India-USA Relations — Set 6
International Relations · भारत-USA संबंध · Questions 51–60 of 160
The Apex Body overseeing the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership is the:
Correct Answer: B. India-USA Summit Meetings at Head of Government level
The India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership is guided at the apex level by summit meetings between the Prime Minister of India and the President of the USA. These summits set the strategic direction and priorities for the bilateral relationship. The 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, CEO Forum, and other mechanisms operate under the overarching framework established at the summit level.
President Trump's 'Howdy Modi' event in Houston 2019 was attended by approximately how many Indian-Americans?
Correct Answer: C. 50,000
'Howdy Modi' was a community event hosted in Houston, Texas in September 2019 attended by approximately 50,000 Indian-Americans. President Trump joined PM Modi at the event in an unprecedented show of solidarity. The event highlighted the strategic importance of the Indian-American diaspora as a bridge between the two countries.
The India-USA Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership was launched during:
Correct Answer: B. Leaders Summit on Climate 2021
India and the USA launched the India-USA Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership at the Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by President Biden in April 2021. The partnership focuses on accelerating clean energy deployment, mobilising finance for clean energy transition, and demonstrating green technologies. It represents a key dimension of Biden's effort to re-engage India on climate action.
India was removed from the US currency manipulation watch list in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2021
India was removed from the US Treasury Department's currency manipulation watch list in 2021. India had been placed on the watch list for allegedly intervening in foreign exchange markets to keep the rupee undervalued for trade advantage. The removal was welcomed as a positive development in bilateral economic relations.
The Quad Vaccine Partnership aimed to deliver how many vaccine doses across the Indo-Pacific by end of 2022?
Correct Answer: C. 1 billion
The Quad leaders announced the Quad Vaccine Partnership at the March 2021 virtual summit, with a goal to deliver one billion COVID-19 vaccine doses across the Indo-Pacific region by end of 2022. India was designated as the primary vaccine manufacturer, leveraging the Serum Institute of India's capacity. The initiative aimed to counter Chinese vaccine diplomacy in the region.
The 'Pivot to Asia' or 'Rebalance to Asia' strategy of the USA under Obama administration was significant for India because:
Correct Answer: B. It aligned US strategic focus with India's concerns about China's rise
The Obama administration's 'Pivot to Asia' or 'Rebalance to Asia' strategy (2011-2012) aligned the USA's strategic focus with India's concerns about China's growing assertiveness. It emphasised the Indo-Pacific as the key theatre for US strategic interests and reinforced the importance of India as a strategic partner. The convergence of US and Indian concerns about Chinese behaviour brought the two countries closer strategically.
Which Indian-American served as the US Vice President from 2021?
Correct Answer: B. Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris became the first woman, first Black American, and first person of South Asian (Indian) descent to serve as US Vice President, taking office in January 2021. Her mother Shyamala Gopalan was an Indian immigrant from Tamil Nadu. Harris's election was seen as a symbol of the Indian-American community's growing influence in US politics.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India cooperates with which US agency for defence technology?
Correct Answer: B. DARPA
India's DRDO cooperates with the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under the DTTI and iCET frameworks for defence technology co-development. DARPA-DRDO collaboration focuses on areas like advanced materials, AI, quantum technologies, and unmanned systems. This government-to-government technology partnership complements the private sector INDUS-X framework.
The USA and India launched the India-US Global Challenges Forum focused on:
Correct Answer: B. Joint research on global health, energy, and food security
The India-US Global Challenges Forum was launched to promote joint research and collaboration on global challenges including health, energy, food security, and climate change. It brings together scientists, researchers, and innovators from both countries. The forum operates alongside formal government mechanisms to strengthen people-to-people and knowledge linkages.
India and USA signed the 'Enhancing Defence Partnership' agreement during PM Modi's first visit to Washington in:
Correct Answer: B. 2014
During PM Narendra Modi's first visit to Washington as Prime Minister in September 2014, India and the USA signed an Enhanced Defence Partnership framework. The visit resulted in significant upgrading of the bilateral defence relationship. The joint statement committed both countries to pursuing specific defence technology projects and expanding joint exercises.