SamudraManthanIndia's 2026 Kimberley Process chairship is its how-manyth?
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Answer: (B) Third
Core Trigger: India became Chair of the Kimberley Process on 1 January 2026, its third chairship after 2008 and 2019.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 088, point 1
Topic 088 · International Relations & Organisations
India Chairs the Kimberley Process 2026
Revise the 12 points first Book 1 RATNA
- Core Trigger: India became Chair of the Kimberley Process on 1 January 2026, its third chairship after 2008 and 2019.
- Theme: India's chairship theme is the 3Cs: Credibility, Compliance and Consumer Confidence.
- Current Head: Ghana is Vice-Chair for 2026; Suchindra Misra of the Commerce Ministry is KP Chair.
- Structure: The KP is tripartite: governments, the World Diamond Council for industry, and the Civil Society Coalition.
- Data: As of May 2026 the KP has 60 participants representing 86 countries, over 99% of rough-diamond trade.
- Meetings: India hosted the KP Intersessional in Mumbai from 11 to 14 May 2026; the Plenary follows in New Delhi.
- India Link: India's priorities are digital certification, traceability and compliance; it is the leading diamond cutting and polishing centre.
- Headquarters: The KP Secretariat was inaugurated in Gaborone, Botswana, in 2024.
- Founded: The KP began in May 2000 in Kimberley, South Africa; its certification scheme was launched at Interlaken in 2002.
- Landmark: UNGA Resolution 55/56 of 1 December 2000 welcomed the KP, aiming to break the link between diamonds and conflict.
- Statute: The KPCS came into force in 2003; participants trade rough diamonds only with each other, with certificates.
- Definition: Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance conflict aimed at undermining legitimate governments.
What is the theme of India's Kimberley Process chairship?
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Answer: (B) Credibility, Compliance and Consumer Confidence
Theme: India's chairship theme is the 3Cs: Credibility, Compliance and Consumer Confidence.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 088, point 2
Which country is Vice-Chair of the Kimberley Process for 2026?
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Answer: (D) Ghana
Current Head: Ghana is Vice-Chair for 2026; Suchindra Misra of the Commerce Ministry is KP Chair.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 088, point 3
Which body represents industry in the tripartite Kimberley Process?
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Answer: (B) World Diamond Council
Structure: The KP is tripartite: governments, the World Diamond Council for industry, and the Civil Society Coalition.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 088, point 4
Kimberley Process participants cover what share of rough-diamond trade?
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Answer: (D) Over 99%
Data: As of May 2026 the KP has 60 participants representing 86 countries, over 99% of rough-diamond trade.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 088, point 5
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India hosted the KP Intersessional in Mumbai in May 2026. 2. The KP Plenary follows in Surat.
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Answer: (A) Only 1
Meetings: India hosted the KP Intersessional in Mumbai from 11 to 14 May 2026; the Plenary follows in New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 088, point 6
Where was the Kimberley Process Secretariat inaugurated in 2024?
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Answer: (D) Gaborone, Botswana
Headquarters: The KP Secretariat was inaugurated in Gaborone, Botswana, in 2024.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 088, point 8
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Kimberley Process began in May 2000 in Kimberley, South Africa. 2. Its certification scheme was launched at Interlaken in 2002.
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Founded: The KP began in May 2000 in Kimberley, South Africa; its certification scheme was launched at Interlaken in 2002.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 088, point 9
Which UNGA resolution of 1 December 2000 welcomed the Kimberley Process?
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Answer: (B) Resolution 55/56
Landmark: UNGA Resolution 55/56 of 1 December 2000 welcomed the KP, aiming to break the link between diamonds and conflict.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 088, point 10
Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds used by whom to finance conflict against legitimate governments?
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Answer: (A) Rebel movements
Definition: Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance conflict aimed at undermining legitimate governments.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 088, point 12
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