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1.

The 2026 ASEAN-India Summit also focused on enhancing collaboration in the health sector. What specific initiative was discussed to strengthen pandemic preparedness?

A Establishment of a Joint ASEAN-India Health Research Institute

B Creation of a Regional Vaccine Manufacturing Hub

C Development of a Common Digital Health Platform

D NEEDS_REVIEW

2.

At the 2026 ASEAN-India Summit, leaders agreed to elevate cooperation in which critical area to address regional challenges?

A Maritime Security and Blue Economy

B Space Technology and Remote Sensing

C Nuclear Energy and Non-Proliferation

D Agricultural Research and Development

3.

A key outcome of the 2026 ASEAN-India Summit was the adoption of a new roadmap for cooperation. What is the primary focus of this roadmap?

A Strengthening Connectivity and Digital Economy

B Enhancing Cultural Exchange Programs

C Joint Disaster Management Initiatives

D Promoting Tourism and People-to-People Ties

4.

The India-UAE strategic partnership expansion in 2026 also saw a renewed focus on collaboration in the defense sector. Which of the following areas is a priority for this cooperation?

A Joint Military Exercises and Technology Transfer

B Naval Patrols and Maritime Security

C Cybersecurity and Intelligence Sharing

D All of the above

5.

In early 2026, India and the UAE announced a joint initiative to boost cooperation in which key technological sector as part of their expanded strategic partnership?

A Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies

B Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals

C Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen

D Space Exploration and Satellite Technology

6.

Which of the following agreements was a significant outcome of the India-UAE strategic partnership expansion in early 2026, focusing on economic cooperation?

A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

B Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

C Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)

D Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)

7.

To enhance transparency and voter awareness, the Supreme Court has consistently directed political parties and candidates to mandatorily disclose which crucial information?

A Their educational qualifications and past employment history.

B Their criminal antecedents, including pending cases and convictions.

C Their caste and religious affiliations.

D Their detailed financial statements for the last five years.

8.

As per a significant Supreme Court ruling (prior to 2026) regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, which three officials were initially mandated to be part of the selection committee?

A Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and Chief Justice of India

B Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, and Union Law Minister

C President of India, Prime Minister, and Speaker of Lok Sabha

D Chief Justice of India, Attorney General, and Union Law Secretary

9.

In a landmark judgment by 2026, the Supreme Court of India struck down which scheme, citing concerns over transparency in political funding?

A Electoral Bonds Scheme

B Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

C National Pension System

D Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme

10.

What is the primary objective of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), which is continuously expanding its reach and functionalities by 2026?

A To provide universal health insurance coverage to all citizens.

B To create a national digital health ecosystem for seamless online access to health records and services.

C To establish new government hospitals in every district of India.

D To regulate the prices of medicines and medical devices across the country.

MCQs 2026