Which country did India successfully conduct a joint military exercise 'Exercise Malabar' with in 2024?
AJapan and Australia
BJapan, Australia, and the United States
CFrance and Germany
DRussia and China
Correct Answer: B. Japan, Australia, and the United States
Explanation:
Exercise Malabar 2024 was conducted as a quadrilateral naval exercise involving India, Japan, Australia, and the United States in the Indo-Pacific region.
In 2024, India's Mars Orbiter Mission-2 (MOM-2) achieved which milestone?
AFirst touchdown on Mars
BSuccessful orbital insertion around Mars
CDiscovery of water on Mars
DIdentification of microbial life
Correct Answer: B. Successful orbital insertion around Mars
Explanation:
India's Mangalyaan-2 (Mars Orbiter Mission-2) successfully achieved orbital insertion around Mars in 2024, continuing India's Mars exploration program.
What was the primary focus of India's G20 presidency agenda during 2024?
AClimate change mitigation exclusively
BGlobal South cooperation and development
CNuclear energy expansion
DSpace exploration initiatives
Correct Answer: B. Global South cooperation and development
Explanation:
India's G20 presidency emphasized cooperation among Global South nations and inclusive development, focusing on bridging gaps between developed and developing economies.