G20, BRICS, SCO & QUAD — Set 8
International Relations · G20, BRICS, SCO और QUAD · Questions 71–80 of 160
The QUAD 'Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness' (IPMDA) aims to address what?
Correct Answer: B. Illegal fishing, drug trafficking, and grey zone activities in Indo-Pacific
The QUAD's Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA), launched in 2022, provides real-time maritime domain awareness to partner countries in the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and Indian Ocean region. It helps detect illegal fishing, drug trafficking, and grey-zone coercive activities primarily by China. India, Japan, and Australia contribute satellite and coastal radar data.
The SCO 'Silk Road Economic Belt' connectivity aligns with China's what?
Correct Answer: B. Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) closely aligns with SCO's connectivity and economic cooperation agenda. China promotes BRI projects through SCO forums. India is the only SCO member that has not joined BRI, opposing it because CPEC passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This creates tension between India and China within SCO.
What is 'BRICS Under-Sherpa' mechanism?
Correct Answer: C. Working-level officials who prepare agendas for BRICS Sherpas and track issue outcomes
The BRICS Under-Sherpa mechanism involves working-level officials who prepare the technical groundwork, draft joint documents, and track outcomes for the BRICS Summit process. They report to the Sherpas (senior personal representatives of leaders). India's Ministry of External Affairs coordinates Under-Sherpa work during India's BRICS chairmanship years.
The QUAD's 'Semiconductor Supply Chain Initiative' was announced at the QUAD Summit in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Tokyo
The QUAD Semiconductor Supply Chain Initiative was discussed and advanced at the Tokyo QUAD Summit (2022). The initiative aims to map and coordinate semiconductor supply chains among QUAD nations to reduce dependence on China for critical chips. This aligns with US CHIPS Act and India's semiconductor mission.
The G20's 'Presidency' rotates on what principle?
Correct Answer: C. Among regional groups on rotating basis
The G20 Presidency rotates among its members based on a regional rotating principle, ensuring geographic balance. The G20 is divided into 5 groups (Americas, Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania). India's presidency (2023) was followed by Brazil (2024, Americas), then South Africa (2025, Africa).
India's SCO summit presidency was in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2023
India held the SCO Presidency in 2022-2023, hosting the SCO Heads of State Summit virtually in July 2023 (with in-person components). Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at key SCO events. Iran was formally admitted as a full SCO member during India's presidency.
The G20's 'Digital Public Infrastructure' (DPI) framework promoted by India includes which flagship Indian systems?
Correct Answer: A. Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker
India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) agenda at G20 showcased Aadhaar (digital ID), UPI (payment system), and DigiLocker (document management) as models for other countries. The G20 endorsed a DPI framework under India's presidency. India positioned DPI as a public good that developing countries can adopt.
BRICS countries have what arrangement for academic and research cooperation?
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
BRICS has multiple academic cooperation mechanisms: the BRICS Network University (consortium of leading universities), the BRICS University League, and the BRICS Science and Technology Innovation Framework. India's IITs and IISc participate in BRICS academic exchange. These mechanisms build educational and research ties alongside economic cooperation.
At G20, the Troika mechanism was introduced to ensure what?
Correct Answer: B. Continuity of priorities across G20 presidencies
The G20 Troika mechanism (previous + current + incoming presidency) ensures continuity of G20 priorities across presidency transitions. It allows incoming presidencies to build on previous work. The Troika meets regularly to coordinate G20 agendas and follow up on commitments.
India chairs which QUAD working group related to outer space?
Correct Answer: A. QUAD Space Working Group
The QUAD Space Working Group focuses on satellite data sharing, space situational awareness, Earth observations for climate monitoring, and space governance norms. India's ISRO participates alongside NASA, JAXA (Japan), and the Australian Space Agency. The QUAD space agenda also tracks China's expanding space capabilities.