INTERNATIONAL Flashcards
Who is often referred to as the “Father of the Nation” in
Bangladesh and was the leader of the Awami League
during the struggle for independence?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
In which year did Bangladesh become an independent
country after a war of independence against Pakistan?
December 16,1971
What is the name of the border that demarcates
Bangladesh from several Indian states?
Radcliffe Line (fifth-longest land border in the
world.)
Who led the ground forces campaign in the Eastern theatre during the Bangladesh Liberation War, resulting in the
surrender of Pakistani forces in Dhaka?
Lt. General Jagjit Singh Aurora
What percentage of government job quotas was restored
for freedom fighters and their progeny, triggering
widespread protests?
30%
Who is often referred
to as “Bangabandhu” (Friend of Bengal)
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Bangladesh first President
and later its Prime Minister
Name the guerrilla resistance
movement consisting of the Bangladesh military, paramilitary, and civilians.
Mukti Bahini, also known as the Bangladesh Liberation Army
Mukti Bahini was formed in which year
1971
Which countries are part of the Quad that discussed
regional security and stability at their recent meeting?
Australia, India, Japan, United States
name the manifesto for autonomy,
which eventually became the foundation for Bangladesh’s struggle
for independence.
Six-Point Movement in 1966
Who first proposed the idea of the Quad in 2007?
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe conceived in 2007
In which year was the ASEAN Economic Community
(AEC) launched?
2015
What was established in 1992 with the aim of increasing
ASEAN’s competitive edge as a production base in the
world market through the elimination of tariffs and nontariff barriers among its members?
ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
when was was ASEAN found and by which countries
The original members, who founded
ASEAN in 1967, are Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines,
Singapore, and Thailand
When did Vietnam join ASEAN
1995
When did QUAD revive
2017 during the ASEAN summit in Manila
The first-ever QUAD Leaders’ Summit was held virtually in _____ where
leaders discussed a broad agenda including COVID-19 vaccine distribution, climate change, and emerging
technologies.
March 2021
IPMDA collaborates with
he Pacific Islands Forum
Fisheries Agency and the Indian Ocean Commission
The Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) was announced in which year
May 2022 during the Quad Leaders’ Summit. The partnership
involves the United States, India, Japan, and Australia, collectively known as the Quad countries
Which region’s security is a focus of India and Vietnam’s
joint commitments on maritime security and freedom of
navigation?
South China Sea
Which Vietnamese cultural celebration is significant and
is also known as the Lunar New Year?
Tet
