MCQ Test: Global Developments: Putin's India Visit, Debt Crisis, AI Advances, and Humanitarian Concerns

1. What was the primary focus of discussions during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit?

A) Space exploration and cultural exchange B) Tourism development and environmental protection C) Defense, energy, and trade cooperation D) Agricultural reforms and food security

2. Which officials co-chaired the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation?

A) Prime Ministers of both countries B) Defence Ministers of both countries C) Foreign Ministers of both countries D) Finance Ministers of both countries

3. The UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution urging Russia to immediately return which group of individuals from occupied Ukrainian territories?

A) Ukrainian prisoners of war B) Ukrainian children C) Ukrainian political dissidents D) Ukrainian cultural artifacts

4. What was Lebanon's Prime Minister's stance on diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, despite ongoing de-escalation talks?

A) Actively pursuing normalization B) Open to economic relations but not diplomatic C) Stated it is "far from" reach D) Agreed to immediate normalization

5. Which country's Foreign Minister held talks in Berlin, advocating for an independent Palestinian state?

A) Israel B) Lebanon C) Egypt D) United States

6. The United States recently announced visa restrictions on citizens of which country due to their alleged involvement in violence against Christians?

A) Russia B) Nigeria C) China D) Sudan

7. According to research, U.S. efforts to decouple supply chains from China are primarily successful in sectors characterized by what?

A) High-tech innovation B) Dependence on Chinese manufacturing C) Availability of alternative suppliers in politically aligned countries D) Low-cost labor

8. Which South Korean President is reportedly considering an apology to Pyongyang for past cross-border provocations?

A) Yoon Suk-yeol B) Moon Jae-in C) Lee Jae Myung D) Kim Dae-jung

9. The third Subcommittee on Political Diplomacy and International Cooperation was held between which two countries, focusing on bilateral relations and regional stability?

A) India and Russia B) United States and China C) United Arab Emirates and Japan D) Egypt and Germany

10. According to the World Bank, developing countries experienced a record outflow of external debt payments exceeding new financing by how much between 2022 and 2024?

A) $100 billion B) $350 billion C) $741 billion D) $1 trillion

11. What is the OECD's maintained global economic growth forecast for 2026, with strong investment in Artificial Intelligence cited as a supporting factor?

A) 1.5% B) 2.9% C) 3.5% D) 4.2%

12. India finalized loan agreements totaling over USD 800 million with which organization to fund development projects across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat?

A) World Bank B) International Monetary Fund (IMF) C) Asian Development Bank (ADB) D) New Development Bank (NDB)

13. A recent report suggests that Indonesia's transition away from coal requires robust government support and inclusive policies to protect which groups?

A) Industrialists and entrepreneurs B) Vulnerable communities and diversify local economies C) Foreign investors D) Mining corporations

14. What significant event recently occurred regarding the Indian Rupee's value against the US dollar?

A) It reached an all-time high B) It remained stable C) It fell to a record low D) It was pegged to the Euro

15. The 2025 Research Fronts Report, highlighting rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, was a collaboration between Clarivate and which other institution?

A) Massachusetts Institute of Technology B) Chinese Academy of Sciences C) Stanford University D) Google AI

16. An innovation from Purdue University utilizes smartphone photos of which body part for early detection of preeclampsia risk?

A) Hand B) Foot C) Eyeball D) Ear

17. Which Indian organization successfully tested a high-speed indigenous fighter jet escape system?

A) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) B) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) C) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) D) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

18. India is preparing for the launch of which vessel, expected to significantly enhance its sea-based nuclear deterrent capabilities?

A) INS Vikrant B) INS Chakra C) INS Aridhaman D) INS Kalvari

19. Which country was severely impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, prompting India to lead relief efforts?

A) Maldives B) Bangladesh C) Sri Lanka D) Myanmar

20. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on December 3rd, emphasized the need for inclusive and equitable health financing for whom?

A) Elderly citizens B) Children in poverty C) Individuals with disabilities D) Rural populations

21. Who was appointed as Nagpur University's first female Vice-Chancellor in a century?

A) Smriti Irani B) Nirmala Sitharaman C) Manali Kshirsagar D) Kiran Bedi

22. Who has been named Apple's new Vice President of AI?

A) Sundar Pichai B) Satya Nadella C) Amar Subramanya D) Sam Altman

23. India has been invited to assume the chairship of which global electoral support body?

A) United Nations Electoral Assistance Division (UNEAD) B) International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) C) International IDEA D) Electoral Commission of the European Union

24. For which term has India been re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board?

A) 2023-2027 B) 2024-2028 C) 2025-2029 D) 2026-2030

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Global Developments: Putin's India Visit, Debt Crisis, AI Advances, and Humanitarian Concerns

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1. What was the primary focus of discussions during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit?

2. Which officials co-chaired the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation?

3. The UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution urging Russia to immediately return which group of individuals from occupied Ukrainian territories?

4. What was Lebanon's Prime Minister's stance on diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, despite ongoing de-escalation talks?

5. Which country's Foreign Minister held talks in Berlin, advocating for an independent Palestinian state?

6. The United States recently announced visa restrictions on citizens of which country due to their alleged involvement in violence against Christians?

7. According to research, U.S. efforts to decouple supply chains from China are primarily successful in sectors characterized by what?

8. Which South Korean President is reportedly considering an apology to Pyongyang for past cross-border provocations?

9. The third Subcommittee on Political Diplomacy and International Cooperation was held between which two countries, focusing on bilateral relations and regional stability?

10. According to the World Bank, developing countries experienced a record outflow of external debt payments exceeding new financing by how much between 2022 and 2024?

11. What is the OECD's maintained global economic growth forecast for 2026, with strong investment in Artificial Intelligence cited as a supporting factor?

12. India finalized loan agreements totaling over USD 800 million with which organization to fund development projects across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat?

13. A recent report suggests that Indonesia's transition away from coal requires robust government support and inclusive policies to protect which groups?

14. What significant event recently occurred regarding the Indian Rupee's value against the US dollar?

15. The 2025 Research Fronts Report, highlighting rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, was a collaboration between Clarivate and which other institution?

16. An innovation from Purdue University utilizes smartphone photos of which body part for early detection of preeclampsia risk?

17. Which Indian organization successfully tested a high-speed indigenous fighter jet escape system?

18. India is preparing for the launch of which vessel, expected to significantly enhance its sea-based nuclear deterrent capabilities?

19. Which country was severely impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, prompting India to lead relief efforts?

20. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on December 3rd, emphasized the need for inclusive and equitable health financing for whom?

21. Who was appointed as Nagpur University's first female Vice-Chancellor in a century?

22. Who has been named Apple's new Vice President of AI?

23. India has been invited to assume the chairship of which global electoral support body?

24. For which term has India been re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board?

Global Developments: Putin's India Visit, Debt Crisis, AI Advances, and Humanitarian Concerns

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1. What was the primary focus of discussions during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit?

2. Which officials co-chaired the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation?

3. The UN General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution urging Russia to immediately return which group of individuals from occupied Ukrainian territories?

4. What was Lebanon's Prime Minister's stance on diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, despite ongoing de-escalation talks?

5. Which country's Foreign Minister held talks in Berlin, advocating for an independent Palestinian state?

6. The United States recently announced visa restrictions on citizens of which country due to their alleged involvement in violence against Christians?

7. According to research, U.S. efforts to decouple supply chains from China are primarily successful in sectors characterized by what?

8. Which South Korean President is reportedly considering an apology to Pyongyang for past cross-border provocations?

9. The third Subcommittee on Political Diplomacy and International Cooperation was held between which two countries, focusing on bilateral relations and regional stability?

10. According to the World Bank, developing countries experienced a record outflow of external debt payments exceeding new financing by how much between 2022 and 2024?

11. What is the OECD's maintained global economic growth forecast for 2026, with strong investment in Artificial Intelligence cited as a supporting factor?

12. India finalized loan agreements totaling over USD 800 million with which organization to fund development projects across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat?

13. A recent report suggests that Indonesia's transition away from coal requires robust government support and inclusive policies to protect which groups?

14. What significant event recently occurred regarding the Indian Rupee's value against the US dollar?

15. The 2025 Research Fronts Report, highlighting rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, was a collaboration between Clarivate and which other institution?

16. An innovation from Purdue University utilizes smartphone photos of which body part for early detection of preeclampsia risk?

17. Which Indian organization successfully tested a high-speed indigenous fighter jet escape system?

18. India is preparing for the launch of which vessel, expected to significantly enhance its sea-based nuclear deterrent capabilities?

19. Which country was severely impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, prompting India to lead relief efforts?

20. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on December 3rd, emphasized the need for inclusive and equitable health financing for whom?

21. Who was appointed as Nagpur University's first female Vice-Chancellor in a century?

22. Who has been named Apple's new Vice President of AI?

23. India has been invited to assume the chairship of which global electoral support body?

24. For which term has India been re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board?

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