France Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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With which French body did DRDO sign a Technical Agreement on defence R&D on 20 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Directorate General of Armaments (DGA)
The agreement was signed with the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France.
Where was the DRDO–DGA (France) Technical Agreement signed in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi
It was signed at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on 20 November 2025.
Exercise Garuda 25, held in November 2025, is a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the air force of:
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Correct answer: B — France
Garuda is the bilateral air exercise between the IAF and the French Air and Space Force.
Where was the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mont-de-Marsan, France
Garuda 25 was held at Mont-de-Marsan, France from 16 to 27 November 2025.
Which IAF fighter aircraft took part in Exercise Garuda 25?
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Correct answer: B — Su-30MKI
The IAF participated with Su-30MKI fighters, supported by C-17 and IL-78 aircraft.
In October 2025, India was re-elected Vice-Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau (Asia-Pacific) of which international instrument?
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Correct answer: D — International Convention against Doping in Sport
PIB: India was re-elected Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at COP10 to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held at UNESCO HQ, Paris.
Which country was elected Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau of the International Convention against Doping in Sport in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Azerbaijan
PIB: Azerbaijan was elected Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau; Brazil, Zambia and Saudi Arabia were elected Vice-Chairs for their regional groups, along with India.
Which ship of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron conducted joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius National Coast Guard at Port Louis in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — INS Shardul
At Port Louis, INS Shardul undertook joint EEZ surveillance, a PASSEX and cross-boarding exercises with MCGS Valiant; INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi were at La Réunion.
Which French Prime Minister lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly on 8 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — François Bayrou
François Bayrou and his minority government were ousted in the confidence vote on 8 September 2025.
What was the result of the confidence vote that brought down the French government on 8 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 364 against, 194 for
Reuters, AP and the BBC reported 364 votes against Bayrou and 194 in his favour.
The French government's confidence vote of 8 September 2025 was centred on which issue?
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Correct answer: A — Plans to cut spending and rein in national debt
Bayrou staked his government on winning support for plans to cut public spending and tame the ballooning national debt.
President Emmanuel Macron accepted India's invitation to which summit, to be hosted by India in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — AI Impact Summit
PM Modi thanked President Macron for accepting the invitation to the AI Impact Summit hosted by India in February 2026.
Which roadmap guiding the India–France Strategic Partnership was mentioned in the Modi–Macron call of 6 September 2025, along with the Indo-Pacific and Defence Industrial Roadmaps?
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Correct answer: C — Horizon 2047 Roadmap
The leaders reaffirmed commitment in line with the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, the Indo-Pacific Roadmap and the Defence Industrial Roadmap.
Which conflict did PM Modi and President Macron discuss during their call on 6 September 2025, with India reiterating support for a peaceful resolution?
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Correct answer: A — The conflict in Ukraine
The leaders exchanged views on recent efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine.
Consider the following statements about the Modi–Macron telephone call of 6 September 2025: 1. The leaders reviewed cooperation in sectors including defence, science, technology and space. 2. The leaders announced a new India–France free trade agreement. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The PIB release says the leaders assessed cooperation across economic, defence, science, technology and space sectors; it does not mention any free trade agreement. So only statement 1 is correct.
Which club won the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final on 13 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Chelsea
AP and Reuters: Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final of the first expanded Club World Cup.
Where was the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final played?
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Correct answer: A — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
AP and Reuters: the final was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Which Chelsea player scored twice and set up the third goal in the 2025 Club World Cup final?
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Correct answer: B — Cole Palmer
AP and Reuters: Cole Palmer scored twice and set up João Pedro for the third goal.
With the inscription of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' on 11 July 2025, how many World Heritage properties does India have?
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Correct answer: A — 44
UNESCO and Ministry of Culture: the inscription made it India's 44th World Heritage property.
Which component of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' is located in Tamil Nadu?
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Correct answer: C — Gingee Fort
Ministry of Culture and UNESCO: 11 forts are in Maharashtra, along with Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu.
Consider the following statements about the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India': 1. They were inscribed at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. 2. They were inscribed under criteria (iv) and (vi). 3. The property comprises 12 forts, 11 of which are in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as per UNESCO Decision 47 COM 8B.16 and the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the following forts in the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' is classified as an island fort?
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Correct answer: B — Khanderi
Ministry of Culture: Khanderi, Suvarnadurg and Sindhudurg, surrounded by the sea, are island forts; Raigad is a hill fort, Panhala a hill-plateau fort and Pratapgad a hill-forest fort.
Which UNESCO advisory body sent a mission to review the sites of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' before the inscription?
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Correct answer: A — ICOMOS
Ministry of Culture: the 18-month process involved technical meetings with the advisory bodies and a visit of ICOMOS's mission to review the sites.
For how long did a Paris court bar Marine Le Pen from public office on 31 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Five years
The court imposed a five-year ban on holding public office with immediate effect.
Marine Le Pen was convicted on 31 March 2025 of embezzling funds belonging to which institution?
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Correct answer: C — The European Parliament
She was convicted of misusing European Parliament (EU) funds meant for parliamentary assistants to pay party staff in France.
Marine Le Pen, convicted by a Paris court on 31 March 2025, leads which French party?
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Correct answer: D — National Rally
Le Pen leads the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National), which was itself fined €2 million.
Which two aircraft carriers took part in the India–France naval exercise Varuna 2025?
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Correct answer: D — INS Vikrant and Charles de Gaulle
Varuna 2025 saw the joint participation of INS Vikrant and the French carrier Charles de Gaulle.
Which edition of the India–France naval exercise Varuna was held from 19 to 22 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 23rd
Varuna 2025 was the 23rd edition of the exercise.
In Varuna 2025, mock air combat was conducted between which aircraft?
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Correct answer: A — Rafale-M and MiG-29K
Air defence drills included mock air-to-air combat between the French Rafale-M and the Indian MiG-29K.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Varuna: 1. It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and France that has been held since 2001. 2. An Indian Scorpene-class submarine took part in the 2025 edition. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Official releases say Varuna has been a cornerstone of India–France naval cooperation since its inception in 2001, and the 2025 edition included an Indian Scorpene-class submarine.
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.