluru, so statement 2 is wrong.
By what vote was Janez Janša elected Prime Minister of Slovenia on 22 May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 51–36
Reuters and AP: Janša won 51 votes to 36 in the 90-seat National Assembly.
Consider the following statements about Slovenia's change of government in 2026: 1. Slovenia's parliamentary election was held on 22 March 2026. 2. After his election, Janez Janša had to bring his Cabinet before parliament for a separate confirmation vote within 15 days. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Reuters and AP give 22 March as the election date, and AP notes the separate Cabinet vote within 15 days; RTV Slovenia also reports the 15-day deadline.
Which UN agency conferred its Agricola Medal for 2026 on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
FAO conferred the Agricola Medal for 2026 at its headquarters in Rome on 20 May 2026.
Who presented the Agricola Medal 2026 to PM Modi at FAO Headquarters?
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Correct answer: D — Qu Dongyu
PIB: the Prime Minister received the award from Dr Qu Dongyu, Director General of FAO.
According to the Prime Minister's remarks at FAO, about how many climate-resilient crop varieties has India developed in the last 10 years?
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Correct answer: B — 3,000
The Prime Minister stated that India had developed around 3,000 climate-resilient crop varieties in the last 10 years.
To what level did India and Italy elevate their relations during PM Modi's visit to Italy in May 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Special Strategic Partnership
The India-Italy Joint Declaration of 20 May 2026 states that the two leaders decided to elevate relations to a Special Strategic Partnership.
Consider the following statements about the India-Italy Joint Declaration (May 2026): 1. The two sides aim to reach €20 billion in bilateral trade by 2029. 2. The Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 was adopted at the G7 Summit in Italy in June 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Action Plan was adopted when the leaders met at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024.
Under the May 2026 India-Italy Joint Declaration, which mechanism will review the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29?
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Correct answer: D — A Foreign Ministers-led mechanism
The leaders agreed to establish a Foreign Ministers-led mechanism to review the Action Plan and guide the Special Strategic Partnership.