Did you know that the foundation of India-UAE relations was laid much before the formation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India's independence? The centuries-old ties are rooted in trade and commerce, which began around the time of the Indus Valley Civilisation between 3300 BCE and 1300 BCE.
The currency of the two countries was also the same until 1973, when the Dirham replaced the Gulf Rupee (issued by the Reserve Bank of India) in the UAE. Also, India was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the UAE in 1972. Today, the UAE has over 3.5 million Indians.
India and the UAE created an air bubble arrangement during the COVID pandemic. India-UAE ties received new momentum after the 2015 visit of PM Narendra Modi to the UAE. Since then both countries have signed milestone agreements and pacts to further strengthen their bilateral ties.
India and the UAE enjoy a comprehensive strategic partnership dating back to the 1970s. Both countries, despite a few bottlenecks, enjoy strong geopolitical, economic and trade, energy, diaspora, security cooperation, and cultural respect.
In this article, we will learn and test our geopolitical ties between these two countries with these general knowledge questions on the India-UAE bilateral relations.
General Knowledge Flashcard Questions with Answers On India-UAE Bilateral Relations
Q1. When was the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed between India and the UAE?
Answer: The India-UAE Comprenhensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed on 18 February 2022.
Q2. What is the bilateral trade target set by India and the UAE by 2032?
Answer: $200 billion.
Q3. Which Indian digital payment platform was linked with the UAE's AANI in 2024?
Answer: Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
Q4. What is the name of the mega connectivity project connecting India to Europe vis the UAE?
Answer: India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC)
Q5. Which agreement, besides CEPA, was signed in 2024 to boost bilateral investment?
Answer: Bilateral Investment Treaty
Q6. What is the significance of the Local Currency Settlement System (LCSS) between India and the UAE?
Answer: It allows trading in India Rupees (INR) and UAE Dirham (AED) instead of US Dollars.
Q7. What are the key joint military exercises between the Indian and the UAE armed forces?
Answer: Desert Cyclone (Army), Desert Flag (Air Force), and Gulf Waves (Maritime).
Q8. Which highest UAE civilian award was conferred upon PM Narendra Modi in 2019?
Answer: The Order of Zayed (also known as the Zayed Medal) to recognize PM Modi's pivotal role in strengthening the strategic and comprehensive ties between India and the UAE.
Q9. What is the I2U2 grouping?
Answer: The I2U2 grouping is a strategic, economic partnership formed by India, Israel, United Arab Emirates, and United States
Q10. Under the India-UAE 10-year LNG deal, which entity from the UAE will supply the LNG to which Indian company?
Answer: ADNOC Gas (subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) will supply to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
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