CFN02 — International Relations

🔷 NDA General AbilityCurrent Affairs 2025-26 · 20 Questions

Question 1 of 20

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

ABali 2022 BNew Delhi 2023 CJohannesburg 2023 DRio 2024

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

Question 2 of 20

India-UAE CEPA came into effect in:

AMay 2021 BMay 2022 CMay 2023 DMay 2024

India-UAE CEPA signed February 2022, effective May 2022 — India's fastest-ever CEPA negotiation. Targets USD 100 billion bilateral trade within 5 years.

Question 3 of 20

CAATSA is the US law that threatened India over its purchase of:

ARafale fighters BT-90S tanks CBrahMos components DS-400 Triumf air defence system

CAATSA — Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. India purchased 5 S-400 squadrons (USD 5.5 billion). USA waived sanctions on India; Turkey was sanctioned for the same purchase.

Question 4 of 20

QUAD consists of which four nations?

AIndia, USA, UK, Australia BIndia, USA, Japan, South Korea CIndia, USA, Japan, Australia DIndia, France, Japan, Australia

QUAD: India, USA, Japan, Australia. Revived 2017, elevated to leaders' summits 2021. Focus: free and open Indo-Pacific, critical technologies, climate, health, infrastructure.

Question 5 of 20

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Nigeria) is the DG of which organisation — the first woman and first African to lead it?

AIMF BWorld Bank CWTO DOECD

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

Question 6 of 20

PM Modi's Moscow visit (July 2024) was followed by a historic first-ever Indian PM visit to:

ABelarus BAzerbaijan CGeorgia DUkraine

PM Modi visited Kyiv in August 2024 — the first-ever Indian PM visit to Ukraine. He told Putin in Moscow: 'This is not the era of war,' urging dialogue and diplomacy for Ukraine.

Question 7 of 20

India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy covers which countries?

AOnly SAARC members BAdjacent countries — Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Afghanistan CBIMSTEC member nations DSouth Asian and ASEAN nations combined

Neighbourhood First Policy (2014): India's immediate neighbours — Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Afghanistan. Recognises India's development is linked to neighbourhood stability.

Question 8 of 20

IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Corridor) uses which Israeli port?

AAshdod BHaifa CTel Aviv DEilat

IMEC uses Haifa Port as the eastern Mediterranean gateway to Europe. Adani Ports acquired 70% stake in Haifa Port (2023) — the first Indian company to operate a major Israeli port.

Question 9 of 20

India became a full member of the SCO in:

A2005 B2011 C2017 D2019

India (and Pakistan) became full SCO members at the Astana Summit (June 2017). India had observer status since 2005. SCO now includes China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and others.

Question 10 of 20

Operation Dost sent India's NDRF teams after the 2023 earthquake in:

ANepal BMorocco CTurkey and Syria DAfghanistan

Operation Dost: India sent NDRF teams, medical units, and relief to Turkey and Syria after the devastating February 2023 earthquake (7.8 magnitude, 55,000+ killed). India was among the first responders.

Question 11 of 20

SAGAR — India's Indian Ocean doctrine — stands for:

ASouth Asia Growth And Resilience BSecurity and Growth for All in the Region CStrategic Alliance for Growth and Regional welfare DSouth Asian Governance And Regional framework

SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region): PM Modi's 2015 Indian Ocean vision — maritime security, sustainable development, cooperation. India built hydrographic ships and coastal surveillance for neighbours.

Question 12 of 20

The Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile are based at:

AShimla, Himachal Pradesh BMussoorie, Uttarakhand CDharamsala, Himachal Pradesh DGangtok, Sikkim

The Dalai Lama and Central Tibetan Administration have been based at Dharamsala (McLeod Ganj), Himachal Pradesh since 1960, when India granted asylum after China's 1959 crackdown in Tibet.

Question 13 of 20

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance consists of:

AUSA, UK, France, Australia, Canada BUSA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada CUSA, UK, Japan, Australia, Canada DUSA, UK, India, Australia, New Zealand

Five Eyes (FVEY): USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada. Intelligence-sharing (SIGINT) alliance under UKUSA Agreement (1946). India is not a member but has bilateral intelligence arrangements with each FVEY nation.

Question 14 of 20

UNSC Permanent Five (P5) — which set is correct?

AUSA, UK, France, Germany, Russia BUSA, UK, France, Russia, China CUSA, UK, France, Russia, India DUSA, UK, Japan, Russia, China

UNSC P5: USA, UK, France, Russia (successor to USSR), China (replaced Republic of China/Taiwan in 1971). All 5 have veto power. India (G4) is seeking permanent membership.

Question 15 of 20

India's G20 2023 theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' translates as:

AIndia First BAct East Now COne Earth, One Family, One Future DSab ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam from Maha Upanishad: 'One Earth, One Family, One Future.' India's G20 2023 theme emphasised inclusive growth, climate action, digital transformation, and reformed multilateralism.

Question 16 of 20

Operation Raahat (2015) — India's largest peacetime evacuation — evacuated nationals 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.

Question 17 of 20

India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations is located in:

AWashington DC BGeneva CVienna DNew York

India's Permanent Mission to the UN is in New York, where the UN Headquarters is located. India's PermRep represents India at the UNSC (non-permanent member) and UNGA.

Question 18 of 20

BASIC group in UNFCCC climate negotiations consists of:

ABangladesh, Australia, South Africa, India BBrazil, South Africa, India, China CBrazil, South Africa, Indonesia, China DBrazil, Argentina, South Africa, India

BASIC = Brazil, South Africa, India, China — major developing economies coordinating at UNFCCC. They argue that historically responsible developed countries must lead on cuts and provide climate finance.

Question 19 of 20

Relations with Maldives became strained in 2024 because President Muizzu:

ACancelled bilateral free trade negotiations BDemanded withdrawal of Indian military personnel CRefused to attend SAARC summit in India DSigned defence pact with Pakistan

President Muizzu (elected on 'India Out' campaign, November 2023) demanded withdrawal of Indian military personnel from Maldives. India replaced military personnel with civilian technicians.

Question 20 of 20

India consistently abstains on UNGA votes on Russia-Ukraine citing its doctrine of:

ANon-Alignment BStrategic autonomy CPanchsheel DNeighbourhood First

India's abstentions cite strategic autonomy — the right to take independent foreign policy positions. Also: historical Russia defence dependence (60%+ equipment), and support for dialogue and diplomacy.