Q: The 'S-400 Triumf' air defense missile system, frequently mentioned in South Asian security discussions, is manufactured by which country?
Answer: C. Russia
Q: The 'Aarau Peace Treaty' of 2025 was a significant diplomatic achievement focused on stabilizing which region?
Answer: D. The Central African Republic
Q: Who succeeded Queen Elizabeth II as the Head of the Commonwealth of Nations in 2022, a role that remains central to Commonwealth affairs in 2025?
Answer: B. King Charles III
Q: The 'RCEP' (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership), the world's largest free trade agreement, excludes which major economy from its current membership?
Answer: C. India
Q: The most recent session of the BRICS summit (late 2025) saw discussions on:
Answer: B. Expansion to include new members like Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Q: The Global Refugee Forum (GRF), a key event for UNHCR, focuses on shared responsibility and solutions for displacement. Where is its permanent secretariat located?
Answer: C. Geneva, Switzerland
Q: The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (Developing 8) includes which of the following member states from the Middle East?
Answer: B. Iran
Q: The strategic Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global energy transport and connects the Persian Gulf with the:
Answer: B. Gulf of Oman
Q: The International Court of Justice (ICJ), distinct from the International Criminal Court (ICC), primarily settles:
Answer: A. Disputes between states
Q: The 'G-77' (Group of 77) is primarily a coalition of developing nations advocating for:
Answer: C. Enhanced negotiating power in the UN system
Q: Which country hosted the 2025 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), focusing on climate resilience and youth?
Answer: D. Samoa
Q: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China's massive infrastructure project, traces its historical inspiration back to which ancient trade route?
Answer: D. Silk Road
Q: The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) includes which four member countries?
Answer: B. USA, Japan, Australia, India
Q: The term 'Pivot to Asia' is most commonly associated with the foreign policy strategy of which country?
Answer: C. United States
Q: The 'Doha Round' refers to trade negotiation talks held under the umbrella of which international organization?
Answer: B. World Trade Organization (WTO)
Q: Which country became the newest permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) in 2025 after a major reform initiative?
Answer: A. There was no new permanent member
Q: The Kyoto Protocol primarily aimed to reduce global emissions of:
Answer: C. Greenhouse gases
Q: The 'New Development Bank' (NDB), often called the BRICS Bank, has its headquarters located in:
Answer: D. Shanghai, China
Q: The ASEAN Summit in 2025 primarily addressed which critical internal issue concerning a member state’s political instability and violence?
Answer: D. Myanmar's civil unrest and political deadlock
Q: As of late 2025, which nation holds the rotational Chairmanship of the ASEAN bloc?
Answer: D. Laos