New Zealand Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
From which date will the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement enter into force?
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Correct answer: D — 20 October 2026
The FTA will enter into force on 20 October 2026, a date chosen to coincide with Dussehra–Vijaya Dashami.
Where was the India–New Zealand FTA signed on 27 April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The FTA was signed at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, by Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay.
Under the India–New Zealand FTA, what share of India's exports to New Zealand becomes duty-free from day one?
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Correct answer: B — 100%
Every tariff line covering 100% of India's exports to New Zealand becomes duty-free from entry into force.
Consider the following about the India–New Zealand FTA: 1. New Zealand's Parliament passed the enabling legislation on 16 September 2026. 2. Prime Minister Modi's July 2026 visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Commerce Ministry release of 21 September 2026.
Where was the 2nd India–New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue held on 24 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Wellington
The second Defence Strategic Dialogue was held in Wellington on 24 August 2026.
The 2nd India–New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue discussed implementing which roadmap?
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Correct answer: B — Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2030
The talks focused on implementing the targets in the India–New Zealand Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2030, after ties were elevated to a Strategic Partnership.
PM Narendra Modi's July 2026 visit to New Zealand was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to that country in how many years?
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Correct answer: B — 40 years
The joint statement says the 10–11 July 2026 visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years.
India and New Zealand set what target for two-way trade in goods and services by 2030?
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Correct answer: D — NZ$7 billion
The leaders agreed to work towards doubling two-way trade to NZ$7 billion, or about ₹35,000 crore, by 2030.
Under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), which pillar did New Zealand nominate as its priority, as welcomed in the July 2026 joint statement?
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Correct answer: A — Maritime Security
India welcomed New Zealand's nomination of Maritime Security as its priority pillar under the IPOI.
Consider the following statements about the India–New Zealand outcomes of July 2026: 1. The two countries endorsed a 'Roadmap to 2030' for their new Strategic Partnership. 2. An arrangement was signed between the National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal, and the New Zealand Maritime Museum. 3. New Zealand joined the International Solar Alliance during the visit. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: PM Modi welcomed New Zealand joining the Global Biofuels Alliance; the leaders only agreed to deepen cooperation through the International Solar Alliance.