Saudi Arabia Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
In his call with Piyush Goyal on 11 April 2026, Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi represented Saudi Arabia as its:
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Correct answer: C — Minister of Commerce
Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi is the Minister of Commerce of Saudi Arabia.
During the India-Saudi Arabia ministerial call of 11 April 2026, both sides expressed optimism for early progress in negotiations on a free trade agreement between India and:
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Correct answer: D — the Gulf Cooperation Council
The Ministers expressed optimism for early progress in the India-GCC FTA negotiations.
The World Defence Show 2026, where India set up its first-ever pavilion, was held in:
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Correct answer: C — Riyadh
WDS 2026 was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 8–9 February 2026.
Who inaugurated the first-ever India Pavilion at the World Defence Show 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Sanjay Seth
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth led the delegation and inaugurated the India Pavilion.
In which city did India and Saudi Arabia sign an MoU on Cultural Cooperation on 9 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Riyadh
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud signed the MoU in Riyadh.
The Culture Ministers of India and Saudi Arabia co-chair the Ministerial Committee of Tourism and Cultural Cooperation, created under which India–Saudi Arabia mechanism?
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Correct answer: D — Strategic Partnership Council
The committee was newly created under the India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), announced during PM Modi's State Visit to Jeddah.