Philippines Current Affairs Quiz
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The second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) began in September 2026 at:
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Correct answer: B тАФ Subic Bay, Philippines
AIME-2026 commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 September 2026.
Which Indian Naval Ships took part in AIME-2026?
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Correct answer: A тАФ INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish participated in AIME-2026 at Subic Bay.
Where was the 23rd ADMM-Plus Experts' Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity (21тАУ25 September 2026) held?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Subic Bay, Philippines
It was held at Subic Bay, hosted by the Philippine Navy and co-chaired by Japan.
Which Indian Navy ships took part in the 23rd ADMM-Plus EWG-MS Joint Cooperation Activity in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B тАФ INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish
Stealth frigate INS Sahyadri and missile corvette INS Kulish participated.
Where were the 14th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers' Meeting and the 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation held in September 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Manila
Both meetings were held in Manila, Philippines.
According to the Commerce Ministry, what was India-ASEAN bilateral trade in 2025-26?
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Correct answer: A тАФ USD 128.38 billion
India-ASEAN bilateral trade reached USD 128.38 billion in 2025-26.
Where did INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish arrive on 20 September 2026 for the ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity?
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Correct answer: D тАФ Subic Bay, Philippines
The two ships arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 20 September 2026.
INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish went to the Philippines in September 2026 to take part in which activity?
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Correct answer: B тАФ ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity
The ships arrived at Subic Bay to participate in the ADMM-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA).
Consider the following: 1. MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. 2. The ADMM-Plus brings together ASEAN member states and eight Plus countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C тАФ Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated in the Defence Ministry release on the ADMM-Plus JCA deployment.
Which country co-chaired the 9th ASEANтАУIndia Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry with India on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D тАФ The Philippines
It was co-chaired by Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Secretary of Agriculture of the Philippines, representing the chair of ASEAN agriculture ministers.
What symbolic item was unveiled at the 9th ASEANтАУIndia Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry?
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Correct answer: B тАФ IndiaтАУASEAN Friendship Spike for Agriculture and Forestry
The 'IndiaтАУASEAN Friendship Spike for Agriculture and Forestry' was unveiled to symbolise the partnership.
Consider the following about the 9th ASEANтАУIndia Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (2026): 1. It agreed that the 10th meeting will be convened in 2027. 2. Low-emission rice was identified as an area of cooperation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B тАФ 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Low-emission rice is among the priority areas; the 10th meeting will be held in 2028, not 2027.