UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Curtain Raiser Held for India-Africa Business Dialogue & Exhibition to be held on sidelines of 4th India-Africa Forum Summit

Q1. Under whose Prime Ministership was the first India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-I) convened in New Delhi in 2008?

  • A. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  • B. Dr. Manmohan Singh
  • C. H. D. Deve Gowda
  • D. Narendra Modi

Q2. How many African Heads of State and Government participated in the Third India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-III) held in New Delhi in 2015?

  • A. 14
  • B. 27
  • C. 41
  • D. 54

Q3. With reference to the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) scheduled for 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The official theme of IAFS-IV is "IA SPIRIT — India-Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Transformation". 2. IAFS-IV is being convened in partnership with the African Union Commission. 3. The official logo motif of IAFS-IV is the Elephant, the only large mammal exclusively native to both India and Africa. 4. IAFS-IV is the first-ever India-Africa Forum Summit, entirely replacing all previous bilateral engagement frameworks between India and African states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The official theme of IAFS-IV is "IA SPIRIT — India-Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Transformation".
  2. IAFS-IV is being convened in partnership with the African Union Commission.
  3. The official logo motif of IAFS-IV is the Elephant, the only large mammal exclusively native to both India and Africa.
  4. IAFS-IV is the first-ever India-Africa Forum Summit, entirely replacing all previous bilateral engagement frameworks between India and African states.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 3 and 4 only

Q4. How many editions of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) had been held prior to the IAFS-IV scheduled in New Delhi in 2026?

  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Five

Q5. With reference to the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) and the Curtain Raiser for the India-Africa Business Dialogue (IABD) held in 2026, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Like its immediate predecessor IAFS-III (2015), IAFS-IV is being hosted in New Delhi.
  2. IAFS-IV is being jointly organised by the Government of India in partnership with the African Union Commission.
  3. The Curtain Raiser for the IABD & Exhibition held on 13 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam was chaired by the Union Minister of External Affairs.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q6. In the context of India's engagement with Africa, the term 'India-Africa Business Dialogue (IABD)', which was in the news in 2026, refers to which one of the following?

  • A. A dispute settlement mechanism instituted by the African Union Commission for resolving trade disputes between India and African Continental Free Trade Area members.
  • B. The institutionalised business track and exhibition organised on the sidelines of the India-Africa Forum Summit to bring chambers, Export Promotion Councils and the private sector onto a common platform.
  • C. A bilateral preferential trade agreement signed between India and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat covering pharmaceuticals and critical minerals.
  • D. A Reserve Bank of India-led initiative to settle bilateral trade with African central banks in Indian rupees through a dedicated Special Vostro Rupee Account framework.

Q7. Concessional Lines of Credit (LoCs) extended by the Government of India to African countries under the Indian Development and Economic Assistance Scheme (IDEAS) are routed through which one of the following institutions?

  • A. Reserve Bank of India
  • B. Export-Import Bank of India
  • C. National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development
  • D. Small Industries Development Bank of India

Q8. Which one of the following best describes 'Agenda 2063' of the African Union?

  • A. A 50-year continental strategic framework adopted by the African Union for the socio-economic transformation of Africa
  • B. A continent-wide free trade agreement establishing a single market for goods and services among AU member states
  • C. A continental peace and security doctrine guiding African Union peacekeeping operations
  • D. A pan-African infrastructure financing facility jointly operated by the AU Commission and the African Development Bank

Q9. With reference to the African Union (AU) and its associated institutions, consider the following statements: 1. The African Union Commission, which functions as the AU's secretariat, is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 2. The Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is located in Abuja, Nigeria. 3. The African Union was admitted as a permanent member of the G20 at the New Delhi Summit held during India's G20 Presidency in 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The African Union Commission, which functions as the AU's secretariat, is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  2. The Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is located in Abuja, Nigeria.
  3. The African Union was admitted as a permanent member of the G20 at the New Delhi Summit held during India's G20 Presidency in 2023.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q10. With reference to India's development partnership instruments engaging African countries, consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme, administered by the Ministry of External Affairs, covers civilian as well as defence training of officials from partner countries.
  2. e-VidyaBharti (tele-education) and e-ArogyaBharti (tele-medicine) are successor projects to the Pan-African e-Network Project.
  3. The Asia-Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC) is a joint initiative of India and Japan seeking synergy between India's Act East Policy and Japan's Expanded Partnership for Quality Infrastructure.
  4. Government of India-supported Lines of Credit to African countries are routed through NABARD under the IDEAS guidelines.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • C. 1 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q11. As per the Ministry of External Affairs, the Government of India has extended Lines of Credit (under the IDEAS guidelines, routed through EXIM Bank) to how many African countries?

  • A. 24 African countries
  • B. 32 African countries
  • C. 42 African countries
  • D. 54 African countries

Q12. With reference to 'Bharat Mandapam' in New Delhi, consider the following statements: 1. It is located within the Pragati Maidan complex and was developed by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). 2. It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in July 2023 as part of the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) project. 3. It served as the principal venue for the G20 Leaders' Summit held in New Delhi in September 2023. 4. ITPO, which operates Bharat Mandapam, functions under the Ministry of External Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It is located within the Pragati Maidan complex and was developed by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).
  2. It was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in July 2023 as part of the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) project.
  3. It served as the principal venue for the G20 Leaders' Summit held in New Delhi in September 2023.
  4. ITPO, which operates Bharat Mandapam, functions under the Ministry of External Affairs.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • D. 3 and 4 only

Q13. With reference to India's major convention venues, consider the following statements: 1. Bharat Mandapam was developed within the Pragati Maidan precinct in New Delhi. 2. 'Yashobhoomi', Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), is located at Dwarka, New Delhi. 3. The G20 Leaders' Summit held in New Delhi in September 2023 was hosted at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka. 4. Yashobhoomi was dedicated to the nation in September 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Bharat Mandapam was developed within the Pragati Maidan precinct in New Delhi.
  2. 'Yashobhoomi', Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), is located at Dwarka, New Delhi.
  3. The G20 Leaders' Summit held in New Delhi in September 2023 was hosted at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka.
  4. Yashobhoomi was dedicated to the nation in September 2023.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 4
  • D. 3 only

Q14. Which one of the following is the nodal ministry of the Government of India responsible for organising and coordinating the Voice of Global South Summit?

  • A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • B. Ministry of External Affairs
  • C. NITI Aayog
  • D. Ministry of Finance