India-Russia & Israel Relations — Set 3
International Relations · भारत-रूस और इजरायल संबंध · Questions 21–30 of 140
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited India in 2017. This was significant because it was the:
Correct Answer: B. First visit by an Israeli Prime Minister to India
Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to India in July 2017 was the first-ever visit by an Israeli Prime Minister to India, marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations. The visit took place after PM Modi visited Israel in July 2017, which was itself the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Israel. Both firsts occurring in the same year demonstrated the rapid elevation in India-Israel strategic partnership.
PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2017
PM Narendra Modi visited Israel in July 2017, becoming the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel. The visit was historic as it came without a corresponding visit to the Palestinian Authority (unlike earlier Indian political visits to the region which always included Palestine). Modi met Prime Minister Netanyahu and the two countries elevated their relationship to a 'Strategic Partnership.'
India-Israel bilateral trade has grown significantly since 1992. Excluding defence, the bilateral trade is approximately:
Correct Answer: C. $7-8 billion
India-Israel bilateral trade (excluding defence) has grown to approximately $7-8 billion, making India one of Israel's top trading partners in Asia. India exports chemicals, pharmaceuticals, diamonds, textiles, and agricultural products to Israel, while Israel exports high-tech products, electronic components, and agricultural technology to India. Defence trade, which adds several more billion dollars annually, is tracked separately.
The Phalcon AWACS system, supplied by Israel to India, is mounted on which platform?
Correct Answer: C. IL-76 (Ilyushin)
The Phalcon AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) supplied by Israel's IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) is mounted on the IL-76 (Ilyushin) Russian transport aircraft platform. India has three Phalcon AWACS systems which significantly enhance the Indian Air Force's air battle management capability. The Phalcon system uses an advanced Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar.
The India-France Strategic Partnership was established in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1998
The India-France Strategic Partnership was established in 1998 during the visit of French President Jacques Chirac to India and Prime Minister Vajpayee's visit to France. This was remarkable as it came the same year as India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests, when most Western countries were sanctioning India. France's willingness to engage strategically despite the nuclear tests reflected its independent foreign policy.
The Rafale fighter jets purchased by India are manufactured by which French company?
Correct Answer: C. Dassault Aviation
Rafale multirole fighter jets are manufactured by France's Dassault Aviation. India signed a government-to-government deal in September 2016 for 36 Rafale aircraft worth approximately €7.87 billion. The first Rafale jets were delivered to India in September 2020, entering service with the Indian Air Force. The jets are equipped with French and Indian weapons systems and have significantly enhanced the IAF's strike capability.
Under Project-75, India is constructing Scorpene-class submarines with French collaboration. Which French company is the technology partner?
Correct Answer: B. DCNS (now Naval Group)
Project-75 involves India constructing six Scorpène-class diesel-electric submarines at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, with technology transfer from France's DCNS (now known as Naval Group). The first submarine, INS Kalvari, was commissioned in 2017. The project is a major example of technology transfer under India's indigenous shipbuilding programme and defence self-reliance efforts.
The 'Horizon 2047' partnership between India and France was announced to commemorate what?
Correct Answer: B. 75 years of India-France diplomatic relations
The 'Horizon 2047' roadmap for India-France strategic partnership was announced during PM Modi's state visit to France in 2023 to mark 25 years of the Strategic Partnership (and looking forward to 2047, the centenary of India-France diplomatic relations). It covers cooperation in defence, space, nuclear energy, digital technology, and sustainable development. The vision document guides the bilateral relationship over the next two decades.
The Bastille Day parade on July 14, 2023 in Paris had special significance for India because:
Correct Answer: B. An Indian military contingent marched as chief guest of honour
On France's Bastille Day (July 14) 2023, an Indian tri-service contingent comprising Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel marched in the parade as the guest of honour, symbolising the depth of India-France defence ties. PM Modi was present as the chief guest at the state function. France being the first major Western country to invite India as chief guest at its national day parade was a strong diplomatic signal.
The India-France-UAE trilateral partnership covers which areas?
Correct Answer: B. Trade, investment, technology, and strategic coordination
The India-France-UAE trilateral partnership, formalised in 2022, covers areas including trade and investment, technology and innovation, strategic and defence coordination, and connectivity. The grouping combines India's growing strategic weight, France's EU and NATO linkages, and UAE's financial and geo-economic influence. It represents India's strategy of building flexible minilateral partnerships with compatible partners.