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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 30

SSC GD Constable (English) - 7th December 2021 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q30

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The External Affairs Minister of the Republic of India, _______, chaired the customary
meeting of IBSA Foreign Ministers through video conferencing on 16 September 2020.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. S Jaishankar.

  • A former diplomat who served as Foreign Secretary, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar was inducted into narendra Modi's cabinet as a Union Minister of External affairs in 2019.
  • Prior to diving into Indian Political Sphere, he served as Indian Ambassador to the United States, China and the Czech Republic.
  • In addition to this eminent portfolio, he also served as High Commissioner to Singapore (2007–09).
  • Jaishankar also played a vital role in negotiating the Indo-US civilian nuclear agreement.