G20, BRICS, SCO & QUAD — Set 12
International Relations · G20, BRICS, SCO और QUAD · Questions 111–120 of 160
In BRICS, what does India advocate regarding its UN Security Council reform position?
Correct Answer: B. India uses BRICS to advocate for permanent UNSC membership for itself and other developing countries
India consistently uses BRICS and G20 platforms to advocate for UNSC reform, including permanent membership for India, Brazil, and African nations. BRICS joint statements have expressed support for UNSC reform reflecting current global realities. China, however, gives only ambiguous support for India's permanent UNSC seat.
The 'BRICS Urbanization Forum' promotes what?
Correct Answer: B. Urban development and sustainable city planning cooperation among BRICS countries
The BRICS Urbanization Forum promotes cooperation on urban development, smart city planning, sustainable infrastructure, and housing among BRICS countries. Given rapid urbanization in India, China, and Brazil, this is a major BRICS cooperation area. India's Smart Cities Mission and China's urban development experience are shared within this forum.
India boycotted the SCO Heads of Government Meeting in Pakistan (October 2023) and sent which minister instead?
Correct Answer: C. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
India boycotted the SCO Heads of Government Meeting in Islamabad/Lahore (October 2023) at PM level and sent Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal instead. India cited terrorism sponsored by Pakistan as the reason for not sending the PM. This was India's signal to Pakistan through SCO protocol.
The G20's 'Investment Policy Framework for Sustainable Development' (IPFSD) was developed in cooperation with which UN body?
Correct Answer: A. UNCTAD
The G20 Investment Policy Framework for Sustainable Development (IPFSD) was developed in cooperation with UNCTAD (UN Conference on Trade and Development). It provides guidance for countries to attract and govern foreign direct investment for sustainable development. India used IPFSD frameworks in its FDI reform agenda.
Which SCO-related process involves heads of government (Prime Ministers and Premiers) rather than heads of state (Presidents)?
Correct Answer: B. SCO Heads of Government Council (HoGC)
The SCO Heads of Government Council (HoGC) meets separately from the Heads of State Summit. HoGC deals primarily with economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation. India's PM (or a designated minister) attends HoGC meetings. Heads of State Summit deals with strategic and political issues.
At the G20 New Delhi Summit, India and the EU signed which historic connectivity agreement?
Correct Answer: C. EU-India Connectivity Partnership linked to IMEC
At the G20 New Delhi Summit (September 2023), India, the EU, USA, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Italy, France, and Germany signed the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) MOU — connecting India to Europe via sea and rail through the Middle East. This is linked to the EU-India Connectivity Partnership and is positioned as a BRI alternative.
India's 2021 BRICS Chairmanship theme 'BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity...' referred to what 15-year milestone?
Correct Answer: C. 15 years since BRIC concept 2001 to India's BRICS 2021
India's 'BRICS@15' theme in 2021 referred to approximately 15 years since Jim O'Neill coined 'BRICs' in 2001 (2001+15=2016, though actually used loosely). Alternatively it counted from first BRIC/BRICS leaders forum formation in 2006. The theme was more about celebrating maturity of BRICS cooperation than a precise 15-year anniversary count.
The QUAD's 'Open RAN' initiative addresses what technology?
Correct Answer: B. Open Radio Access Networks for 5G/6G as alternatives to Huawei's closed systems
QUAD's Open RAN (Open Radio Access Networks) initiative promotes open, interoperable telecommunications standards for 5G and 6G as alternatives to Huawei's proprietary closed systems. This is a key US-led QUAD tech agenda to counter China's telecommunications dominance. India, Japan, and Australia have domestic Open RAN programs.
The G20 'Common Reporting Standard' (CRS) for automatic exchange of tax information was promoted to address what?
Correct Answer: B. Tax evasion and offshore wealth hiding through automatic information exchange
The G20's Common Reporting Standard (CRS), developed with OECD, enables automatic exchange of financial account information between tax authorities to combat tax evasion, money laundering, and offshore wealth hiding. Over 100 countries participate in CRS. India uses CRS data to identify undeclared offshore assets.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's book 'The India Way' reflects which foreign policy approach relevant to G20/QUAD/SCO?
Correct Answer: C. India should engage all groupings strategically for national interest without being captured by any bloc
EAM Jaishankar's 'The India Way' (2020) articulates India's strategic autonomy — engaging all groupings (G20, QUAD, SCO, BRICS, NAM) strategically based on India's national interests without being captured by any single bloc or ideology. This explains India's simultaneous membership in apparently contradictory groupings (QUAD and SCO; BRICS with Russia and China). Jaishankar calls it 'multi-alignment.'