Topic 098 · Answers
India-Seychelles: Package, Patrol Vessel and CDRI
Modi was Guest of Honour at which Seychelles occasion in June 2026?
- Independence Day parade
- Carnival International
- Correct answer: Golden Jubilee National Day
- Silver Jubilee Day
Core Trigger: Modi made a State Visit to Seychelles, 27-29 June 2026, as Guest of Honour at its Golden Jubilee National Day.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 098, point 1
Which Joint Vision did President Herminie's February 2026 India visit adopt?
- SAGAR Joint Vision
- MAHASAGAR Charter
- Victoria Declaration
- Correct answer: SESEL Joint Vision
Theme: President Herminie's State Visit to India, 5-10 February 2026, adopted the SESEL Joint Vision on sustainability, growth and security.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 098, point 2
Who is the President of Seychelles?
- Wavel Ramkalawan
- Danny Faure
- James Michel
- Correct answer: Patrick Herminie
Current Head: Patrick Herminie, elected in October 2025, is President of Seychelles.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 098, point 3
The joint logo released during the 2026 India-Seychelles visits marks how many years of diplomatic relations?
- 25
- Correct answer: 50
- 60
- 75
Symbol: The leaders released a joint commemorative logo marking 50 years of diplomatic relations.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 098, point 4
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India announced a US$175 million Special Economic Package. 2. The package includes a US$50 million grant.
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Data Point: India announced a US$175 million Special Economic Package: a US$125 million rupee line of credit and US$50 million grant.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 098, point 5
How many MoUs or agreements were signed in June 2026?
- Six
- Twelve
- Five
- Correct answer: Nine
Agreements: Nine MoUs or agreements were signed in June, including an Extradition Treaty and an NPCI International-Central Bank UPI MoU.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 098, point 6
Where is the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) headquartered?
- Victoria
- Paris
- Geneva
- Correct answer: New Delhi
Headquarters: CDRI is headquartered in New Delhi; Modi's talks were at State House, Victoria, on Mahe.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 098, point 8
At which forum did Modi announce CDRI in 2019?
- COP26 Glasgow
- G20 Osaka
- Correct answer: UN Climate Action Summit
- World Economic Forum
Founded: Modi announced CDRI at the UN Climate Action Summit in 2019; Seychelles became independent from Britain in 1976.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 098, point 9
What does the June 2026 Extradition Treaty create?
- A mutual-defence pact
- A maritime boundary
- A free trade area
- Correct answer: A legal framework to extradite fugitives
Landmark: The Extradition Treaty of June 2026 creates a legal framework to extradite fugitives and fight transnational crime.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 098, point 10
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Joining CDRI requires endorsing its Charter. 2. CDRI membership carries a mandatory financial commitment.
- Correct answer: Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Membership: Joining CDRI requires endorsing its Charter; membership is voluntary, non-binding and carries no mandatory financial commitment.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 098, point 11
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