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726.
Which country did India hold its first-ever 2+2 foreign affairs and defence dialogue within New Delhi?
Japan
Australia
United States
United Kingdom
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and the UK held their first-ever 2+2 foreign affairs and defence dialogue in New Delhi on October 18, 2023. The dialogue was co-chaired by the External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and the Foreign Secretary of the UK, James Cleverly.

727.
In the Global Hunger Index for 2023, where has India been ranked among 125 countries, signifying a decline from the previous year?
95th Place
78th Place
123rd Place
111th Place
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has been ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index for 2023, indicating a decline from its 107th position in the previous year.

728.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla handed over the P20 Presidency to which country at the conclusion of the Ninth P20 Presidency in Delhi?
Canada
Japan
Brazil
Germany
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The P20 Presidency was handed over to Brazil by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the forum's history and continued parliamentary cooperation among the G20 countries.

729.
Which Central Asian country did Putin visit for his first foreign trip since the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant was issued?
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated his first foreign trip since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him in March, drawing significant global attention and scrutiny. This visit took place in Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian nation with historical ties to Moscow.

730.
India has initiated Operation Ajay to ensure the secure repatriation of its citizens from which country in light of the ongoing circumstances?
Palestine
Jordan
Israel
Lebanon
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has launched Operation Ajay to facilitate the safe return of its citizens from Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with the Hamas group in Gaza.