UPSC Prelims · GS Paper 1 · International Relations
International Relations: Prelims PYQs with answers
54 questions from 2014 to 2026, newest first. The 2026 answers are not yet final: UPSC releases its official key after the final result.
Q1Prelims 2026
The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany visited India in January, 2026. Which of the following is/are not correct in terms of outcomes of this visit?
- 1. Signing of a Memorandum Understanding between the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the University of Hamburg
- 2. Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and the German Hockey Federation
- 3. Establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific
- 4. Opening of an Honorary Consul of Germany in Lucknow
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 2 and 3
- (b) 1 and 4
- (c) 3 and 4
- (d) 1 only
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Answer: (b) 1 and 4 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q2Prelims 2026
Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries:
- 1. ‘Maitri Setu’, built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh.
- 2. Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar.
- 3. Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 1 only
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (d) 3 only · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q3Prelims 2026
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (Project Supported by India): List II (Country)
- A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project: 1. Maldives
- B. Restoration of Stor Palace: 2. Afghanistan
- C. District Hospital at Dickoya: 3. Bhutan
- D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies: 4. Sri Lanka
Code: A B C D
- (a) 1 4 2 3
- (b) 3 2 4 1
- (c) 3 4 2 1
- (d) 1 2 4 3
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Answer: (b) 3 2 4 1 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q4Prelims 2026
Which of the following international conventions have not been ratified by India?
- 1. Employment Policy Convention
- 2. Abolition of Forced Labour Convention
- 3. International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
- 4. Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War
- 5. Convention on Reduction of Statelessness
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 2 and 4
- (b) 1 and 2
- (c) 3 and 4 only
- (d) 3, 4 and 5
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No option is correct per the published key.
Q5Prelims 2026
Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries?
- 1. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
- 2. IMT Trilateral Highway
- 3. Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 1 and 3
- (d) 2 only
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q6Prelims 2026
Consider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation:
- 1. The ‘Colombo Process’ is a regional consultative process in which member states take binding decisions by consensus.
- 2. The ‘Abu Dhabi Dialogue’ is a voluntary non-binding consultative process among Asian countries of labour origin and destination to facilitate regional cooperation on contractual labour mobility.
- 3. The ‘Global Forum for Migration and Development’, created upon the proposal of a former UN Secretary General, is a voluntary forum whose decisions are non-binding in nature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 1 and 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 2 only
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Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q7Prelims 2026
Consider the following UN organisations/agencies:
- 1. World Food Programme
- 2. United Nations Children’s Fund
- 3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- 4. International Labour Organisation
How many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice?
- (a) 1
- (b) 2
- (c) 3
- (d) 4
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Answer: (a) 1 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q8Prelims 2026
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation): List II (Period of Operation)
- A. UNMIL: 1. 2007-2010
- B. MINURCAT: 2. 2002-2005
- C. MINUSTAH: 3. 2003-2018
- D. UNMISET: 4. 2004-2017
Code: A B C D
- (a) 3 4 1 2
- (b) 3 1 4 2
- (c) 2 1 4 3
- (d) 2 4 1 3
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Answer: (b) 3 1 4 2 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q9Prelims 2026
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I(BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment): List II (Location)
- A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory: 1. NOIDA
- B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre: 2. Bengaluru
- C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate: 3. Colombo.
- D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility: 4. Thimphu
Code: A B C D
- (a) 3 2 1 4
- (b) 3 1 2 4
- (c) 4 2 1 3
- (d) 4 1 2 3
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Answer: (c) 4 2 1 3 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q10Prelims 2026
Which of the following countries are members of the European Union?
- 1. Belarus
- 2. Poland
- 3. Germany
- 4. Switzerland
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1, 2 and 4
- (b) 1 and 4 only
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 2 and 4 only
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Answer: (c) 2 and 3 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q11Prelims 2026
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (INTERPOL Notice): List II (Description)
- A. Silver Notice 1. To seek information on unidentified bodies
- B. Blue Notice 2. To collect additional information about a person’s identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation
- C. Black Notice 3. To provide warning about a person’s criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safety
- D. Green Notice 4. To identify and trace criminal assets
Code: A B C D
- (a) 3 1 2 4
- (b) 3 2 1 4
- (c) 4 2 1 3
- (d) 4 1 2 3
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Answer: (c) 4 2 1 3 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q12Prelims 2025
Consider the following countries:
- 1. Austria
- 2. Bulgaria
- 3. Croatia
- 4. Serbia
- 5. Sweden
- 6. North Macedonia
How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
- (a) Only three
- (b) Only four
- (c) Only five
- (d) All the six
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Answer: (b) Only four
Q13Prelims 2025
Consider the following statements in respect of BIMSTEC:
- I. It is a regional organization consisting of seven member States till January 2025.
- II. It came into existence with the signing of the Dhaka Declaration, 1999.
- III. Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal are founding member States of BIMSTEC.
- IV. In BIMSTEC, the subsector of ‘tourism’ is being led by India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) I and II
- (b) II and III
- (c) I and IV
- (d) I only
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Answer: (d) I only
Q14Prelims 2025
Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS;
- I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan.
- II. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS.
- III. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) I and II
- (b) II and III
- (c) I and III
- (d) I only
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Answer: (a) I and II
Q15Prelims 2025
Which organization has enacted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss?
- (a) The European Union
- (b) The World Bank
- (c) The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
- (d) The Food and Agriculture Organization
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Answer: (a) The European Union
Q16Prelims 2025
Consider the following statements regarding AI Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025:
- I. Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the advances made at the Bletchley Park Summit held in 2023 and the Seoul Summit held in 2024.
- II. Along with other countries, US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable AI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) I only
- (b) II only
- (c) Both I and II
- (d) Neither I nor II
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Answer: (a) I only
Q17Prelims 2025
India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect
- (a) India to Central Asia to Europe via Iran
- (b) India to Central Asia via China
- (c) India to South-East Asia through Bangladesh and Myanmar
- (d) India to Europe through Azerbaijan
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Answer: (a) India to Central Asia to Europe via Iran
Q18Prelims 2024
Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization:
- 1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
- 2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
- 3. The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1 and 2
- (d) 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 2 only
Q19Prelims 2024
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: There is instability and a worsening security situation in the Sahel region.
- Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups d’état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
- (d) Statement--I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
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Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
Q20Prelims 2024
Consider the following pairs:
Country Reason for being in the news 1. Argentina Worst economic crisis 2. Sudan War between the country's regular army and paramilitary forces 3. Turkey Rescinded its membership of NATO How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one pair
- (b) Only two pairs
- (c) All three pairs
- (d) None of the pairs
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Answer: (b) Only two pairs
Q21Prelims 2024
Consider the following statements:
- Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
- Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement- II does not explain Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
Q22Prelims 2024
Consider the following countries:
- 1. Italy
- 2. Japan
- 3. Nigeria
- 4. South Korea
- 5. South Africa
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, aging population or declining population?
- (a) 1, 2 and 4
- (b) 1,3 and 5
- (c) 2 and 4 only
- (d) 3 and 5 only
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Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4
Q23Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements about G-20:
- 1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss international economic and financial issues.
- 2. Digital public infrastructure is one of India’s G-20 priorities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Q24Prelims 2023
Consider the following pairs:
Regions often mentioned in news Reason for being in news 1. North Kivu and Ituri War between Armenia and Azerbaijan 2. Nagorno-Karabakh Insurgency in Mozambique 3. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Dispute between Israel and Lebanon How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (d) None
Q25Prelims 2023
Consider the following pairs:
Area of conflict mentioned in news Country where it is located 1. Donbas Syria 2. Kachin Ethiopia 3. Tigray North Yemen How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (d) None
Q26Prelims 2023
In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught international attention for which one of the following reasons is common to all of them?
- (a) Discovery of rich deposits of rare earth elements
- (b) Establishment of Chinese military bases
- (c) Southward expansion of Sahara Desert
- (d) Successful coups
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Answer: (d) Successful coups
Q27Prelims 2022
With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements:
- 1. A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention.
- 2. Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea.
- 3. The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q28Prelims 2022
With reference to the “United Nations Credentials Committee”, consider the following statements:
- 1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.
- 2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.
- 3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 3 only
- (b) 1 and 3
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 1 and 2
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Answer: (a) 3 only
Q29Prelims 2022
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:
- 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
- 2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
- 3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q30Prelims 2022
Consider the following:
- 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- 2. Missile Technology Control Regime
- 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of which of the above?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q31Prelims 2022
With reference to the “G20 Common Framework”, consider the following statements:
- 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.
- 2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Q32Prelims 2022
Consider the following countries:
- 1. Armenia
- 2. Azerbaijan
- 3. Croatia
- 4. Romania
- 5. Uzbekistan
Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?
- (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
- (b) 1 and 3 only
- (c) 2 and 5 only
- (d) 3, 4 and 5 only
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Answer: (c) 2 and 5 only
Q33Prelims 2022
Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?
- (a) It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around the South China Sea.
- (b) China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in the East China Sea. -
- (c) A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.
- (d) Though the International Court of Justice declared them as no man’s land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.
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Q34Prelims 2022
Which one of the following statements best describes the ‘Polar
Code’?
- (a) It is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.
- (b) It is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region.
- (c) It is a set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake research studies in the North Pole and South Pole.
- (d) It is a trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Arctic Council.
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Answer: (a) It is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.
Q35Prelims 2022
Consider the following pairs:
Country Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad Setting up of permanent military base by China 2. Guinea Suspension of Constitution and Government by military 3. Lebanon Severe and prolonged economic depression 4. Tunisia Suspension of Parliament by President How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one pair
- (b) Only two pairs
- (c) Only three pairs
- (d) All four pairs
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Answer: (c) Only three pairs
Q36Prelims 2020
In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?
- (a) Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey
- (b) Australia, Canada, Malaysia, and New Zealand
- (c) Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam
- (d) Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea
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Answer: (a) Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey
Q37Prelims 2019
Recently, India signed a deal known as 'Action Plan for Prioritisation and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field' with which of the following countries?
- (a) Japan
- (b) Russia
- (c) The United Kingdom
- (d) The United States of America
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Answer: (b) Russia
Q38Prelims 2019
Consider the following statements:
- 1. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) has a ‘Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air’.
- 2. The UNCAC is the ever-first legally binding global anti-corruption instrument.
- 3. A highlight of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) is the inclusion of a specific chapter aimed at returning assets to their rightful owners from whom they had been taken illicitly.
- 4. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is mandated by its member States to assist in the implementation of both UNCAC and UNTOC.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1 and 3 only
- (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
- (c) 2 and 4 only
- (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (c) 2 and 4 only
Q39Prelims 2019
With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements:
- 1. AIIB has more than 80 member nations.
- 2. India is the largest shareholder in AIIB.
- 3. AIIB does not have any members from outside Asia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q40Prelims 2018
Which is /are the consequence/consequences of becoming a member of the ‘Nuclear Supplier Group’?
- 1. It will have access to the latest and most effective nuclear technologies.
- 2. It automatically becomes a member of “The Treaty of non-proliferation of Nuclear weapons (NPT)”.
Which of the statements given below is/ are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q41Prelims 2018
International Labour Organization’s Conventions 138 and 182 are related to:
- (a) Child Labour
- (b) Adaptation of agricultural practices to global climate change
- (c) Regulation of food prices and food security
- (d) Gender parity at the workplace
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Answer: (a) Child Labour
Q42Prelims 2018
In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’?
- (a) The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.
- (b) The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA.
- (c) The country will have the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
- (d) The country automatically becomes a member of the NSG.
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Answer: (a) The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.
Q43Prelims 2018
Consider the following countries:
- 1. Australia
- 2. Canada
- 3. China
- 4. India
- 5. Japan
- 6. USA
Which of the above are among the ‘free-trade partners’ of ASEAN?
- (a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
- (b) 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
- (c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
- (d) 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
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Answer: (c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
Q44Prelims 2017
What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?
- (a) India’s trade with African countries will enormously increase.
- (b) India’s relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened.
- (c) India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
- (d) Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India.
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Answer: (c) India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Q45Prelims 2017
With reference to ‘Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD)’, consider the following statements:
- 1. The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme ‘Emerging Urban Forms — Policy Responses and Governance Structure’.
- 2. India hosts all the Annual Ministerial Conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC and ASEAN.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q46Prelims 2017
Consider the following statements:
- 1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO.
- 2. TFA is a part of WTO’s Bali Ministerial Package of 2013.
- 3. TFA came into force in January 2016.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 1 and 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Q47Prelims 2017
Consider the following in respect of the (IONS):
- 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
- 2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q48Prelims 2016
‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of:
- (a) African Union
- (b) Brazil
- (c) European Union
- (d) China
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Answer: (d) China
Q49Prelims 2015
Consider the following countries:
- 1. China
- 2. France
- 3. India
- 4. Israel
- 5. Pakistan
Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
- (c) 2, 4 and 5 only
- (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Q50Prelims 2015
With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements:
- 1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.
- 2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q51Prelims 2015
India is a member of which of the following?
- 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
- 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations
- 3. East Asia Summit
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 3
- (d) India is a member of none of them
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Answer: (b) 3 only
Q52Prelims 2014
With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements:
- 1. The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009.
- 2. South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q53Prelims 2014
Consider the following countries:
- 1. Denmark
- 2. Japan
- 3. Russian Federation
- 4. United Kingdom
- 5. United States of America
Which of the above are the members of the ‘Arctic Council’?
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 2, 3 and 4
- (c) 1, 4 and 5
- (d) 1, 3 and 5
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Answer: (d) 1, 3 and 5
Q54Prelims 2014
Consider the following pairs:
Region often in news Country 1. Chechnya Russian Federation 2. Darfur Mali 3. Swat Valley Iraq Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 only