Topic 080 · Answers
South Korea President Lee's State Visit
President Lee Jae Myung's April 2026 State Visit to India was the first Korean presidential visit in how many years?
- Correct answer: Eight
- Five
- Ten
- Twelve
Core Trigger: President Lee Jae Myung made a State Visit to India, 19-21 April 2026, the first Korean presidential visit in eight years.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 080, point 1
The Joint Strategic Vision adopted on 20 April 2026 for the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership covers which period?
- 2025-2030
- 2026-2035
- 2027-2032
- Correct answer: 2026-2030
Theme: On 20 April the leaders adopted a Joint Strategic Vision for the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership, 2026-2030.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 080, point 2
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Lee Jae Myung was sworn in as South Korea's President on 4 June 2025. 2. Lee Jae Myung is South Korea's 20th President.
- Correct answer: Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Current Head: Lee, sworn in on 4 June 2025 as South Korea's 21st President, held talks with PM Narendra Modi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 080, point 3
By what official label are India-ROK ties known, as adopted in May 2015?
- Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- Correct answer: Special Strategic Partnership
- Futuristic Partnership
- Enhanced Strategic Partnership
Partnership Label: The official label remains 'Special Strategic Partnership', adopted in May 2015; 'futuristic partnership' was only descriptive.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 080, point 4
Bilateral India-ROK trade is targeted to rise to what level by 2030?
- US$40 billion
- US$60 billion
- Correct answer: US$50 billion
- US$75 billion
Data Point: Bilateral trade is targeted to rise from about US$27 billion to US$50 billion by 2030.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 080, point 5
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The visit produced twenty-five outcomes, including a CEPA upgrade declaration. 2. The outcomes comprised 15 MoUs or frameworks and eight announcements.
- Correct answer: Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Agreements: Twenty-five outcomes: four documents, 15 MoUs or frameworks and six announcements, including a CEPA upgrade declaration.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 080, point 6
Where is the International Solar Alliance Secretariat located?
- Sector 62, Noida
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Correct answer: Gwal Pahari, Gurugram
- Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Headquarters: The International Solar Alliance Secretariat is at Gwal Pahari, Gurugram, Haryana.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 080, point 8
On which date was the International Solar Alliance launched at COP21, Paris?
- Correct answer: 30 November 2015
- 12 December 2015
- 21 September 2015
- 30 November 2016
Founded: Modi and French President Francois Hollande launched the ISA at COP21, Paris, on 30 November 2015.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 080, point 9
In which year did the India-Korea CEPA take effect?
- 2008
- Correct answer: 2010
- 2012
- 2015
Landmark: Ties were upgraded during Modi's State Visit to Seoul on 18-19 May 2015; the CEPA took effect in 2010.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 080, point 10
An MoC on cooperative approaches to mitigation projects is based on which Article of the Paris Agreement?
- Article 4.2
- Article 2.1
- Correct answer: Article 6.2
- Article 9.1
Treaty Link: An MoC under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement sets a cooperative approach on mitigation projects.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 080, point 11
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