IPOI gains Spain, South Korea and Norway

1. Question 1Answer B

   On 21 January 2026 which country handed India a signed Declaration of Accession to the IPOI?

   • APortugal
   • BCorrect answer: Spain
   • CItaly
   • DGreece

   Core Trigger: On 21 January 2026 Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares handed Jaishankar a signed Declaration of Accession to the IPOI.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 102, point 1

2. Question 2Answer C

   India and Spain mark 70 years of ties in 2026 with a Dual Year of which themes?

   • ADefence, Energy and Space
   • BTrade, Education and Sport
   • CCorrect answer: Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence
   • DScience, Health and Agriculture

   Dual Year: India and Spain mark 70 years of ties in 2026, a Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 102, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Who is Spain's Foreign Minister?

   • AJosep Borrell
   • BMargarita Robles
   • CCarlos Cuerpo
   • DCorrect answer: Jose Manuel Albares

   Current Head: S. Jaishankar is India's External Affairs Minister; Albares is Spain's Foreign Minister, not Finance Minister.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 102, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   What does SAGAR, the vision underpinning the IPOI, stand for?

   • ACorrect answer: Security and Growth for All in the Region
   • BStrategy and Growth for Asian Regions
   • CSecurity and Governance for All Regions
   • DStability and Growth Across the Region

   Guiding Vision: SAGAR, 'Security and Growth for All in the Region', unveiled by Modi in Mauritius in March 2015, underpins the IPOI.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 102, point 4

5. Question 5Answer A

   Which country joined the IPOI in April 2026?

   • ACorrect answer: South Korea
   • BJapan
   • CSingapore
   • DVietnam

   Later Members: South Korea joined in April 2026 and Norway on 18 May 2026, during Modi's Oslo visit.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 102, point 5

6. Question 6Answer B

   Which country leads the IPOI pillar on maritime ecology?

   • AJapan
   • BCorrect answer: Australia
   • CFrance
   • DSingapore

   Pillar Leads: Pillar leads include Australia (maritime ecology), Japan (trade, connectivity), France and India (marine resources).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 102, point 6

7. Question 7Answer A

   The IPOI was announced at the 14th East Asia Summit held in which city?

   • ACorrect answer: Bangkok
   • BSingapore
   • CManila
   • DJakarta

   Launch Venue: The IPOI was announced at the 14th East Asia Summit, Bangkok, Thailand.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 102, point 8

8. Question 8Answer A

   On which date did Narendra Modi launch the IPOI?

   • ACorrect answer: 4 November 2019
   • B4 November 2015
   • C4 November 2018
   • D14 November 2019

   Founded: Narendra Modi launched the initiative on 4 November 2019 for a free, open, rules-based maritime order.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 102, point 9

9. Question 9Answer C

   Consider the statements. 1. The East Asia Summit is an ASEAN-led leaders' forum begun in 2005. 2. India is a founding member of the East Asia Summit. Which is/are correct?

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

   Parent Forum: The East Asia Summit, an ASEAN-led leaders' forum begun in 2005, counts India as a founding member.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 102, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    Consider the statements. 1. The IPOI rests on a treaty and a formal charter. 2. Countries join the IPOI by a Declaration of Accession and pick a pillar. Which is/are correct?

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

    Joining Route: The IPOI has no treaty or charter; countries join by a Declaration of Accession and pick a pillar.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 102, point 11

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