Partners for Multilateralism Summit and US Russia-sanctions law

1. Question 1Answer A

   In which city was the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism Summit held on 21 September 2026?

   • ACorrect answer: New York
   • BGeneva
   • CBrussels
   • DNew Delhi

   Core Trigger: At the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism Summit in New York on 21 September 2026, co-sponsored by India, EAM S Jaishankar called the global order 'under stress'.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 110, point 1

2. Question 2Answer B

   Which four crises did Jaishankar describe as the '4F' crisis at the summit?

   • AFuel, food, forests, finance
   • BCorrect answer: Fuel, food, fertiliser, finance
   • CFuel, fibre, fertiliser, freight
   • DFood, fertiliser, finance, forex

   Four Fs: He urged reformed multilateralism to meet a '4F' crisis of fuel, food, fertiliser and finance.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 110, point 2

3. Question 3Answer A

   Who is the Secretary-General of the United Nations?

   • ACorrect answer: António Guterres
   • BBan Ki-moon
   • CKofi Annan
   • DBoutros Boutros-Ghali

   Current Head: S Jaishankar is India's External Affairs Minister; António Guterres is UN Secretary-General.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 110, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   Which are correct? 1. The US law requires tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. 2. It was enacted on 18 September 2025.

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2

   US Law: On 18 September 2026 the US enacted a law requiring the President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 110, point 4

5. Question 5Answer C

   Who can grant a national-interest waiver of the US tariffs on buyers of Russian energy?

   • ACongress
   • BThe Treasury Secretary
   • CCorrect answer: The President
   • DThe Secretary of State

   Waiver: The tariffs are subject to a national-interest waiver by the President.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 110, point 5

6. Question 6Answer B

   India seeks permanent Security Council membership as part of which grouping?

   • AG77
   • BCorrect answer: G4
   • CBRICS
   • DQuad

   India Link: India, with Brazil, Germany and Japan in the G4, seeks permanent Security Council membership.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 110, point 7

7. Question 7Answer B

   In which city is the United Nations headquartered?

   • AGeneva
   • BCorrect answer: New York City
   • CVienna
   • DThe Hague

   Headquarters: The UN is headquartered in New York City, where the General Assembly's 81st session opened.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 110, point 8

8. Question 8Answer A

   On which date did the United Nations come into being?

   • ACorrect answer: 24 October 1945
   • B26 June 1945
   • C10 January 1946
   • D15 August 1945

   Founded: The UN began on 24 October 1945; India was an original member, signing the Charter on 26 June 1945.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 110, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   General Assembly Resolution 1991 (XVIII) of 1963 enlarged the Security Council from 11 to how many members?

   • A13
   • BCorrect answer: 15
   • C17
   • D21

   Landmark: General Assembly Resolution 1991 (XVIII) of 1963 enlarged the Security Council from 11 to 15 members, effective 1965.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 110, point 10

10. Question 10Answer A

    Which statements are correct? 1. Charter Article 23 sets Security Council membership. 2. Article 27(3) governs election of the Secretary-General.

    • ACorrect answer: Only 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2

    Articles: Charter Article 23 sets Security Council membership and Article 27(3) governs the permanent members' veto.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 110, point 11

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