Modi's May 2026 European Partnerships

1. Question 1Answer D

   Which four countries did PM Modi visit between 16 and 20 May 2026?

   • ANetherlands, Denmark, Finland, Italy
   • BGermany, Sweden, Norway, France
   • CNetherlands, Sweden, Iceland, Spain
   • DCorrect answer: Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy

   Core Trigger: PM Modi visited the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, 16-20 May 2026, upgrading ties with each.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 089, point 1

2. Question 2Answer C

   At the Oslo summit of 19 May 2026, ties became which partnership?

   • AGreen Strategic Partnership
   • BSpecial Strategic Partnership
   • CCorrect answer: Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership
   • DDigital Innovation Partnership

   Nordic Summit: At the Third India-Nordic Summit, Oslo, 19 May 2026, ties became a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 089, point 2

3. Question 3Answer A

   Rob Jetten heads the government of which country?

   • ACorrect answer: Netherlands
   • BSweden
   • CNorway
   • DDenmark

   Current Heads: Rob Jetten, Ulf Kristersson and Jonas Gahr Store head the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 089, point 3

4. Question 4Answer B

   Which honour did Sweden confer on Modi, the first Asian leader so honoured?

   • AOrder of the Seraphim
   • BCorrect answer: Royal Order of the Polar Star
   • COrder of the Elephant
   • DOrder of the Nile

   Honour: Sweden conferred the Royal Order of the Polar Star on Modi, the first Asian leader so honoured.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 089, point 4

5. Question 5Answer C

   The Tata Electronics-ASML MoU backs India's first commercial 300 mm fab at which site?

   • ASanand
   • BDharwad
   • CCorrect answer: Dholera
   • DNoida

   Data Point: A Tata Electronics-ASML MoU backs India's first commercial 300 mm fab at Dholera (US$11 billion).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 089, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Norway became a Green Strategic Partner of India. 2. The Netherlands became a Special Strategic Partner of India.

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

   New Labels: Netherlands and Sweden became Strategic Partners, Norway a Green Strategic Partner, Italy a Special Strategic Partner.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 089, point 6

7. Question 7Answer A

   In which Dutch city did Modi meet King Willem-Alexander?

   • ACorrect answer: The Hague
   • BAmsterdam
   • CRotterdam
   • DUtrecht

   Venue: Modi met Kristersson in Gothenburg and King Willem-Alexander in The Hague.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 089, point 8

8. Question 8Answer A

   Where was the second India-Nordic Summit held in May 2022?

   • ACorrect answer: Copenhagen
   • BStockholm
   • COslo
   • DHelsinki

   Founded: The first India-Nordic Summit was at Stockholm on 17 April 2018; the second at Copenhagen in May 2022.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 089, point 9

9. Question 9Answer D

   On which date was the India-EFTA TEPA signed?

   • A1 October 2025
   • B27 January 2026
   • C15 July 2025
   • DCorrect answer: 10 March 2024

   Landmark: The India-EFTA TEPA was signed on 10 March 2024 and took effect on 1 October 2025.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 089, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Denmark is a member of EFTA. 2. Liechtenstein is a member of EFTA.

    • AOnly 1
    • BCorrect answer: Only 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Key Term: EFTA members are Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland; Denmark, Finland and Sweden belong to the EU.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 089, point 12

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