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1. What is the role of the District Collector in administration?


To act as the chief administrative officer of the district



2. What is the role of the Block Development Officer (BDO)?


To implement development schemes at the block level



3. What is the role of the Gram Panchayat in governance?


To manage local self-governance at the village level



4. What is the role of the Zila Parishad in governance?


To oversee development programs at the district level



5. What is the role of the Mayor in a Municipal Corporation?


To act as the ceremonial head of the corporation



6. What is the role of the Municipal Commissioner?


To act as the executive head of the Municipal Corporation



7. What is the significance of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment?


It strengthened the Panchayati Raj system



8. What is the significance of the 74th Constitutional Amendment?


It strengthened urban local bodies



9. What is the role of the State Finance Commission?


To recommend the distribution of financial resources to local bodies



10. Who appoints the State Finance Commission?


Governor



11. What is the role of the Central Vigilance Commission?


To investigate corruption in government offices



12. Who appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner?


President



13. What is the role of the Lokpal in governance?


To investigate corruption at the national level



14. What is the role of the Lokayukta in governance?


To investigate corruption at the state level



15. What is the role of the National Human Rights Commission?


To protect and promote human rights



16. Who appoints the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?


President



17. What is the role of the Central Information Commission?


To ensure transparency under the Right to Information Act



18. Who appoints the Chief Information Commissioner?


President



19. What is the role of the National Commission for Women?


To protect and promote women’s rights



20. What is the role of the National Commission for Minorities?


To safeguard the rights of minorities



21. What is the role of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?


To promote the welfare of Scheduled Castes



22. What is the role of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?


To promote the welfare of Scheduled Tribes



23. What is the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes?


To promote the welfare of backward classes



24. What is the role of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights?


To protect and promote child rights



25. What is the role of the National Disaster Management Authority?


To coordinate disaster management efforts







26. Who is the Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority?


Prime Minister



27. What is the role of the National Green Tribunal?


To handle environmental disputes



28. What is the role of the Competition Commission of India?


To promote fair competition in the market



29. What is the role of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India?


To regulate the telecom sector



30. What is the role of the Securities and Exchange Board of India?


To regulate the securities market



31. What is the role of the Reserve Bank of India?


To regulate monetary policy and banking



32. Who appoints the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?


Central Government



33. What is the role of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority?


To regulate the insurance sector



34. What is the role of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority?


To regulate pension funds



35. What is the role of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India?


To ensure food safety and standards



36. What is the role of the Bureau of Indian Standards?


To set standards for products and services



37. What is the role of the National Skill Development Corporation?


To promote skill development



38. What is the role of the National Rainfed Area Authority?


To promote agriculture in rainfed areas



39. What is the role of the National Board for Wildlife?


To promote wildlife conservation



40. What is the role of the National Tiger Conservation Authority?


To protect and conserve tigers



41. What is the role of the National Mission for Clean Ganga?


To clean and protect the Ganga River



42. What is the role of the National Dairy Development Board?


To promote dairy development



43. What is the role of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission?


To promote rural industries



44. What is the role of the Coir Board?


To promote the coir industry



45. What is the role of the National Horticulture Board?


To promote horticulture



46. What is the role of the National Fisheries Development Board?


To promote fisheries



47. What is the role of the National Medicinal Plants Board?


To promote medicinal plants



48. What is the role of the National Bamboo Mission?


To promote bamboo cultivation



49. What is the role of the National Solar Mission?


To promote solar energy



50. What is the role of the National Water Mission?


To promote water conservation







51. What is the role of the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture?


To promote sustainable agriculture



52. What is the role of the National Mission for Green India?


To promote afforestation



53. What is the role of the National Mission for Justice Delivery?


To improve judicial infrastructure



54. What is the role of the National Mission for Empowerment of Women?


To promote women’s empowerment



55. What is the role of the National Mission on Education?


To improve education infrastructure



56. What is the role of the National Health Mission?


To improve healthcare services



57. What is the role of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission?


To promote urban livelihoods



58. What is the role of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission?


To promote rural livelihoods



59. What is the role of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme?


To provide employment in rural areas



60. What is the role of the National Food Security Mission?


To ensure food security



61. What is the role of the National Nutrition Mission?


To improve nutrition levels



62. What is the role of the National Cleanliness Mission (Swachh Bharat)?


To promote cleanliness and sanitation



63. What is the role of the Smart Cities Mission?


To develop smart cities



64. What is the role of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)?


To improve urban infrastructure



65. What is the role of the Make in India initiative?


To promote manufacturing



66. What is the role of the Digital India initiative?


To promote digital infrastructure



67. What is the role of the Skill India initiative?


To promote skill development



68. What is the role of the Startup India initiative?


To promote startups



69. What is the role of the Stand-Up India initiative?


To promote entrepreneurship among women and marginalized groups



70. What is the role of the Mudra Yojana?


To provide loans to small businesses



71. What is the role of the Jan Dhan Yojana?


To promote financial inclusion



72. What is the role of the Ujjwala Yojana?


To provide LPG connections to poor households



73. What is the role of the Saubhagya Yojana?


To provide electricity connections to all households



74. What is the role of the Udan Scheme?


To promote affordable air travel



75. What is the role of the Jal Jeevan Mission?


To provide drinking water to all households







76. What is the composition of the Indian Parliament?


Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President



77. What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?


552



78. What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?


250



79. What is the tenure of the Lok Sabha?


5 years



80. How many members of the Rajya Sabha retire every two years?


One-third



81. Who presides over the Lok Sabha?


Speaker



82. Who presides over the Rajya Sabha?


Vice-President



83. Which article defines a Money Bill?


Article 110



84. Where is a Money Bill introduced first?


Lok Sabha



85. How many days does the Rajya Sabha have to act on a Money Bill?


14 days



86. Who certifies a bill as a Money Bill?


Speaker of the Lok Sabha



87. Which is the longest session of Parliament?


Budget Session



88. When is the Monsoon Session of Parliament held?


July-August



89. When is the Winter Session of Parliament held?


November-December



90. Who can move a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha?


Any member of the Lok Sabha



91. How many members are required to support a no-confidence motion?


50



92. Who has the power to adjourn the proceedings of Parliament?


Speaker (Lok Sabha) or Chairman (Rajya Sabha)



93. How long does the Question Hour last in Parliament?


1 hour



94. When does the Zero Hour begin in Parliament?


After the Question Hour



95. What is the purpose of an adjournment motion in Parliament?


To discuss an urgent public matter



96. What is a cut motion in Parliament?


A motion to reduce the Budget allocation



97. Who can move a calling attention motion in Parliament?


Any member



98. What is the rule for a special mention in the Lok Sabha?


Rule 377



99. What is the first stage of the legislative process in Parliament?


Introduction of the bill



100. How many readings does a bill undergo in Parliament?


Three







101. When does the final voting on a bill take place in Parliament?


Third reading



102. When is the President’s assent required for a bill?


After it is passed by both Houses



103. How long can the President withhold assent to a bill?


Indefinitely



104. How many times can the President return a bill?


Once



105. Which article provides for a joint sitting of Parliament?


Article 108



106. How many times has a joint sitting of Parliament been held?


Three



107. When was the first joint sitting of Parliament held?


1961



108. Who presides over a joint sitting of Parliament?


Speaker of the Lok Sabha



109. Who is the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee?


A member of the opposition



110. Where are the members of the Estimates Committee elected from?


Lok Sabha



111. How many members are there in a Joint Parliamentary Committee?


45 (30 from Lok Sabha, 15 from Rajya Sabha)



112. What is the basis of Parliament’s legislative power?


Constitution



113. What is the basis of Parliament’s financial power?


Article 112



114. What is the annual financial statement called in Parliament?


Budget



115. Who presents the Budget in Parliament?


Finance Minister



116. When does the financial year begin in India?


April 1



117. What is an Appropriation Bill?


A bill to authorize government expenditure



118. How many types of Finance Bills are there?


Two



119. How many votes are required for a Constitution Amendment Bill?


Two-thirds majority



120. Who can introduce a Constitution Amendment Bill?


Any Member of Parliament



121. What is the minimum age for election to the Lok Sabha?


25 years



122. What is the minimum age for election to the Rajya Sabha?


30 years



123. What are the special powers of Parliament?


Constitutional amendments



124. Who holds sovereignty in Parliament?


People of India



125. What are the official languages of Parliament?


Hindi and English







126. Which is the more powerful House of Parliament?


Lok Sabha



127. How many types of legislative motions are there in Parliament?


Three (ordinary, special, financial)



128. Who has the power to summon a session of Parliament?


President



129. Which article establishes the Supreme Court?


Article 124



130. What is the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court?


34 (including Chief Justice)



131. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?


President



132. What is the retirement age of Supreme Court judges?


65 years



133. How are Supreme Court judges removed?


Impeachment



134. Which article provides for the Supreme Court’s power to issue writs?


Article 32



135. How many types of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?


Three (original, appellate, advisory)



136. Which article provides for the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction?


Article 131



137. Which article provides for the Supreme Court’s advisory jurisdiction?


Article 143



138. When did Public Interest Litigation begin in the Supreme Court?


1980s



139. What is the Collegium System in the Supreme Court?


A system for appointing and transferring judges



140. Which case established the Collegium System?


Second Judges Case (1993)



141. When was the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) proposed?


2014



142. Who declared the NJAC unconstitutional?


Supreme Court



143. Which article establishes the High Courts?


Article 214



144. What is the retirement age of High Court judges?


62 years



145. Which article provides for the High Courts’ power to issue writs?


Article 226



146. Who appoints High Court judges?


President



147. How many High Courts are there in India?


25



148. How many types of jurisdiction do High Courts have?


Four (original, appellate, writ, supervisory)



149. How are High Court judges removed?


Impeachment



150. What is the basis of the judiciary’s independence?


Constitution







151. Which article provides for the separation of judiciary and executive?


Article 50



152. Which article establishes the Election Commission?


Article 324



153. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner?


President



154. How many commissioners are there in the Election Commission?


Three (including Chief Election Commissioner)



155. What is the main function of the Election Commission?


To conduct free and fair elections



156. What is the basis for preparing the electoral roll by the Election Commission?


Representation of the People Act, 1950



157. What is the minimum voting age set by the Election Commission?


18 years



158. When did the Election Commission start using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)?


1982



159. When did the Election Commission introduce VVPAT?


2013



160. Where is the headquarters of the Election Commission?


New Delhi



161. What is the tenure of Election Commissioners?


6 years or until the age of 65



162. Who has the power to remove Election Commissioners?


President



163. Which article establishes the Union Public Service Commission?


Article 315



164. Where is the headquarters of the Union Public Service Commission?


New Delhi



165. Who appoints the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission?


President



166. What is the tenure of UPSC members?


6 years or until the age of 65



167. What is the main function of the Union Public Service Commission?


To conduct recruitment for civil services



168. What is the tenure of State Public Service Commission members?


6 years or until the age of 62



169. Who has the power to remove UPSC members?


President



170. Which article establishes the Comptroller and Auditor General?


Article 148



171. Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General?


President



172. What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General?


6 years or until the age of 65



173. What is the main function of the Comptroller and Auditor General?


To audit government accounts



174. How is the Comptroller and Auditor General removed?


Impeachment



175. Which article establishes the Finance Commission?


Article 280







176. How often is the Finance Commission constituted?


Every 5 years



177. Who appoints the Chairman of the Finance Commission?


President



178. What is the main function of the Finance Commission?


To recommend the distribution of financial resources between Centre and States



179. Are the Finance Commission’s recommendations binding?


No, they are advisory



180. When was the National Human Rights Commission established?


1993



181. Under which act was the National Human Rights Commission established?


Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993



182. Who appoints the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?


President



183. Who can be the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?


A former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court



184. What is the main function of the National Human Rights Commission?


To protect human rights



185. When was the Central Vigilance Commission established?


1964



186. When did the Central Vigilance Commission gain statutory status?


2003



187. Who appoints the Central Vigilance Commissioner?


President



188. What is the main function of the Central Vigilance Commission?


To investigate corruption



189. Which article establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?


Article 338



190. Which article establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?


Article 338A



191. Who appoints the Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?


President



192. What is the main function of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes?


To promote the welfare of Scheduled Tribes



193. Which article establishes the National Commission for Backward Classes?


Article 338B



194. When did the National Commission for Backward Classes gain constitutional status?


2018



195. When was the National Commission for Women established?


1992



196. Under which act was the National Commission for Women established?


National Commission for Women Act, 1990



197. What is the main function of the National Commission for Women?


To protect women’s rights



198. When was the National Commission for Minorities established?


1992



199. What is the main function of the National Commission for Minorities?


To promote the welfare of minorities



200. Under which act was the Central Information Commission established?


Right to Information Act, 2005







201. Who appoints the Chief Information Commissioner?


President



202. What is the main function of the Central Information Commission?


To ensure transparency under the RTI Act



203. When was the NITI Aayog established?


January 1, 2015



204. Which body did the NITI Aayog replace?


Planning Commission



205. Who is the Chairman of the NITI Aayog?


Prime Minister



206. What is the main function of the NITI Aayog?


To formulate policies and development plans



207. When was the Planning Commission established?


1950



208. Which article establishes the State Legislature?


Article 168



209. What is the maximum strength of a State Legislative Assembly?


500



210. What is the maximum strength of a State Legislative Council?


One-third of the Legislative Assembly



211. What is the tenure of a State Legislative Assembly?


5 years



212. How many members of a State Legislative Council retire every two years?


One-third



213. Who elects the Speaker of a State Legislative Assembly?


Members of the Legislative Assembly



214. Who elects the Chairman of a State Legislative Council?


Members of the Legislative Council



215. Where is a Money Bill introduced first in a State Legislature?


Legislative Assembly



216. How many days does a State Legislative Council have to act on a Money Bill?


14 days



217. What is the first stage of the legislative process in a State Legislature?


Introduction of the bill



218. How many readings does a bill undergo in a State Legislature?


Three



219. When does the final voting on a bill take place in a State Legislature?


Third reading



220. When is the Governor’s assent required for a bill in a State Legislature?


After it is passed by both Houses



221. How long can the Governor withhold assent to a bill?


Indefinitely



222. How many times can the Governor return a bill?


Once



223. What is the basis of a State Legislature’s legislative power?


Constitution



224. What is the basis of a State Legislature’s financial power?


Article 202



225. What is the annual financial statement called in a State Legislature?


Budget







226. Who presents the Budget in a State Legislature?


Finance Minister



227. When does the financial year begin in a state?


April 1



228. What is an Appropriation Bill in a State Legislature?


A bill to authorize government expenditure



229. How many types of Finance Bills are there in a State Legislature?


Two



230. Who certifies a Finance Bill in a State Legislature?


Speaker of the Legislative Assembly



231. What is the power of a State Legislative Council on a Finance Bill?


To make suggestions only



232. What is the role of a State Legislature in constitutional amendments?


Limited to giving suggestions



233. How many types of legislative motions are there in a State Legislature?


Three (ordinary, special, financial)



234. Who has the power to summon a session of a State Legislature?


Governor



235. Who can move a no-confidence motion in a State Legislative Assembly?


Any member of the Legislative Assembly



236. How many members are required to support a no-confidence motion in a State Legislature?


20



237. Who has the power to adjourn the proceedings of a State Legislature?


Speaker (Assembly) or Chairman (Council)



238. How long does the Question Hour last in a State Legislature?


1 hour



239. When does the Zero Hour begin in a State Legislature?


After the Question Hour



240. What is the purpose of an adjournment motion in a State Legislature?


To discuss an urgent public matter



241. What is a cut motion in a State Legislature?


A motion to reduce the Budget allocation



242. Who can move a calling attention motion in a State Legislature?


Any member



243. What is the rule for a special mention in a State Legislature?


As per state rules



244. Which is the more powerful House in a State Legislature?


Legislative Assembly



245. What is the official language of a State Legislature?


Official language of the state



246. Who holds sovereignty in a State Legislature?


People of the state



247. What is the primary objective of India’s foreign policy?


To promote national interest and global peace



248. Who is the head of the Ministry of External Affairs?


External Affairs Minister



249. What is the role of the Indian Foreign Service?


To conduct diplomacy and manage foreign relations



250. When was the Ministry of External Affairs established?


1948







251. What is the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)?


A group of states not aligned with any major power bloc



252. When was the Non-Aligned Movement founded?


1961



253. Who was a key founder of the Non-Aligned Movement?


Jawaharlal Nehru



254. What is the significance of India’s “Look East Policy”?


To strengthen ties with East Asian countries



255. When was the Look East Policy launched?


1991



256. What is the Act East Policy?


An upgraded version of the Look East Policy



257. When was the Act East Policy announced?


2014



258. What is the significance of India’s Neighborhood First Policy?


To prioritize relations with neighboring countries



259. Which country is India’s largest trading partner in South Asia?


Bangladesh



260. What is the role of SAARC in India’s foreign policy?


To promote regional cooperation in South Asia



261. When was SAARC established?


1985



262. Where is the headquarters of SAARC?


Kathmandu, Nepal



263. How many member countries are there in SAARC?


Eight



264. What is the role of BIMSTEC in India’s foreign policy?


To promote regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region



265. When was BIMSTEC established?


1997



266. How many member countries are there in BIMSTEC?


Seven



267. What is the role of ASEAN in India’s foreign policy?


To strengthen ties with Southeast Asian countries



268. When did India become a sectoral dialogue partner of ASEAN?


1992



269. When did India become a full dialogue partner of ASEAN?


1995



270. What is the significance of the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement?


To promote trade between India and ASEAN countries



271. When was the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement signed?


2009



272. What is the role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in India’s foreign policy?


To promote security and economic cooperation



273. When did India become a full member of the SCO?


2017



274. How many member countries are there in the SCO?


Eight



275. What is the role of BRICS in India’s foreign policy?


To promote economic cooperation among emerging economies







276. When was BRICS established?


2006



277. How many member countries are there in BRICS?


Five



278. Where is the headquarters of the New Development Bank (BRICS Bank)?


Shanghai, China



279. What is the role of the G20 in India’s foreign policy?


To address global economic issues



280. When did India become a member of the G20?


1999



281. How many member countries are there in the G20?


19 countries plus the European Union



282. What is the role of the United Nations in India’s foreign policy?


To promote global peace and cooperation



283. When did India become a member of the United Nations?


1945



284. How many member countries are there in the United Nations?


193



285. What is the role of the UN Security Council?


To maintain international peace and security



286. How many permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?


Five



287. How many non-permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?


10



288. How many times has India been a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council?


Eight



289. What is India’s stance on UN Security Council reform?


India seeks a permanent seat



290. What is the role of the UN General Assembly?


To discuss and make recommendations on international issues



291. What is the role of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)?


To promote economic and social development



292. What is the role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?


To settle legal disputes between states



293. Where is the headquarters of the International Court of Justice?


The Hague, Netherlands



294. What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO)?


To promote global health



295. Where is the headquarters of the WHO?


Geneva, Switzerland



296. What is the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?


To promote global financial stability



297. Where is the headquarters of the IMF?


Washington, D.C., USA



298. What is the role of the World Bank?


To provide financial assistance for development



299. Where is the headquarters of the World Bank?


Washington, D.C., USA



300. What is the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?


To regulate international trade







301. Where is the headquarters of the WTO?


Geneva, Switzerland



302. When did India become a member of the WTO?


1995



303. What is the role of UNESCO?


To promote education, science, and culture



304. Where is the headquarters of UNESCO?


Paris, France



305. What is the role of UNICEF?


To protect children’s rights



306. Where is the headquarters of UNICEF?


New York, USA



307. What is the role of the International Labour Organization (ILO)?


To promote workers’ rights



308. Where is the headquarters of the ILO?


Geneva, Switzerland



309. What is the role of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?


To eradicate hunger and promote agriculture



310. Where is the headquarters of the FAO?


Rome, Italy



311. What is the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?


To promote peaceful use of nuclear energy



312. Where is the headquarters of the IAEA?


Vienna, Austria



313. What is the role of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?


To regulate international aviation



314. Where is the headquarters of the ICAO?


Montreal, Canada



315. What is the role of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)?


To regulate international postal services



316. Where is the headquarters of the UPU?


Berne, Switzerland



317. What is the role of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?


To protect intellectual property rights



318. Where is the headquarters of the WIPO?


Geneva, Switzerland



319. What is the role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?


To regulate international shipping



320. Where is the headquarters of the IMO?


London, UK



321. What is the role of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)?


To promote weather and climate research



322. Where is the headquarters of the WMO?


Geneva, Switzerland



323. What is the role of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)?


To regulate global telecommunications



324. Where is the headquarters of the ITU?


Geneva, Switzerland



325. What is the role of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?


To promote sustainable development







326. Where is the headquarters of the UNDP?


New York, USA



327. What is the role of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?


To promote environmental protection



328. Where is the headquarters of the UNEP?


Nairobi, Kenya



329. What is the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?


To protect refugees



330. Where is the headquarters of the UNHCR?


Geneva, Switzerland



331. What is the role of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)?


To promote population and reproductive health



332. Where is the headquarters of the UNFPA?


New York, USA



333. What is the role of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)?


To promote industrial development



334. Where is the headquarters of the UNIDO?


Vienna, Austria



335. What is the role of the World Food Programme (WFP)?


To provide food assistance



336. Where is the headquarters of the WFP?


Rome, Italy



337. What is the role of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)?


To promote rural development



338. Where is the headquarters of the IFAD?


Rome, Italy



339. What is the role of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?


To promote economic development in Asia



340. Where is the headquarters of the ADB?


Manila, Philippines



341. What is the role of the African Development Bank (AfDB)?


To promote economic development in Africa



342. Where is the headquarters of the AfDB?


Abidjan, Ivory Coast



343. What is the role of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)?


To promote economic development in Latin America



344. Where is the headquarters of the IDB?


Washington, D.C., USA



345. What is the role of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?


To promote economic policies



346. Where is the headquarters of the OECD?


Paris, France



347. What is the role of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?


To regulate oil production



348. Where is the headquarters of OPEC?


Vienna, Austria



349. What is the role of the Commonwealth of Nations?


To promote cooperation among member countries



350. How many member countries are there in the Commonwealth?


54







351. What is the role of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?


To promote cooperation among Muslim-majority countries



352. How many member countries are there in the OIC?


57



353. What is the role of the European Union (EU)?


To promote economic and political integration in Europe



354. How many member countries are there in the EU?


27



355. What is the role of the African Union (AU)?


To promote unity and development in Africa



356. How many member countries are there in the AU?


54



357. What is the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?


To promote regional cooperation



358. How many member countries are there in ASEAN?


10



359. What is the role of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)?


To promote economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific



360. How many member economies are there in APEC?


21



361. What is the role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?


To promote security and economic cooperation



362. What is the role of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?


To promote regional cooperation



363. What is the role of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)?


To promote regional cooperation



364. What is the role of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?


To promote cooperation in the Indian Ocean region



365. What is the role of the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC)?


To promote cooperation between India and Mekong countries



366. What is the role of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?


To promote solar energy



367. Where is the headquarters of the ISA?


Gurugram, India



368. What is the role of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)?


To promote disaster-resilient infrastructure



369. Where is the headquarters of the CDRI?


New Delhi, India



370. What is the role of the G4 nations?


To support each other’s bids for permanent UN Security Council seats



371. Which countries are part of the G4?


India, Brazil, Germany, Japan



372. What is the role of the QUAD?


To promote a free and open Indo-Pacific



373. Which countries are part of the QUAD?


India, USA, Japan, Australia



374. What is the role of the IBSA Dialogue Forum?


To promote cooperation among India, Brazil, and South Africa



375. What is the role of the RIC Forum?


To promote cooperation among Russia, India, and China







376. What is the role of the BASIC group?


To cooperate on climate change issues



377. Which countries are part of the BASIC group?


Brazil, South Africa, India, China



378. What is the role of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)?


To regulate nuclear trade



379. What is India’s status in the NSG?


Non-member, but seeking membership



380. What is the role of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)?


To prevent the proliferation of missile technology



381. When did India become a member of the MTCR?


2016



382. What is the role of the Wassenaar Arrangement?


To regulate the export of conventional arms



383. When did India become a member of the Wassenaar Arrangement?


2017



384. What is the role of the Australia Group?


To prevent the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons



385. When did India become a member of the Australia Group?


2018



386. What is the role of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?


To combat money laundering and terrorist financing



387. When did India become a member of the FATF?


2010



388. What is the role of the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)?


To combat money laundering in the Asia-Pacific



389. What is the role of the Eurasian Group (EAG)?


To combat money laundering in Eurasia



390. What is the role of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)?


To facilitate international police cooperation



391. Where is the headquarters of INTERPOL?


Lyon, France



392. What is the role of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)?


To promote safe and orderly migration



393. Where is the headquarters of the IOM?


Geneva, Switzerland



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