Prime Minister shares an article on India seeking to place the Global South at the centre of global energy future

Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS:

I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan.
II. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS.
III. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I and II
2. B. II and III
3. C. I and III
4. D. I only

The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’ recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:

1. A. ASEAN
2. B. BRICS
3. C. OECD
4. D. WTO

Consider the following:
1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2. Missile Technology Control Regime
3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

India is a member of which of the above?

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

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

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

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

India is a member of which of the following?

1. Asia-Pacific economic corporation.
2. Association of South-East Asian Nations.
3. East Asia Summit

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 3 only
3. C. 1, 2, and 3
4. D. India is a member of none of them

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.

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements:
1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills
2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only

Which of the following 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

"The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of the delicate imbalance of East and West and entanglement of the USA vs. Russo-Chinese alliance." Examine and critically evaluate the East-West policy confrontations in this regard.

"Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India's foreign policy, and is linked with India's overarching influence in Middle Eastern countries." How would you integrate energy security with India's foreign policy trajectories in the coming years?

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.

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

"With the waning of globalization, post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism." Elucidate.

India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and long-term institutional partnerships. Elaborate.

India is set to assume the BRICS Chairship in which year, a period during which it aims to place the Global South at the centre of a secure, resilient, equitable, and sustainable global energy future?

1. A. 2024
2. B. 2025
3. C. 2026
4. D. 2027

According to the article, India's vision for the Global South's role in the global energy future emphasizes which of the following characteristics? 1. Secure 2. Resilient 3. Equitable 4. Sustainable Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

As highlighted by Prime Minister Modi, India believes that resilient energy systems are primarily built through:

1. A. Exclusive reliance on advanced technological imports from developed nations.
2. B. Strong domestic policies and robust international partnerships.
3. C. Prioritizing fossil fuel exploration over renewable energy sources.
4. D. Unilateral actions by developed nations to support the Global South.

"India seeks to place the Global South at the centre of a secure, resilient, equitable and sustainable global energy future." In light of this statement and India's upcoming BRICS Chairship in 2026, discuss the significance of this vision for global energy governance and India's role as a leader of the Global South.

Introduce India's vision and the BRICS context. Elaborate on the significance for global energy governance (e.g., energy access, climate justice, diversified supply chains) and India's leadership role (e.g., advocacy, technology transfer, capacity building). Conclude with challenges and opportunities.

"Resilient energy systems are built not only through strong domestic policies but also through stronger international partnerships." Examine this statement in the context of achieving a sustainable energy future for the Global South, highlighting the interplay between national strategies and global cooperation.

Define resilient energy systems. Discuss how strong domestic policies (e.g., investment, regulation, R&D) contribute. Explain the role of international partnerships (e.g., technology transfer, finance, shared infrastructure, policy coordination). Conclude with the necessity of this dual approach for the Global South.