G20, BRICS, SCO & QUAD — Set 6
International Relations · G20, BRICS, SCO और QUAD · Questions 51–60 of 160
The QUAD's 'Clean Energy Supply Chain Initiative' focuses on critical minerals. Which Indian island chain is significant for rare earth minerals?
Correct Answer: B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are significant for India's strategic mineral interests in the Indo-Pacific. India has significant rare earth deposits on mainland India (especially in Jharkhand, Odisha). India's critical minerals diplomacy is linked to QUAD's Clean Energy Supply Chain Initiative and the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP).
In SCO, what does RATS stand for?
Correct Answer: A. Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure
RATS stands for Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, the SCO executive body that coordinates counter-terrorism efforts. It is based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. RATS maintains a data bank on terrorist organizations and facilitates law enforcement cooperation among SCO members.
G20 represents approximately what percentage of global GDP?
Correct Answer: C. 85%
G20 represents approximately 85% of the world's GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world's population. This economic weight gives G20 decisions significant global impact. The G20 includes both developed economies (G7) and major emerging economies like India, China, Brazil.
Which G20 country is not a member of the OECD?
Correct Answer: C. India
India is a G20 member but not a member of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development). India has been an 'enhanced engagement' partner with OECD and has expressed interest in joining. OECD membership requires high standards of democracy, rule of law, and open market economy.
The 'BRICS De-dollarization' debate refers to BRICS efforts to do what?
Correct Answer: B. Reduce dependence on the US Dollar in trade and finance
BRICS 'de-dollarization' refers to efforts to reduce dependence on the US Dollar in international trade and financial transactions. BRICS countries have been promoting trade in local currencies — e.g., India-Russia trade in Rupees-Rubles. A formal BRICS currency has not been created, but there are discussions about payment systems alternatives to SWIFT.
PM Modi was the first Indian PM to attend a QUAD Leaders' Summit in-person. Which was that summit?
Correct Answer: B. Tokyo 2022
PM Modi attended the QUAD Leaders' Summit in person in Tokyo, Japan on 24 May 2022. The summit was attended by Biden, Modi, Morrison, and Kishida. This was shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine tested QUAD's unity given India's neutral stance on the war.
The G20 summit in India 2023 achieved what regarding the African Union (AU)?
Correct Answer: B. Made African Union a permanent G20 member
India successfully advocated for the African Union's admission as a permanent G20 member at the New Delhi Summit 2023. The AU (55 countries) joins as a full member similar to the EU. PM Modi personally championed AU's G20 membership as part of India's 'Voice of the Global South' agenda.
SCO's membership expansion in 2023 added which country?
Correct Answer: C. Iran
Iran became a full member of SCO in July 2023 at the New Delhi SCO Summit. Belarus is in the process of joining. Turkey has been a dialogue partner since 2012. The SCO expansion reflects the organization's growing importance as a Eurasian security and economic grouping.
The QUAD's 'Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief' (HADR) framework is designed for what?
Correct Answer: B. Coordinated civilian and military disaster response in the Indo-Pacific
QUAD's HADR framework coordinates civilian and military disaster response capabilities among the four countries in the Indo-Pacific region. This was tested during the COVID-19 pandemic and cyclone responses in South Asia. HADR cooperation is less politically contentious and builds practical QUAD interoperability.
The BRICS 2024 host country (under Russia's Chairmanship) held the summit in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Kazan
Russia held the BRICS Chairmanship in 2024 and hosted the BRICS Summit in Kazan in October 2024. Despite Western sanctions against Russia, BRICS leaders including PM Modi attended. The Kazan summit focused on financial cooperation, de-dollarization, and further BRICS expansion.