International Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-09-01

Both India and France advocate for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, based on international law and shared values. Their cooperation in this region focuses on maritime security, connectivity, sustainable development, and multilateralism, rather than establishing exclusive blocs or unilateral actions.

Defence and security cooperation is a cornerstone of the India-France strategic partnership. The regular conduct of joint military exercises like Varuna, Garuda, and Shakti underscores the depth of their interoperability and mutual trust in this critical sector.

The 'Horizon 2047' roadmap was unveiled during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France in July 2023, marking 25 years of the India-France Strategic Partnership. It aims to deepen cooperation in defence, space, nuclear energy, digital technology, climate change, and cultural exchanges by 2047.

Article 24 of the UN Charter states that 'in order to ensure prompt and effective action by the United Nations, its Members confer on the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and agree that in carrying out these duties under this responsibility the Security Council acts on their behalf.'

The UN Security Council has 15 members in total: 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members. The 10 non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term, with five new members elected each year.

The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Germany is a significant contributor to UN peacekeeping and a frequent non-permanent member, but it does not hold a permanent seat or veto power.