Russia Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
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Which country did Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth visit from 16 to 18 September 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Russia
General Dhiraj Seth was on an official visit to Russia from 16 to 18 September 2026.
Which military academy was General Dhiraj Seth scheduled to visit in Saint Petersburg during his Russia visit?
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Correct answer: B — Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy
He was to visit the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy in Saint Petersburg.
INNOPROM India, held for the first time in India from 9 to 11 September 2026, is an industrial exhibition of which country?
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Correct answer: D — Russia
INNOPROM India is Russia's International Industrial Exhibition; PM Modi and President Putin visited it on 11 September 2026.
Before their meeting in New Delhi on 11 September 2026, where had PM Modi and President Putin met earlier in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bishkek, at the 26th SCO Summit
The two leaders had met in Bishkek on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit on 31 August 2026.
President Putin invited PM Modi to Russia for which edition of the India–Russia Annual Summit?
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Correct answer: D — 24th
Putin invited Modi to visit Russia for the 24th India–Russia Annual Summit; dates are to be fixed through diplomatic channels.
Consider the following about the Modi–Putin meeting of 11 September 2026: 1. It was the first meeting between the two leaders in 2026. 2. The leaders agreed to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. It was their second meeting of 2026 — they had met in Bishkek on 31 August — and they agreed to strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.
The Russian–Indian Roundtable on Snow Leopard Study and Conservation on 26 August 2026 was held at which institution?
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Correct answer: B — A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution
The roundtable was held at the A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow.
Consider the following statements about the Moscow snow leopard roundtable of 26 August 2026: 1. The roundtable was organised under a partnership agreement between the Interregional Association 'Irbis' and the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). 2. The Irbis–IBCA partnership agreement was signed in December 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Irbis–IBCA partnership agreement was signed in December 2025.
Production of which Russian regional aircraft was discussed at the 12th India–Russia Working Group on Modernization and Industrial Cooperation in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — SJ-100
Cooperation in UAVs, 3-D printing and production of the Russian regional aircraft SJ-100 was discussed.
When Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on PM Modi in May 2026, he briefed him on progress since which India–Russia Annual Summit held in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 23rd
Lavrov briefed the PM on progress since the leaders' meeting in December 2025 for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.
Consider the following statements about Sergei Lavrov's call on PM Modi on 14 May 2026: 1. PM Modi reiterated India's stand in favour of dialogue and diplomacy. 2. The talks were limited to bilateral trade and did not cover Ukraine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The two discussed regional and global issues including Ukraine and West Asia, so statement 2 is wrong.
The Terms of Reference for the India–Eurasian Economic Union FTA in goods, signed on 20 August 2025, outline a work plan of:
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Correct answer: B — 18 months
The ToR signed on 20 August 2025 outlines an 18-month work plan.
What bilateral trade target have India and Russia set for 2030?
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Correct answer: C — US$ 100 billion
The leaders have directed that India–Russia bilateral trade reach US$ 100 billion by 2030.
Which SCO member state hosted the Expert Working Group meetings that finalised the Joint Statement of the 12th SCO Justice Ministers' Meeting (29 October 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Russia
PIB says three Expert Working Group meetings, hosted by member state Russia, finalised the Joint Statement signed at the JMM on 29 October 2025.
Which country will host the next (13th) SCO Justice Ministers' Meeting in 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Tajikistan
PIB states that the next session of the SCO Justice Ministers' Meeting will be hosted by Tajikistan in 2026.
The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha were exhibited in October 2025 in which republic of the Russian Federation?
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Correct answer: D — Kalmykia
PIB: the relics returned to India after a week-long exposition (11–18 October 2025) in the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia; the delegation departed from Elista, its capital.
Who led the Indian delegation accompanying the Buddha relics to Kalmykia in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of J&K
PIB: the Indian delegation was led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha; UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya inaugurated Vasudeo Kamath's art exhibition there.
Consider the following statements about the Buddha relics exposition in Kalmykia (October 2025): 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Culture with the International Buddhist Confederation, the National Museum and IGNCA. 2. Artist Vasudeo Kamath donated all 28 paintings displayed there to the National Museum in Elista. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: the exposition was a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Culture, IBC, National Museum and IGNCA; Kamath donated all 28 paintings to the National Museum of Elista.
Kalmyk State University, which signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Nalanda University in October 2025, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Elista
PIB: the university is 'Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, Elista', the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia.
Consider the following statements about the Kalmyk State University–Nalanda University Memorandum of Cooperation (October 2025): 1. Nalanda University's Vice-Chancellor attended the signing in person in Elista. 2. The planned initiatives include a 'Concise Encyclopedia of the Buddhist Written Heritage of Russia and India'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. PIB: Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi joined the meeting via video link; the planned initiatives include preparing the Concise Encyclopedia of the Buddhist Written Heritage of Russia and India.
In which monastery in Elista were Lord Buddha's holy relics enshrined during their October 2025 exposition in Kalmykia?
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Correct answer: C — Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery
PIB: the relics are enshrined for public veneration at the Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery in Elista, known as the 'Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha'.
The global philatelic display opened in Elista in October 2025 featured Buddhist stamps from how many countries?
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Correct answer: A — 90
PIB: the Global Philatelic Display, curated by Vinod Kumar of Dharwad, features Buddhist stamps from 90 countries.