India–France hold first Economic Security & Critical Tech Dialogue – Quiz (11.11.2026)

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India–France hold first Economic Security & Critical Tech Dialogue – Quiz (11.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
In 1998, India's first strategic partnership with a Western nation was signed with which country?

Correct Answer: B [France]

Explanation:

France – 26 Jan 1998; ties held even after Pokhran-II. Pillars: defence, civil nuclear, space.

2.  
The India–France 'Horizon 2047' roadmap was adopted when the Indian PM was guest of honour at which French event?

Correct Answer: B [Bastille Day]

Explanation:

Bastille Day (France's National Day, 14 July) in 2023. In 2047 both India's independence and bilateral ties turn 100.

3.  
Which of these former French settlements is NOT part of the Union Territory of Puducherry today?

Correct Answer: D [Chandernagore]

Explanation:

Chandernagore came to India in 1950 and merged with West Bengal. The others were transferred de facto in 1954 and de jure in 1962.

4.  
Ananda Ranga Pillai, born in Perambur (Chennai) and famed for his Pondicherry diaries, was dubash to which French Governor?

Correct Answer: C [Dupleix]

Explanation:

Joseph François Dupleix. The diary spans 1736–1761; he is called 'the Samuel Pepys of French India'.

5.  
The ISRO–CNES satellite TRISHNA is mainly designed to measure what?

Correct Answer: C [Land surface temp.]

Explanation:

Its CNES thermal infrared instrument maps land temperature and evapotranspiration in high resolution, aiding water and farm management.

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