Who is Italy's Minister of University and Research, who co-chaired the Dialogue with Dr Jitendra Singh?
- A.Giorgia Meloni
- B.Antonio Tajani
- C.Anna Maria Bernini
- D.Alina Serban
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is Anna Maria Bernini, who holds the portfolio of University and Research in the Italian government and took part both in the bilateral meeting and in the concluding session of the Dialogue. Option A names the Italian Prime Minister, who along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Joint Strategic Action Plan for the period from 2025 to 2029. Option B names the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who led the Italian delegation that visited New Delhi in April 2025. Option D is a film director and has nothing to do with the bilateral engagement. Remember that the Italian research minister was also part of that April 2025 delegation to India, which is why her name recurs in questions on this partnership.
Read the full article: India and Italy Plan New Joint Research Call in 2027
Practice Questions
In which city was the Second India-Italy Science and Innovation Dialogue 2026 held?
- A.New Delhi
- B.Rome
- C.Milan
- D.Florence
Show answer
The concluding session of the second edition was addressed there by the Indian Minister of State for Science and Technology along with Italy's Minister of University and Research.
Read the full explanation →In which year was the first inter-governmental agreement on science and technology between India and Italy signed?
- A.1968
- B.1978
- C.1991
- D.2003
Show answer
That agreement laid the foundation of scientific cooperation between the two countries and provides for sharing experience in research, development and innovation policy, the exchange of scientists and researchers, industrial research, joint research and development projects and joint workshops.
Read the full explanation →How many countries and companies are members of LeadIT?
- A.13 countries and 19 companies
- B.19 countries and 33 companies
- C.33 countries and 19 companies
- D.19 countries and 13 companies
Show answer
The platform has grown to that size since it began, and thirteen of the member companies are Indian, which is why the environment ministry could convene a sizeable domestic gathering of steel, cement and transport firms in New Delhi.
Read the full explanation →Where will the third phase of LeadIT be launched?
- A.At COP31 in Antalya, Turkiye
- B.At the World Economic Forum in Davos
- C.At the UN Climate Action Summit in New York
- D.At a summit in Stockholm
Show answer
The Union Environment Minister and the Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise will launch the third phase at the LeadIT Industry Leaders Roundtable held during that climate conference, on 17 November 2026.
Read the full explanation →LeadIT, the Leadership Group for Industry Transition, was launched by India along with which country?
- A.Norway
- B.Sweden
- C.Denmark
- D.Finland
Show answer
India and Sweden set up the group in 2019 at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York, with backing from the World Economic Forum, to help heavy industry cut its carbon emissions.
Read the full explanation →