Indian Navy warships INS Udaygiri, INS Kavaratti in Vietnam to boost maritime cooperation

Consider the following in respect of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):

1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among the navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany visited India in January, 2026. Which of the following is/are **not** correct in terms of outcomes of this visit ?

1. Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the University of Hamburg
2. Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and the German Hockey Federation
3. Establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific
4. Opening of an Honorary Consul of Germany in Lucknow

Select the answer using the code given below :

1. A. 2 and 3
2. B. 1 and 4
3. C. 3 and 4
4. D. 1 only

With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:
1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 2 and 3 only
3. C. 1 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not participant/ participants?
1. Bangladesh
2. Cambodia
3. China
4. Myanmar
5. Thailand

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2, 3 and 4
3. C. 1 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 5 only

Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the following countries?

1. A. Japan
2. B. Russia
3. C. The United Kingdom
4. D. The United States of America

Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct?

1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.
2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune).
3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation.
4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise.

Select the answer using the code given below :

1. A. 1, 2 and 3
2. B. 1, 2 and 4
3. C. 1, 3 and 4
4. D. 2, 3 and 4

In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the `International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?

1. A. The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.
2. B. The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA.
3. C. The country will have the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group NSG.
4. D. The country automatically becomes a member of the NSG.

The term "two-state solution" is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of -

1. A. China
2. B. Israel
3. C. Iraq
4. D. Yemen

Which one of the following pairs is **not** correctly matched ?

(Indian Army Corps) : (Headquarters)

1. A. 3 Corps : Dimapur
2. B. 4 Corps : Tezpur
3. C. 14 Corps : Leh
4. D. 33 Corps : Srinagar

Consider the following statements regarding the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS):
1. The summit held in 2015 marked the third edition of the IAFS.
2. The IAFS mechanism was instituted under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India – Comment.

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.

Mahatma Jotirao Phule’s writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.

Do you think that globalization results in only an aggressive consumer culture? Justify your answer.

The ethos of civil service in India stand for the combination of professionalism with nationalistic consciousness – Elucidate.

With reference to the recent visit of Indian Navy warships to Vietnam, which of the following pairs correctly identifies the type of vessel for INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti?

1. A. INS Udaygiri: Anti-submarine warfare corvette; INS Kavaratti: Stealth frigate
2. B. INS Udaygiri: Stealth frigate; INS Kavaratti: Anti-submarine warfare corvette
3. C. INS Udaygiri: Destroyer; INS Kavaratti: Stealth frigate
4. D. INS Udaygiri: Aircraft carrier; INS Kavaratti: Destroyer

The recent visit of Indian Navy warships to Vietnam is primarily aimed at:

1. A. Establishing a permanent naval base for India in Vietnam.
2. B. Deepening defence ties and enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
3. C. Conducting joint military exercises exclusively focused on counter-terrorism.
4. D. Facilitating the sale of Indian-made submarines to Vietnam.

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Navy warships INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti's visit to Vietnam: 1. Both ships are indigenously designed and constructed. 2. They are part of the Western Naval Command. 3. Their visit marks the first major Indian Navy presence in Vietnam since the elevation of bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 1 and 2 only
3. C. 1 and 3 only
4. D. 2 and 3 only

Discuss the strategic significance of India's growing maritime cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in the context of ensuring stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Introduce India-Vietnam ties, elaborate on maritime cooperation's role in regional security, and conclude with future prospects and challenges.

Analyze how the deployment of indigenously designed and constructed warships like INS Udaygiri and INS Kavaratti strengthens India's strategic partnerships and projects its maritime power in the Indo-Pacific.

Explain the role of indigenous defence capabilities in foreign policy, link it to strategic partnerships, and discuss its impact on India's regional influence and 'Act East' policy.