International Relations

The correct matching is: Begum Hasina Wajed leads the Awami League (III), Begum Khaleda Zia leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (I), and H.M. Ershad leads the Jatiya Party (II). This reflects the three major political figures and parties in Bangladesh's political landscape. Hasina and Khaleda have alternated as Prime Minister, while Ershad was a military ruler who later formed his own party.

Option (1) is the correct answer.

Arabinda Rajkhowa, the chairman of the banned militant outfit ULFA (United Liberation Front of Asom), was handed over to India by Bangladesh in 2009. This extradition was part of Bangladesh's cooperation with India in combating terrorism and was a significant development in India's northeast security efforts. Nepal and China were not involved in this specific handover.

A.B. Vajpayee authored 'New Dimensions of India's Foreign Policy' which articulated his vision for India's international relations during his tenure as Prime Minister. The book outlines his approach to nuclear diplomacy, engagement with major powers, and neighborhood policy.

Australia

The Panchsheel principles were five principles of peaceful coexistence signed between India and China in 1954. They were: mutual respect for territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful co-existence. 'Mutual help in times of need' was not part of the original Panchsheel agreement.

Zonal councils were established in 1957 to promote greater cooperation amongst states in planning and matters of national importance. They facilitate inter-state dialogue on shared challenges, resource coordination, and regional development. They are advisory bodies, not decision-making forums.

In 2008, Sudan severed diplomatic relations with Chad after a Darfur rebel group attacked Khartoum, accusing Chad of supporting the rebels. This was part of the ongoing Darfur conflict. The other countries listed (Uganda, Libya, Lebanon) were not involved in this specific diplomatic incident.

In May 2008, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited China and signed agreements focusing on nuclear energy cooperation and security of nuclear installations. This deal was part of broader Russia-China strategic partnership covering energy security, including nuclear power plant construction and safeguards for nuclear facilities.

In May 2008, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited China and signed agreements related to nuclear cooperation, including security arrangements for nuclear installations. This was part of broader Russia-China strategic cooperation. The visit focused on energy security, particularly nuclear power plant construction and safety protocols. The other options (Global Energy, China Sea, IPR) are not the primary focus of this specific bilateral agreement.

In 2008, Sudan cut diplomatic relations with Chad after accusing Chad of supporting a Darfur rebel group that attacked Khartoum. This was a significant geopolitical event in the ongoing Darfur conflict.

During Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to China in May 2008, a significant agreement was signed for cooperation in nuclear energy, particularly focusing on the construction of nuclear power plants and security of nuclear installations in China. This deal strengthened bilateral nuclear energy cooperation between the two countries.

China and Japan signed the 2008 agreement on the East China Sea, committing to make it a 'sea of peace, cooperation and friendship' through joint development of resources. The agreement aimed to reduce tensions over disputed waters while both countries continue to assert their territorial claims.

Non-alignment was a core principle of India's foreign policy after independence, championed by Jawaharlal Nehru. It meant not joining any military bloc (like US-led NATO or Soviet-led Warsaw Pact), maintaining strategic independence, and focusing on peace and anti-colonialism.