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International
International Organisations
21 Dec, 2022
India’s G20 Presidency First G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) meeting
India’s G20 Presidency First G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) meeting PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
With reference to the current national development in "India’s G20 Presidency First G20 Finance and Central Ba...", which category does this update primarily impact?
(A) Private Commercial Real Estate Valuation
(B) Local Municipal Tax Rate Assessment
(C) Commercial Foreign Exchange Speculation
(D) Strategic Policy, Public Governance & National Institutional Development
Correct Answer: (D) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS/AFCAT General Awareness: Candidates must track key national initiatives, responsible nodal ministries, institutional frameworks, and policy impacts for the General Knowledge paper.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Institutional Governance: Effective policy execution and civil-military alignment form the bedrock of national sovereignty.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: The socio-economic impact of good governance and transparent public administration in India.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'How does strong domestic governance directly reinforce external national security?'
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India–World Relations
06 Sep, 2021
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY AND INDIAN NAVY COMMENCES BILATERAL EXERCISE – ‘AUSINDEX’
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY AND INDIAN NAVY COMMENCES BILATERAL EXERCISE – ‘AUSINDEX’ PIB Archives
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
'AUSINDEX' is a major biennial bilateral maritime exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the naval force of which country?
(A) Austria
(B) Australia (Royal Australian Navy)
(C) United States
(D) Singapore
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
Direct NDA/CDS Defence Fact: AUSINDEX is a biennial bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy, enhancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime domain awareness across the Indo-Pacific.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: QUAD Maritime Synergy: Deepens bilateral logistics sharing and interoperability with Australia across the eastern Indian Ocean.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: The strategic importance of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'Which four nations comprise the QUAD security dialogue?'
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International
International Organisations
25 Feb, 2015
Agreement on the New Development Bank and the BRICS Contingent Reserve Agreement
Agreement on the New Development Bank and the BRICS Contingent Reserve Agreement PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
The 'New Development Bank' (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is headquartered in which city?
(A) New Delhi, India
(B) Beijing, China
(C) Shanghai, China
(D) Johannesburg, South Africa
Correct Answer: (C) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
Direct NDA/CDS Fact: The New Development Bank (NDB) was established by BRICS nations in 2014 (Fortaleza Declaration) and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is in Beijing.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Financial Multipolarity: NDB fosters South-South infrastructure financing and reduces reliance on Western Bretton Woods institutions.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: BRICS expansion and its implications for global economic governance.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'Which new member countries recently joined the expanded BRICS bloc?'
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