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Negotiations on India's association with which European Union programme were said to have concluded?

  1. A.Erasmus Plus
  2. B.Copernicus
  3. C.Horizon Europe
  4. D.Galileo

Correct answer

C. Horizon Europe

Explanation

The correct answer is Horizon Europe, the research and innovation programme of the European Union. The Vice-President said he was satisfied that negotiations on India's association with it had been concluded, and he mentioned this while speaking of cooperation in technology, research and innovation. In the same part of the conversation he praised the India-EU Trade and Technology Council for the strategic coordination it provides at a high level. Option A names the education and student exchange programme of the Union, which was not the subject here. Option B names its earth observation programme and option D its satellite navigation system, both of which are European Union programmes but neither of which was mentioned in this meeting. Candidates should pair Horizon Europe with research and innovation, since the question is often set by swapping one European Union programme for another in the options.

Read the full article: Vice-President Meets European Parliament AFET Delegation

Practice Questions

Q1.InternationalMedium

Which committee of the European Parliament sent the delegation received by the Vice-President of India?

  1. A.Committee on International Trade
  2. B.Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)
  3. C.Committee on Budgets
  4. D.Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
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Correct answer: B. Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)

Its delegation, led by Mr David McAllister, was received by the Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman at Parliament House in New Delhi, and the talk ranged over trade, technology, research and the broader partnership between India and the European Union.

Q2.InternationalEasy

How did the Vice-President describe the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement?

  1. A.The deal of the century
  2. B.Mother of all deals
  3. C.The bridge of two continents
  4. D.The partnership of equals
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Correct answer: B. Mother of all deals

The Vice-President used this phrase for the proposed Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union, expressed the hope that it would be signed within this year, and asked the visiting members for the support of the European Parliament in bringing it to completion.

Q3.InternationalMedium

Who led the Indian delegation during the signing of the Terms of Reference with Mexico?

  1. A.Foreign Secretary
  2. B.Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
  3. C.Finance Secretary
  4. D.Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog
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Correct answer: B. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal

The discussions on bilateral relations and on widening trade and investment flows were held during his visit, and the Mexican side was represented by Luis Rosendo Gutierrez Romano, Undersecretary of Foreign Trade, who took part on behalf of Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon.

Q4.InternationalMedium

At which summit did the leaders of India and Mexico reach the understanding that led to these trade negotiations?

  1. A.BRICS Summit in South Africa
  2. B.G7 Summit in Canada
  3. C.G20 Summit in Brazil
  4. D.APEC Summit in Peru
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Correct answer: B. G7 Summit in Canada

The Prime Minister of India and the President of Mexico met on the sidelines of that summit in June 2025 and agreed to strengthen and deepen the partnership between the two countries; the Terms of Reference signed later are the direct result of that understanding.