**Question:** Consider the following statements: (1) India became a member of Wassenaar Arrangement in 2023. (2) The 17th Asia Pacific Regional Meeting was held in Singapore. (3) The 9th India-Oman Strategic Dialogue will be conducted in Oman in 2024. (4) Oman is at the Gateway of Strait of Gibralter through which India imports about 20% of its oil imports.
**Options:**
(A) (1) and (2) only
(B) (3) and (4) only
(C) (2) and (3) only
(D) (1) and (3) only
**Correct Answer:** C
**Explanation:** International relations: Statement 2 is correct – 17th Asia Pacific Regional Meeting was in Singapore. Statement 3 is correct – 9th India-Oman Strategic Dialogue is planned for 2024 in Oman.
*Published: September 04, 2025 at 10:25 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2023, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*