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- International29 Apr 2026
Where was the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) announced, and how does it relate to the Strait of Hormuz?
- A.Announced at COP28 Dubai 2023; replaces Hormuz
- B.Announced at the G20 New Delhi Summit in September 2023; offers an alternative connectivity route between India and Europe via the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel — reducing Hormuz transit dependence
- C.Announced at WTO Geneva 2024
- D.Announced at AUKUS Summit 2025
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Answer: B. Announced at the G20 New Delhi Summit in September 2023; offers an alternative connectivity route between India and Europe via the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel — reducing Hormuz transit dependence
The **India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)** was **announced at the G20 New Delhi Summit in September 2023**. It is a transcontinental connectivity initiative connecting India to Europe via the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel. In the context of UAE's OPEC exit and ongoing **Strait of Hormuz** disruptions during the US-Israel war on Iran, IMEC offers India an alternative connectivity route, reducing transit dependence on the Hormuz chokepoint (which carries ~20% of the world's crude and LNG).
Read source story → - International28 Apr 2026
What does the SAGAR doctrine stand for, and when was it articulated by PM Modi?
- A.Strategic Alliance for the Greater Asian Region; 2018
- B.Security and Growth for All in the Region; March 2015 in Mauritius
- C.South Asian Group for Atlantic Routes; 2014
- D.Sea-based Anti-piracy and Geographic Action Roadmap; 2020
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Answer: B. Security and Growth for All in the Region; March 2015 in Mauritius
**SAGAR** stands for **Security and Growth for All in the Region**. It was articulated by **Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2015 in Mauritius** as India's framework for engagement in the **Indian Ocean Region (IOR)**. It covers maritime security, blue economy, capacity-building for IOR partners, and disaster response. In 2025 it was widened as **MAHASAGAR**.
Read source story → - International25 Apr 2026
Which of the following is the maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)?
- A.Dharma Guardian
- B.Shinyuu Maitri
- C.JIMEX
- D.Tarang Shakti
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Answer: C. JIMEX
JIMEX (Japan-India Maritime Exercise) is the bilateral Navy exercise between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Dharma Guardian is the Army exercise (since 2018); Shinyuu Maitri is the Air Force exercise. Malabar is the multilateral exercise involving all four Quad members.
Read source story → - International25 Apr 2026
The SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) — focused on counter-terrorism cooperation — is headquartered in:
- A.Beijing, China
- B.Moscow, Russia
- C.Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- D.Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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Answer: C. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) of the SCO is headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It was established in 2004 as a permanent body for counter-terrorism cooperation and intelligence sharing among SCO member states. The SCO Secretariat (separate from RATS) is in Beijing, China.
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