CFC02 — International Relations

📗 CDS General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs 2025-26 · 20 Questions

Question 1 of 20

Which four agreements form the foundational India-USA defence framework?

AGSOMIA, LEMOA, COMCASA, BECA BLEMOA, COMCASA, BECA, CAATSA CBECA, QUAD, iCET, CAATSA DGSOMIA, COMCASA, iCET, INDUS-X

Four foundational agreements: GSOMIA (2002, info security), LEMOA (2016, logistics), COMCASA (2018, communications), BECA (2020, geospatial intelligence) — enabling deep India-USA defence interoperability.

Question 2 of 20

African Union became G20's 21st permanent member at the summit in:

ABali 2022 BNew Delhi 2023 CJohannesburg 2023 DRio de Janeiro 2024

AU (55 nations) became G20's 21st permanent member at New Delhi Summit, September 2023 under India's G20 Presidency. India championed this inclusion throughout its presidency.

Question 3 of 20

India's consistent abstention on UNGA Russia-Ukraine votes reflects the doctrine of:

ANon-Alignment BStrategic autonomy CPanchsheel DNeighbourhood First

India's abstention cites strategic autonomy — right to independent foreign policy. Also: historical Russia defence dependence (60%+ equipment), ongoing peace negotiations, sovereignty principles.

Question 4 of 20

CAATSA — full form:

ACounter-Armaments And Technology Control Security Act BCountering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act CComprehensive Arms Trade And Technology Security Act DCounter-Alliance Threat Containment Sanctions Act

CAATSA — Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (2017): sanctions for significant defence deals with Russia, Iran, or North Korea. USA waived it for India; Turkey was sanctioned.

Question 5 of 20

India-UAE CEPA (2022) targets bilateral trade of how much within 5 years?

AUSD 50 billion BUSD 75 billion CUSD 100 billion DUSD 150 billion

India-UAE CEPA (signed Feb 2022, effective May 2022): USD 100 billion bilateral trade target within 5 years. UAE is India's 3rd largest trading partner.

Question 6 of 20

IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Corridor) was announced at the G20 summit in:

ABali 2022 BNew Delhi 2023 CJohannesburg 2023 DRio de Janeiro 2024

IMEC announced at G20 New Delhi 2023: India → UAE → Saudi Arabia → Jordan → Israel (Haifa) → Greece (Piraeus) → Europe. Multi-modal ship + rail corridor — alternative to China's BRI.

Question 7 of 20

India's Act East Policy is an upgrade of the:

ALook West Policy BNeighbourhood First Policy CLook East Policy DGujral Doctrine

Act East Policy (2014, PM Modi at East Asia Summit) upgrades Look East Policy (1991, PM Narasimha Rao). More proactive — includes security/defence and extends to Japan, Korea, Australia.

Question 8 of 20

India hosted the SCO Summit 2023 in which format?

APhysical summit in New Delhi BVirtual summit (first-ever virtual SCO) CHybrid format DHeld in Goa

India's SCO Summit (July 2023) was held in virtual format — the first virtual SCO Summit. India was SCO Chair. Pakistan's PM participated virtually.

Question 9 of 20

Sweden joined NATO as member number:

A30th B31st C32nd D33rd

Sweden joined NATO as its 32nd member in March 2024. Finland joined as 31st (April 2023). Both ended historic neutrality following Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Question 10 of 20

India's Forex reserves crossed which figure in 2024 — the all-time record?

AUSD 500 billion BUSD 600 billion CUSD 650 billion DUSD 700 billion

India's Forex reserves crossed USD 650+ billion (Sept-Oct 2024) — record high, ~11 months import cover. Among world's top 5 Forex reserve holders.

Question 11 of 20

Malabar naval exercise (India-USA-Japan) primarily focuses on:

AHADR operations BAnti-Submarine and Anti-Air Warfare CCounter-piracy in the Gulf DNuclear deterrence exercises

Malabar (India-USA-Japan): Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), surface warfare, carrier operations — among the world's most sophisticated naval exercises.

Question 12 of 20

Under AUKUS, Australia will receive nuclear-powered submarines from USA in:

ALate 2020s BEarly 2030s CMid 2030s D2040s

AUKUS: Australia to acquire 3-5 Virginia-class SSNs from USA in the early 2030s. A new SSN-AUKUS design (UK-designed) to be built in all 3 countries from the 2040s.

Question 13 of 20

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the DG of which international organisation?

AIMF BWorld Bank CWTO DUNCTAD

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Nigeria) became WTO Director-General March 2021 — first woman and first African to lead WTO. Reappointed for a second term starting 2025.

Question 14 of 20

India's 2+2 Ministerial Dialogues are held with which four countries?

AUSA, Russia, Japan, France BUSA, Japan, Australia, Russia CUSA, Japan, Australia, UK DUSA, Japan, France, Germany

India's 2+2 partners: USA (2018), Japan (2019), Australia (2021), Russia (2021). India is the only country to have this format simultaneously with all four.

Question 15 of 20

CPEC passes through which India-claimed territory?

ASiachen Glacier BShaksgam Valley CAksai Chin DGilgit-Baltistan

CPEC passes through Gilgit-Baltistan — claimed by India as part of J&K that acceded to India in 1947. India consistently protests CPEC as violating its sovereignty.

Question 16 of 20

iCET (India-USA) covers which set of areas?

ANuclear, space stations, advanced fighters BAI, quantum, semiconductors, defence innovation, space CClimate tech, green hydrogen, renewables DCybersecurity, internet governance, 5G standards

iCET (2022-23): AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, advanced wireless (6G), space, and defence innovation (INDUS-X). Broadest technology partnership India has with any nation.

Question 17 of 20

China's BRI spans approximately how many countries?

A50 B100 C150+ D200

China's BRI spans 150+ countries. India opposes BRI as CPEC (key BRI corridor) passes through Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. India is the only South Asian nation not part of BRI.

Question 18 of 20

BASIC group in UNFCCC climate negotiations consists of:

ABangladesh, Australia, Saudi Arabia, India BBrazil, South Africa, India, China CBangladesh, Australia, South Africa, India DBrazil, South Africa, Indonesia, China

BASIC = Brazil, South Africa, India, China — major developing economies coordinating at UNFCCC. Argue developed countries must lead on emissions cuts and provide climate finance.

Question 19 of 20

PM Modi's August 2024 visit to Kyiv was historically significant because:

AIndia pledged USD 1 billion reconstruction aid BIt was the first-ever Indian PM visit to Ukraine CIndia signed a defence deal with Ukraine DIndia proposed a peace conference in Delhi

PM Modi's Kyiv visit (August 2024) was the first-ever by an Indian PM to Ukraine. He met Zelensky, reiterated support for peace and dialogue — balancing his Moscow visit months earlier.

Question 20 of 20

Operation Raahat (2015) evacuated Indians from:

ASudan BNepal CYemen DAfghanistan

Operation Raahat (March-April 2015): evacuated 4,741+ Indians and 960+ foreign nationals from war-torn Yemen using Indian Navy ships and Air India flights — India's largest peacetime evacuation.