G20, BRICS, SCO & QUAD — Set 9
International Relations · G20, BRICS, SCO और QUAD · Questions 81–90 of 160
The G20's 'Common Framework' for debt treatment was criticized for being too slow. Which major creditor country's cooperation was most needed?
Correct Answer: C. China
The G20 Common Framework for debt treatment has been criticized as too slow primarily because China, the world's largest bilateral creditor to developing countries (through BRI loans), has been reluctant to participate in coordinated debt restructuring. Countries like Zambia waited years for debt relief. China's approach to debt treatment differs significantly from Paris Club norms.
BRICS has been expanding while the West maintains G7. Some analysts call the emerging multi-polar world as 'G7 vs. BRICS+.' India's position is what?
Correct Answer: B. India sees BRICS and G20 as complementary
India views BRICS and G20 as complementary platforms — BRICS gives voice to emerging economies and Global South, while G20 brings together both developed and developing economies. India does not see BRICS as an anti-West bloc. PM Modi has consistently emphasized BRICS' developmental rather than geopolitical focus.
The QUAD's 'Cyber Security Working Group' focuses on what?
Correct Answer: B. Shared cyber norms, critical infrastructure protection, and countering cyber threats in Indo-Pacific
The QUAD Cyber Working Group focuses on developing shared cyber security norms, protecting critical infrastructure, improving cyber incident information sharing, and jointly addressing malicious cyber activities (including those attributed to China and Russia) in the Indo-Pacific. India's CERT-In participates alongside US CISA, Australian Cyber Security Centre, and Japan's NISC.
Which year did the BRICS pay tribute to the '15 years of BRICS Spirit' at its 15th summit?
Correct Answer: D. 2023
The 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg 2023 celebrated approximately 15 years since the first BRICS Leaders' Summit in Yekaterinburg 2008 (or since the BRIC grouping's formal formation in 2009). South Africa's hosting marked BRICS' expansion to the Global South. The summit invited 6 new members.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has characterized India's G20 accomplishments as reflecting what foreign policy principle?
Correct Answer: C. Vishwabandhu (Friend of the World)
EAM S. Jaishankar has characterized India's G20 2023 achievements as reflecting the 'Vishwabandhu' concept — India as a friend and responsible partner to the world. PM Modi similarly used the phrase at the New Delhi Summit. This aligns with India's civilizational concept of global responsibility contrasted with India's colonial experience.
The SCO covers what percentage of the world's territory (Eurasia)?
Correct Answer: C. 60%
SCO covers approximately 60% of Eurasia (about 34.5 million sq km) — making it the world's largest regional organization by area. It has over 40% of the world's population and about 20-30% of global GDP. The addition of India and Pakistan in 2017 significantly expanded SCO's geographic and demographic scope.
The QUAD was described by China as an 'Asian NATO.' India's position on this characterization is?
Correct Answer: B. India rejects the NATO analogy — QUAD is not a military alliance
India firmly rejects the characterization of QUAD as an 'Asian NATO' or military alliance. India emphasizes QUAD's positive agenda — vaccines, infrastructure, climate, technology — rather than a containment agenda against China. India maintains that QUAD is not directed against any country. This reflects India's strategic autonomy and avoidance of entangling alliances.
Which country first proposed the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB)?
Correct Answer: C. India
India first proposed the BRICS Development Bank at the 4th BRICS Summit in New Delhi in 2012. PM Manmohan Singh put forward the proposal. The NDB concept was finalized at the Fortaleza Summit in 2014. India's KV Kamath became NDB's first President.
The G20's 'Agriculture Market Information System' (AMIS) monitors what?
Correct Answer: B. Supply, demand, and prices of major food commodities to prevent food crises
AMIS (Agricultural Market Information System), established under G20's Agriculture Working Group in 2011, monitors supply, demand, trade, and prices of rice, wheat, maize, and soybeans to provide early warning of food crises. It became more relevant during the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war's food security crisis. India used India's G20 to push food security initiatives through AMIS.
India's G20 Presidency saw the launch of which health initiative related to pandemic preparedness?
Correct Answer: B. 100 Days Mission for Vaccine Development
Under India's G20 Presidency, the '100 Days Mission' for vaccine development was advanced — aiming to have safe and effective vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics available within 100 days of a future pandemic being identified. This builds on G20's COVID-19 response learning. India's vaccine manufacturing capacity makes this initiative significant.