Topic 066 · Answers
16th India-EU Summit: FTA concluded
What did India and the EU conclude at the 16th India-EU Summit on 27 January 2026?
- Digital trade pact
- Customs union
- Defence procurement treaty
- Correct answer: Free trade agreement
Core Trigger: At the 16th India-EU Summit on 27 January 2026 the two sides concluded their free trade agreement and 13 deliverables.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 066, point 1
The Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda 2026-2030 is built on how many pillars?
- Six
- Three
- Correct answer: Five
- Four
Agenda: A Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda 2026-2030 was adopted, built on five pillars.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 066, point 2
Which EU leaders were chief guests at Republic Day 2026?
- Meloni and Sanchez
- Correct answer: Costa and von der Leyen
- Macron and Scholz
- Borrell and Michel
Current Heads: António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen led the EU side and were Republic Day 2026 chief guests.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 066, point 3
What is the EU's motto?
- Correct answer: United in Diversity
- One Europe, One Voice
- Peace Through Union
- Unity in Strength
Motto: The EU's motto is United in Diversity.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 066, point 4
Which of the statements is/are correct? 1. Student mobility under the pact is uncapped. 2. A European Legal Gateway Office will be set up in Brussels.
- Only 2
- Correct answer: Only 1
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Mobility: A European Legal Gateway Office in India will be set up, and student mobility is uncapped.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 066, point 5
Which EU measure remains a sticking point in the talks?
- Common Agricultural Policy
- Digital Markets Act
- General Data Protection Regulation
- Correct answer: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Irritants: The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and deforestation rules remain sticking points.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 066, point 6
Where do the EU's institutions sit?
- Vienna
- Correct answer: Brussels
- Amsterdam
- Geneva
Headquarters: The EU has 27 members and its institutions sit in Brussels, Belgium.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 066, point 8
Which treaty, in force on 1 November 1993, created the EU?
- Treaty of Nice
- Correct answer: Maastricht Treaty
- Treaty of Lisbon
- Treaty of Amsterdam
Founded: The EU was created by the Maastricht Treaty, in force on 1 November 1993.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 066, point 9
The 1957 Treaty of Rome created which body?
- European Coal and Steel Community
- European Free Trade Association
- Schengen Area
- Correct answer: European Economic Community
Landmark: The 1957 Treaty of Rome created the European Economic Community.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 066, point 10
Which of the statements is/are correct? 1. Article 253 empowers Parliament to legislate to implement treaties. 2. Article 51(c) urges respect for treaty obligations.
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Neither
- Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
Articles: Article 253 empowers Parliament to legislate to implement treaties; Article 51(c) urges respect for treaty obligations.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 066, point 11
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