India-UAE Defence Framework and Energy Deals

1. Question 1Answer A

   On which date was the Framework for the Strategic Defence Partnership signed at Abu Dhabi?

   • ACorrect answer: 15 May 2026
   • B19 January 2026
   • C12 February 2026
   • D20 July 2026

   Core Trigger: On 15 May 2026, at Abu Dhabi, PM Modi signed a Framework for the Strategic Defence Partnership with the UAE.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 081, point 1

2. Question 2Answer A

   How is the India-UAE Strategic Defence Partnership Framework characterised?

   • ACorrect answer: Not a treaty or mutual-defence pact
   • BA mutual-defence treaty
   • CA binding military alliance
   • DA free trade agreement

   Framework Scope: It covers defence industry, training, maritime security and cyber defence; it is not a treaty or mutual-defence pact.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 081, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Who, as UAE President, received PM Modi at the airport in Abu Dhabi?

   • ASheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
   • BSheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
   • CSheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
   • DCorrect answer: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

   Current Head: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, received Modi at the airport.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 081, point 3

4. Question 4Answer B

   During the UAE President's Delhi visit, a Letter of Intent on defence was signed on which date?

   • A15 May 2026
   • BCorrect answer: 19 January 2026
   • C2 February 2026
   • D22 December 2025

   Earlier Step: A Letter of Intent on defence was signed on 19 January 2026 during the UAE President's Delhi visit.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 081, point 4

5. Question 5Answer C

   Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India-UAE trade crossed US$100.06 billion in FY 2024-25. 2. UAE entities announced US$5 billion of investment.

   • AOnly 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Data Point: Trade crossed US$100.06 billion in FY 2024-25; UAE entities announced US$5 billion of investment.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 081, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   The ISPRL-ADNOC MoU provides potential UAE crude storage of up to how much?

   • ACorrect answer: 30 million barrels
   • B10 million barrels
   • C20 million barrels
   • D50 million barrels

   Energy Deal: An ISPRL-ADNOC MoU provides potential UAE crude storage of up to 30 million barrels.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 081, point 6

7. Question 7Answer B

   In which city were the May 2026 India-UAE talks held?

   • ADubai
   • BCorrect answer: Abu Dhabi
   • CSharjah
   • DRas Al Khaimah

   Venue: The talks were held in Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 081, point 8

8. Question 8Answer C

   In which year did India-UAE diplomatic relations begin?

   • A1965
   • B1980
   • CCorrect answer: 1972
   • D1991

   Founded: Diplomatic relations began in 1972; Modi's August 2015 visit first agreed a comprehensive strategic partnership.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 081, point 9

9. Question 9Answer A

   On which date did the India-UAE CEPA come into force?

   • ACorrect answer: 1 May 2022
   • B18 February 2022
   • C1 January 2023
   • D15 July 2022

   Landmark: The CEPA, signed 18 February 2022 and in force 1 May 2022, was India's first full trade pact in a decade.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 081, point 10

10. Question 10Answer A

    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A Letter of Intent is non-binding. 2. A Strategic Petroleum Reserve stores emergency crude in overground tanks.

    • ACorrect answer: Only 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Key Terms: A Strategic Petroleum Reserve holds emergency crude in underground caverns; a Letter of Intent is non-binding.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 081, point 12

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