Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 100

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A-Category MCQs -100

Q1. The India–Japan Summit primarily strengthened cooperation in:

1. Semiconductors and critical minerals
2. Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies
3. Maritime security in the Indo-Pacific
4. Energy resilience and supply-chain security

Select the correct answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation: The summit marked a significant expansion of the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Agreements covered semiconductors, AI, critical minerals, energy resilience, maritime security, defence cooperation and resilient supply chains. Both countries aim to reduce dependence on vulnerable global supply chains while promoting a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. UPSC frequently asks questions connecting strategic partnerships with technology, economic security and geopolitics.

Q2. The India–Japan Joint Framework on Energy Resilience mainly focuses on:

1. Strategic petroleum reserves
2. Green hydrogen and clean energy
3. Battery technologies and resilient infrastructure
4. Secure AI-enabled energy systems

Select the correct answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4