Topic 087 · Answers
Third India-Nordic Summit, Oslo
Which country hosted the Third India-Nordic Summit on 19 May 2026?
- Correct answer: Norway
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Finland
Core Trigger: The Third India-Nordic Summit was held in Oslo on 19 May 2026, hosted by Norway.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 087, point 1
Leaders at Oslo elevated ties to which partnership?
- Green Strategic Partnership
- Correct answer: Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership
- Blue Economy Strategic Partnership
- Digital Innovation Partnership
Theme: Leaders elevated ties to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership; Finland will host the fourth summit.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 087, point 2
Who represented Denmark as Acting Prime Minister at the Oslo summit?
- Lars Lokke Rasmussen
- Helle Thorning-Schmidt
- Correct answer: Mette Frederiksen
- Jonas Gahr Store
Attendees: Modi met leaders of Denmark (Acting PM Mette Frederiksen), Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 087, point 3
Petteri Orpo is the Prime Minister of which Nordic country?
- Iceland
- Correct answer: Finland
- Norway
- Denmark
Current Head: Jonas Gahr Store is Norway's PM; Ulf Kristersson leads Sweden, Petteri Orpo Finland, Kristrun Frostadottir Iceland.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 087, point 4
What was India-Nordic trade in 2024?
- Correct answer: About US$19 billion
- About US$9 billion
- About US$29 billion
- About US$45 billion
Data: Over 700 Nordic companies operate in India; India-Nordic trade was about US$19 billion in 2024.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 087, point 5
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The summit welcomed an ISRO-Norwegian Space Agency framework on peaceful uses of outer space. 2. Nordic leaders backed India's permanent UN Security Council seat.
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Agreements: The summit welcomed an ISRO-Norwegian Space Agency framework agreement on peaceful uses of outer space. India Link: Nordic leaders backed India's permanent UN Security Council seat and welcomed its Nuclear Suppliers Group application.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 087, point 6, point 7
Modi's May 2026 Norway visit was the first by an Indian PM since which leader?
- Correct answer: Indira Gandhi in 1983
- Rajiv Gandhi in 1988
- Jawaharlal Nehru in 1955
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002
Visit: Modi's visit to Norway, 18-19 May 2026, was the first by an Indian PM since Indira Gandhi in 1983.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 087, point 8
Where was the first India-Nordic Summit held on 17 April 2018?
- Copenhagen
- Helsinki
- Correct answer: Stockholm
- Reykjavik
Founded: The first India-Nordic Summit was in Stockholm on 17 April 2018; the second in Copenhagen on 4 May 2022.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 087, point 9
On which date did the India-EFTA TEPA take effect?
- Correct answer: 1 October 2025
- 10 March 2024
- 1 January 2025
- 1 April 2026
Landmark: The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement was signed on 10 March 2024 and took effect 1 October 2025.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 087, point 10
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Arctic Council was created in 1996 by the Ottawa Declaration. 2. India became an Arctic Council observer in 2008.
- Correct answer: Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Arctic: The Arctic Council was created in 1996 by the Ottawa Declaration; India became an observer in 2013.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 087, point 11
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