India–Vietnam Coast Guard cooperation topic and related maritime/security/environment themes, here are 10 Prelims-style UPSC questions for upcoming exams:
1. The 2015 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Coast Guard Cooperation was signed between which countries?
A) India – Vietnam ✅
B) India – Indonesia
C) India – Singapore
D) India – Thailand
Explanation: The MoU was signed to enhance cooperation in maritime security, search & rescue, and pollution response.
2. Which of the following areas is NOT explicitly covered under the India-Vietnam Coast Guard cooperation?
A) Maritime search and rescue
B) Marine pollution response
C) Space surveillance ✅
D) Capacity building
Explanation: Space surveillance is unrelated to Coast Guard operations.
3. What does SAR operation stand for in maritime context?
A) Strategic Armed Response
B) Search and Rescue ✅
C) Security and Regulation
D) Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Explanation: SAR operations aim to save lives at sea during emergencies.
4. India-Vietnam Coast Guard cooperation emphasizes tackling which of the following transnational maritime crimes?
A) Smuggling ✅
B) Human trafficking ✅
C) Illegal fishing ✅
D) Cybercrime
Explanation: Cybercrime is not covered under maritime Coast Guard cooperation.
5. Which of the following is India’s closest maritime strategy in the Indo-Pacific region?
A) Look East / Act East Policy ✅
B) Neighbourhood First Policy
C) SAGAR Initiative
D) BIMSTEC Maritime Accord
Explanation: India’s maritime cooperation with Vietnam aligns with Act East Policy and SAGAR vision.
6. The sixth high-level India-Vietnam Coast Guard meeting was held in:
A) New Delhi
B) Hanoi ✅
C) Ho Chi Minh City
D) Singapore
Explanation: The meeting was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, in August 2025.
7. Joint training programs under the India-Vietnam Coast Guard cooperation aim primarily at:
A) Improving diplomatic relations
B) Enhancing operational capabilities ✅
C) Reducing trade deficits
D) Establishing free trade zones
Explanation: Training enhances operational readiness for SAR, law enforcement, and pollution control.
8. Which of the following Indian initiatives is linked to regional maritime security and environmental protection?
A) SAGAR ✅
B) Make in India
C) Digital India
D) Swachh Bharat
Explanation: SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) focuses on maritime safety and sustainability.
9. India’s cooperation with Vietnam in maritime pollution response mainly addresses:
A) River pollution
B) Marine oil spills and chemical pollutants ✅
C) Air pollution
D) Agricultural runoff
Explanation: Coastal and ocean pollution, including oil spills and chemicals, is the focus.
10. Which of the following is a primary benefit of regular ship visits and institutional interactions between India and Vietnam Coast Guards?
A) Enhanced trade between the two countries
B) Mutual trust and operational synergy ✅
C) Establishing tourism zones
D) Reducing maritime taxation
Explanation: Such engagements foster trust and coordination, improving regional maritime security.
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