CEC-ICAS International Friendship Day Challenge 2023

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Which diplomatic action Singapore took in recent years best shows its commitment to serving its national interests?

• Joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement

• Hosting the historic Trump-Kim summit in 2018

• Providing humanitarian aid to Rohingya refugees

• Supporting the Paris Agreement on Climate Change

Which of the following is NOT one of Singapore’s international agreements?

• Peru-Singapore Free-Trade Agreement (PeSFTA)

• ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA)

• Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance on Tax Matters

• Free Trade Agreement between the GUAM participating states

Which of the following is NOT an example of international law or agreement Singapore is obligated to follow?

• The Pedra Branca cases between Singapore and Malaysia

• The hosting of the Trump-Kim Summit in Singapore in 2018

• The 1962 Singapore-Johor Water Agreement

• All of the above

What is Singapore’s military budget in 2023?

• SGD 17.98 billion

• USD 20.7 billion

• USD 13.2 billion

• SGD 23.6 billion

True/False: International Friendship Day was established in Singapore as part of a greater UN effort.

• True

• False

Who was the first Minister of Defence for Singapore?

• S.Rajaratnam

• Goh Keng Swee

• Tony Tan

• Indranee Thurai Rajah

Which of the following is not a guiding principle for Singapore’s foreign policy?

• A strong SAF underpins Singapore’s international diplomacy

• Singapore must prioritise forming valuable alliances at any and all costs

• Diplomacy should first and foremost serve Singapore’s national interests

• We should be a friend to all and enemies to none in the world

What has Singapore done over the years to show its respect for sovereignty?

• Led ASEAN lobbying to condemn the Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia

• Imposing sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in 2022

• All of the above

• None of the above

How many countries does Singapore have bilateral relations with?

• 187

• 192

• 194

• 252