UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — PM to meet French President Macron in Mumbai on 17 February

Q1. Under the India-France strategic partnership, the Scorpene-class submarines built in India under Project P-75 (e.g., INS Vaghsheer) are constructed in collaboration with which French entity?

  • A. Naval Group
  • B. Dassault Aviation
  • C. Thales
  • D. Safran

Q2. With reference to the evolution of the India-France strategic partnership, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. The India-France Strategic Partnership was established in 1998.
  2. France was the first UN Security Council permanent (P-5) member to conclude a strategic partnership with India.
  3. The Horizon 2047 Roadmap was adopted in 2023.
  4. President Emmanuel Macron was the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day in 2023.
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 and 4
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 3 and 4

Q3. With reference to the February 2026 elevation of India-France ties, consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. In February 2026, India and France elevated their ties from a 'Strategic Partnership' to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'.
  2. The elevation was announced during a bilateral summit held in Mumbai, ahead of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
  3. The 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' was announced jointly by PM Modi and the President of the United States during the visit.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. The bilateral summit at which India-France ties were elevated to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' in February 2026 was held in which city?

  • A. New Delhi
  • B. Paris
  • C. Mumbai
  • D. Jaipur

Q5. The India-France Year of Innovation 2026, inaugurated during the Mumbai summit, coincides with the 40th anniversary of which bilateral institution dedicated to collaborative advanced scientific research?

  • A. Indo-French Knowledge Summit
  • B. Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (CEFIPRA)
  • C. Indo-French Cyber Dialogue
  • D. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)

Q6. With reference to the India-France Year of Innovation 2026, consider the following sectors. Which of the above is/are correctly identified as areas featured in its programme of events?

  1. Artificial intelligence
  2. Cybersecurity
  3. Sustainability
  4. Deep-sea mining
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1, 3 and 4
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q7. With reference to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. It was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
  2. 'People', 'Planet' and 'Progress' are its three foundational pillars ('Sutras').
  3. It is described as the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South.
  4. It was co-chaired by India and Germany.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 4 only
  • C. 2 and 3
  • D. 1 and 4

Q8. The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 was steered on the Indian side through the IndiaAI Mission housed under which ministry?

  • A. Ministry of External Affairs
  • B. NITI Aayog
  • C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
  • D. Department of Science and Technology

Q9. With reference to the visits of President Emmanuel Macron to India, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. His first visit to India was a State Visit in March 2018.
  2. During his January 2024 visit he was the Chief Guest at India's Republic Day.
  3. The February 2026 visit was his first visit to Mumbai.
  4. The February 2026 visit was his second consecutive appearance as Republic Day Chief Guest.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 3 and 4

Q10. The February 2026 official visit marked which numbered visit of Emmanuel Macron to India as French President?

  • A. Second
  • B. Third
  • C. Fourth
  • D. Fifth

Q11. Which ministry is the nodal ministry on the Indian side for the India-France bilateral summit hosted in Mumbai in February 2026?

  • A. Ministry of Home Affairs
  • B. Ministry of External Affairs
  • C. Ministry of Defence
  • D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Q12. India's contemporary posture of 'strategic autonomy', within which its Special Global Strategic Partnership with France is situated, is a doctrinal evolution of which movement that India led during the Cold War?

  • A. Warsaw Pact
  • B. Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
  • C. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
  • D. Commonwealth of Nations