G20, BRICS, SCO & QUAD — Set 11
International Relations · G20, BRICS, SCO और QUAD · Questions 101–110 of 160
The QUAD Logistics Network for disaster relief was strengthened at which summit?
Correct Answer: C. Hiroshima 2023
The QUAD Hiroshima Summit (May 2023) advanced QUAD's Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) coordination, logistics, and pre-positioning of supplies in the Indo-Pacific. The summit also addressed QUAD maritime domain awareness and cyber cooperation. PM Modi, Biden, Kishida, and Albanese attended.
BRICS countries maintain a 'BRICS Joint Statistical Publication.' What does it track?
Correct Answer: B. Economic and social statistics comparing BRICS members
The BRICS Joint Statistical Publication is an annual compilation of economic, social, and demographic statistics from all BRICS member countries. It facilitates comparisons of GDP growth, trade, population, and human development indicators. The publication is a cooperative output of national statistical offices of BRICS countries.
The G20's 'Financial Inclusion' agenda, especially under India's presidency, promoted what?
Correct Answer: B. Digital payments and account access for the unbanked, using DPI models
G20's Financial Inclusion Working Group, especially under India's presidency, promoted digital payments, account access, and financial literacy for the unbanked using DPI models like UPI and Jan Dhan. The G20 Financial Inclusion Action Plan was updated to emphasize digital public infrastructure. India's experience with 500+ million newly banked citizens made it a credible champion.
China's SCO membership is important because China uses SCO to promote what?
Correct Answer: B. BRI connectivity, yuan internationalization, and counter-US narratives
China uses SCO to promote BRI connectivity projects, yuan internationalization in trade, and narratives challenging US unipolar dominance. China is the SCO's largest economy. India's resistance to BRI within SCO creates a constraint on China's agenda. Russia and China together shape SCO's strategic direction.
The QUAD's 'Vaccine Equity' initiative was connected to which global WHO mechanism?
Correct Answer: B. COVAX
The QUAD Vaccine Initiative was connected to COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access), the WHO-led mechanism for equitable vaccine distribution. QUAD's 1 billion dose pledge complemented COVAX deliveries for Indo-Pacific countries. India's Serum Institute of India (SII) was to manufacture vaccines for the QUAD initiative.
Which of the following countries is part of BRICS but NOT a member of G20?
Correct Answer: C. Ethiopia (post-2024)
Ethiopia joined BRICS in January 2024 but is not a G20 member. South Africa is the only African country that is both an original BRICS and G20 member. The African Union (as a whole) joined G20 in 2023. Ethiopia's BRICS membership despite not being in G20 illustrates BRICS' expanding reach to lower-income emerging economies.
India's QUAD 'Vaccine Initiative' faced challenges because which Indian company had production issues?
Correct Answer: C. Serum Institute of India
The QUAD Vaccine Initiative faced setbacks when the Serum Institute of India (SII) — designated as the primary manufacturer — reduced exports due to India's severe COVID-19 second wave (April-May 2021). India implemented a temporary vaccine export ban during this period. This caused diplomatic strain with Indo-Pacific partners who expected SII vaccines.
SCO's 'Energy Club' and 'SCO Interbank Consortium' aim to promote what?
Correct Answer: B. Energy and financial cooperation among SCO members as alternatives to Western-led institutions
SCO's Energy Club and Interbank Consortium aim to develop energy (especially oil, gas, hydropower, nuclear) and financial cooperation among SCO members. These institutions provide alternatives to Western-dominated energy and financial governance. China promotes yuan-denominated energy trade through SCO platforms.
The G20 established the 'Roadmap for Sustainable Recovery and Growth' post-COVID. India's contribution to this roadmap emphasized what?
Correct Answer: B. Digital infrastructure, vaccine equity, and debt sustainability for Global South
India's contribution to the G20 sustainable recovery roadmap emphasized digital infrastructure (DPI), vaccine equity and pandemic preparedness, and debt sustainability for Global South countries. These aligned with India's G20 theme of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.' India advocated for flexible IMF support and MDB reform for developing countries.
Which QUAD country hosted the 2023 QUAD Leaders' Summit?
Correct Answer: D. Australia
Australia hosted the QUAD Leaders' Summit in Sydney on 24 May 2023. PM Modi, President Biden, PM Kishida, and PM Albanese attended. Key outcomes included QUAD HADR framework, maritime domain awareness, and clean energy cooperation. Sydney hosted the summit in place of the initially planned Canberra venue.