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Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

31 January 20261 min readWest Asia & Africa

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting (GS2 · IR, 31 January 2026)

Asked by UPSCPrelims 20231 PYQ

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What happened

The PM received Arab FMs and the Arab League Secretary General in India for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting [PIB].

Background

He reiterated support for Palestine and welcomed the Gaza peace plan [PIB].

Why it matters

Arab world is key for energy and diaspora.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II IR

As per PIB (2026-01-31): the PM received Arab FMs and the Arab League Secretary General in India for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Arab world is key for energy and diaspora.

Quotable data point
The PM received Arab FMs and the Arab League Secretary General in India for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
PIB: Arab FMs delegation, 31 Jan 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: Arab League.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

India-Arab FMM held in Jan 2026 was the

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Official source: PIB: Arab FMs delegation, 31 Jan 2026

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