UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — India and Canada agree to $1.9 billion uranium deal as Carney meets PM Modi
Q1. With reference to the uranium supply agreement signed between Cameco Corporation and India in March 2026, consider the following statements comparing it with the earlier 2015 Cameco–India contract: 1. The 2015 contract was a five-year supply arrangement, whereas the 2026 agreement provides for deliveries over a nine-year period from 2027 to 2035. 2. Unlike the 2015 contract, which was signed with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, the 2026 agreement has been signed with India's Department of Atomic Energy. 3. The 2026 agreement, valued at about USD 1.9 billion, is substantially larger in volume and value than the 2015 contract. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- The 2015 contract was a five-year supply arrangement, whereas the 2026 agreement provides for deliveries over a nine-year period from 2027 to 2035.
- Unlike the 2015 contract, which was signed with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, the 2026 agreement has been signed with India's Department of Atomic Energy.
- The 2026 agreement, valued at about USD 1.9 billion, is substantially larger in volume and value than the 2015 contract.
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1 and 3 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Q2. The India–Canada Strategic Energy Partnership announced during the March 2026 Modi–Carney summit explicitly identifies cooperation in which of the following energy areas? 1. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) 2. Solar energy 3. Hydrogen 4. Nuclear fusion technology Which of the above are correctly identified?
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
- Solar energy
- Hydrogen
- Nuclear fusion technology
- A. 1 and 3 only
- B. 2 and 4 only
- C. 1, 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q3. The 10-year uranium supply agreement signed with Cameco Corporation in March 2026 was concluded on behalf of the Indian side by which one of the following?
- A. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
- B. Uranium Corporation of India Limited
- C. Department of Atomic Energy
- D. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
Q4. During the March 2026 Modi–Carney summit, the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in critical and strategic minerals was signed between Canada's Department of Natural Resources and which Indian ministry?
- A. Ministry of Mines
- B. Ministry of Coal
- C. Ministry of Steel
- D. Ministry of Earth Sciences