Quiz Questions on Key International Initiatives
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), recently in the news, is a proposed economic corridor aimed at enhancing connectivity. Which of the following groups or initiatives is IMEC a part of? Options: A. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), B. Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII), C. Quad Critical and Emerging Technology Working Group, D. Trans-Asian Railway Network.
G20 Summit and Global Alliances
During the G20 Summit held in New Delhi in 2023, India spearheaded the launch of which of the following global alliances to accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels? Options: A. International Solar Alliance (ISA), B. Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA), C. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), D. World Hydrogen Coalition.
India's SAGAR Doctrine
The doctrine of 'SAGAR' (Security and Growth for All in the Region) outlines India's strategic vision for the Indian Ocean Region. In which year was this vision first articulated by India's leadership? Options: A. 2014, B. 2015, C. 2017, D. 2019.
Act East Policy Cornerstone
India's 'Act East' Policy, which focuses on the extended neighborhood in the Asia-Pacific region, is an evolution of the 'Look East' Policy. Which of the following regional blocs is considered the foundational cornerstone of this engagement? Options: A. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), B. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), C. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), D. Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
Voice of Global South Summit
In a bid to mainstream the concerns and developmental priorities of developing nations into the global discourse, India hosted a significant virtual summit in January 2023. What was the name of this diplomatic initiative? Options: A. Global South-South Cooperation Forum, B. Tricontinental Solidarity Summit, C. Developing Nations Assembly, D. Voice of Global South Summit.
Answers
Answer 1: B. Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII). IMEC is a key project under the PGII, a G7-led initiative to fund infrastructure in developing countries, announced in 2022.
Answer 2: B. Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA). Launched by India at the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023, the GBA aims to promote sustainable biofuels and reduce fossil fuel dependence. According to the Indian government, the alliance includes 19 countries and 12 international organizations.
Answer 3: B. 2015. Prime Minister Narendra Modi first articulated the SAGAR vision during a visit to Mauritius in March 2015, emphasizing maritime security and cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.
Answer 4: C. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Act East Policy, announced in 2014, builds on the Look East Policy (1991) and prioritizes ASEAN as the central pillar of India's engagement with the Asia-Pacific.
Answer 5: D. Voice of Global South Summit. India hosted this virtual summit in January 2023, bringing together 125 developing countries to discuss common challenges and priorities, as reported by the Ministry of External Affairs.
