G20, BRICS, SCO & QUAD — Set 4
International Relations · G20, BRICS, SCO और QUAD · Questions 31–40 of 160
In SCO, the original 'Shanghai Five' (predecessor to SCO) was established in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 1996
The 'Shanghai Five' was established on 26 April 1996 with the signing of the 'Treaty on Deepening Military Trust in Border Regions' by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. It addressed border demilitarization issues after the Soviet Union's collapse. Uzbekistan joined in 2001, and with expanded mandate, it became SCO.
BRICS collectively represents approximately what percentage of the world's population?
Correct Answer: C. 40%
Original BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) collectively represented about 40% of the world's population and about 25% of global GDP. After the 2024 expansion with new members, BRICS+ represents a larger share. China alone accounts for most of BRICS' economic weight.
India's G20 logo incorporated which flower?
Correct Answer: A. Lotus
India's G20 logo incorporated the lotus (India's national flower), globe, and planet Earth — symbolizing India and the world coming together. The theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' was depicted alongside. India created a mascot named 'Bharat' for the G20 presidency.
The G7 (Group of Seven) is distinct from G20. The G7 consists of which major economies?
Correct Answer: A. USA, UK, Germany, France, Japan, Italy, Canada
The G7 consists of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, and United States. Russia was suspended from the G8 after annexing Crimea in 2014, making it G7 again. The European Union is a non-enumerated G7 member participating in all summits.
The SCO includes a Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS). Where is RATS headquartered?
Correct Answer: C. Tashkent
The SCO's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. RATS coordinates counter-terrorism, counter-extremism, and counter-separatism efforts among SCO members. India participates in RATS activities as a full SCO member since 2017.
BRICS countries signed the 'BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism.' What does this mechanism aim to do?
Correct Answer: B. Facilitate financing among BRICS development banks
The BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism facilitates financing and financial cooperation among development banks of BRICS countries. It includes the NDB as well as national development banks like BNDES (Brazil), VEB (Russia), EXIM India, CDB (China), and DBSA (South Africa). It aims to boost intra-BRICS financial flows.
At the G20 New Delhi Declaration 2023, India achieved consensus on which difficult issue related to Russia-Ukraine war?
Correct Answer: B. Using balanced language acknowledging different positions on the Ukraine conflict
One of India's key G20 diplomatic achievements in 2023 was achieving consensus on the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration despite divisions over the Russia-Ukraine war. The declaration used language acknowledging 'different views and assessments' on the conflict rather than condemning Russia directly. This required extensive behind-the-scenes diplomacy by India's Sherpa.
The QUAD 'Malabar Exercise' involves naval exercises between which countries?
Correct Answer: C. USA, India, Japan, Australia
The Malabar Naval Exercise originally started between USA and India in 1992. Japan became a permanent member in 2015. Australia joined permanently in 2020 (Malabar 2020), completing the QUAD formation in naval exercises. The exercise focuses on anti-submarine warfare, carrier operations, and maritime interdiction.
The G20 'Compact with Africa' (CwA) initiative promotes what?
Correct Answer: C. Private investment in Africa through country-specific reform compacts
The G20 Compact with Africa (CwA), launched in 2017 under Germany's G20 Presidency, promotes private investment in Africa through country-specific reform compacts covering macroeconomic, business, and financing frameworks. It is facilitated by IMF, World Bank, and African Development Bank. India supported Africa's G20 membership alongside CwA.
India's BRICS chairmanship year was which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2021
India held the BRICS Chairmanship in 2021 under the theme 'BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus.' The 13th BRICS Summit was held virtually in September 2021. India has previously chaired BRICS in 2012.