Int. Relations PYQs

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.

How many of the following UN organisations/agencies have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice? 1. World Food Programme 2. United Nations Children’s Fund 3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 4. International Labour Organisation

Match List I (UN Peacekeeping Operation) with 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

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?

Consider the following pairs: I. International Year of the Woman Farmer – 2026 II. International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism – 2027 III. International Year of Peace and Trust – 2025 IV. International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence – 2029 How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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?

Consider the following infrastructure sectors : 1. Affordable housing 2. Mass rapid transport 3. Health care 4. Renewable energy On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?

Consier the following statements: 1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the ‘Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)’. 2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries. 3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments. How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: According to the United Nations’ ‘World Water Development Report, 2022’, India extracts more than a quarter of world’s groundwater withdrawal each year. Statement-II: India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world’s groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of world’s population living in its territory. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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 ?

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 ?

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 ?

Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as the 2020 Tree City of the World. Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements: 1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF. 2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1.‘Right to the City’ is an agreed human right, and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard. 2.‘Right to the City’ gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spaces and participate in public life. 3.‘Right to the City’ means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Consider the following pairs: International agreement /set-up Subject 1. Alma-Ata Declaration — Healthcare of the people 2. Hague Convention — Biological and chemical weapons 3. Talanoa Dialogue — Global climate change 4. Under2 Coalition — Child rights Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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 Organized 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?

International Labour Organization’s Conventions 138 and 182 are related to

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?

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct ? 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access-to safe drinking water and bask sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’, often seen in the news, is

Which one of the following is not related to United Nations ?

Stiglitz Commission established by the President of the United Nations General Assembly was in the international news. The commission was supposed to deal with

Consider the following countries : 1. Brazil 2. Mexico 3. South Africa According to UNCTAD, which of the above is/are categorized as ‘Emerging Economies’?

With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following: 1. The Right to Development 2. The Right to Expression 3. The Right to Recreation Which of the above is/ are the Rights of the child ?

With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements : 1. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States. 2. It is elected by a 2/3 majority of The General Assembly for a 3-year term. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?

The Security Council of UN consists of 5 permanent members, and the remaining 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of

How is the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference wherein the agreements were signed to set up IBRD, GATT, and IMF, commonly known?

Which of the following countries are members of the European Union? 1. Belarus 2. Poland 3. Germany 4. Switzerland

Consider the following countries: I. Austria II. Bulgaria III. Croatia IV. Serbia V. Sweden VI. North Macedonia How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?

Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS: I. The 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?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II: The ‘Arab Peace Initiative’ mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the ‘Trade and Technology Council’. Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements: The ‘Stability and Growth Pact’ of the European Union is a treaty that 1. limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union 2. makes the countries of the European Union to share their infrastructure facilities 3. enables the countries of the European Union to share their technologies How many of the above statements are correct?

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 the 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?

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 ?

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 ?

Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ in April 2016 and started implementation of it from 25th May, 2018?

Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. China 4. India 5. Japan 6. USA Which of the above are among the ‘freetrade partners’ of ASEAN?

The term ‘Digital Single Market Strategy’ seen in the news refers to

With reference to the ‘Trans-Pacific Partnership’, consider the following statements: 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

European Stability Mechanism’, sometimes seen in the news, is an

Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?

The term ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership’ often appears in the news in the’ context of the affairs of a group of countries known as

Consider the following statements: 1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’, recently in the news, is related to the affairs of

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?

Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of the global community over space and time as a geo-strategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective?

In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European commission and European Council? 1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participated in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union 2. European Commission comprises the heads of State of govt. of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements: 1. At present, China’s GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries. 2. China’s population is more than the combined population of any two other countries.

A present group of nations known as G-8 started first as G-7, Which one among the following was not one of them?

Consider the following countries : 1. Brunei Darussalam 2. East Timor 3. Laos Which of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN ?

Consider the following countries : 1. Switzerland 2. Malta 3. Bulgaria Which of the above are members of European Union?

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?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: There is instability and 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?

Consider the following pairs: Regions often mentioned in news : Reason for being in news 1. North Kivu and Ituri : War between Armenia an 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?

In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reasons common to all of them?

Which of the following countries has been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in news in the recent past for its very severe famine?

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?

Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?

Consider the following pairs : Region often mentioned in the news - Country 1. Anatolia — Turkey 2. Amhara — Ethiopia 3. Cabo Delgado — Spain 4. Catalonia — Italy How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

Consider the following statements : 1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya. 2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi. 3. Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following countries : 1. Azerbaijan 2. Kyrgyzstan 3. Tajikistan 4. Turkmenistan 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan ?

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 ?

Consider the following pairs : Towns sometimes mentioned in news Country 1. Aleppo Syria 2. Kirkuk Yemen 3. Mosul Palestine 4. Mazar-i-sharif Afghanistan Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

The term “two-state solution” is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

Very recently, in which of the following countries have lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due to starvation caused by war/ethnic conflicts?

Consider the following pairs: Community sometimes mentioned in the news In the affairs of 1. Kurd : Bangladesh 2. Madhesi : Nepal 3. Rohingya : Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as ‘Arab Spring’ originally started from

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 very big refugee camp called Dadaab, recently in the news, is located in

From which one of the following did Kosovo declare its independence ?

Which one of the following pairs of countries fought wars over a region called Ogaden ?

Yom Kippur War was fought between which sides/countries?

Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi: 1. The Summit’s intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras: People, Planning, and Progress. 2. The Preamble of the Summit stresses Democratising AI Resources, which acknowledges the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a binding framework to support locally relevant innovation and strengthen resilient AI ecosystems while respecting national laws. 3. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Access Chakras (Pillars), which included Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): 1. MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology. 2. MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators. 3. Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in both NITI Aayog MPI and UNDP MPI.

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, the US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable AI. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the

Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World’s Bank ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’?

“Rule of Law Index” is released by which of the following ?

Which of the following gives ‘Global Gender Gap Index’ ranking to the countries of the world?

India’s ranking in the ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?

Which of the following is/are the indicator/ indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? 1. Undernourishment 2. Child stunting 3. Child mortality Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Global Financial Stability Report is prepared by the

Which one of the following issues the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report periodically?

Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as ‘World Economic Outlook?

The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following? 1. Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level 2. Purchasing power parity at national level 3. Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level

As per the UN-Habitat’s Global Report on Human Settlements 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth of urbanization in the last three decades?

Which one of the following brings out the publication called “Energy Statistics” from time to time?

To integrate cultural leaders into its meetings, which one of the following gives ‘Crystal Award’

Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD): I. It provides loans and guarantees to middle income countries. II. It works single-handedly to help developing countries to reduce poverty. III. It was established to help Europe rebuild after World War II. Which of the statements given above are correct?

“Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Credit Facility” are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?

In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?

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?

The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an

Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF’s SDR?

With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements: 1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work. 2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC’s meetings. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

The term ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

Regarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?

The International Development Association, a lending agency, is administered by the

NAMA-11 (Nama-11) group of countries frequently appears in the news in the context of the affairs of which one of the following ?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Asian Development Bank: Tokyo 2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation :Singapore 3. Association of South East Asian Nations :Bangkok Which of the above pairs is/are correct matchd?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Organization) - List-II (Associated Convention/Person/Place/Headquarters). List-I (Organization) List-II (Associated Convention/Person/Place/Headquarters) A. Amnesty International 1.Visculi B. Common wealth of Independent States (CIS) 2.Paris C. Danube Commission 3.Peter Beneson D. Europian Space Agency 4.Belgrade Convention A B C D A B C D (a) 3 1 4 2 (a) 4 2 3 1 (b) 3 2 4 1 (b) 4 1 3 2

India is a member of which of the following? 1. Asian Development Bank 2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 3. Colombo Plan 4. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Match List I (BIMSTEC Centre) with List II (Location): A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility 1. NOIDA 2. Bengaluru 3. Colombo 4. Thimphu

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 ?

Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (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 co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

Consider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

India is a member of which among 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.

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants? (1) Bangladesh (2) Cambodia (3) China (4) Mayanmar (5) Thailand Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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 statements given above is/ are correct?

With reference to “Look East Policy” of India, consider the following statements: 1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in East Asian affairs. 2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of the Cold War. 3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in Southeast and East Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Commonwealth has no charter, treaty or constitution 2. All the territories/countries once under the British empire (jurisdiction/rule/mandate) automatically joined the Commonwealth as its members. Which of the statement given above is/ are correct?

Other than Venezuela, which one among the following from South America is a member of OPEC?

In the latter half of the year 2008, which one of the following countries pulled out of Commonwealth of Independent States ?

In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept ‘IAEA Safeguards’ while others are not?

Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the following countries?

In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’?

What is/are the consequence/ consequences of a country becoming the member of the ‘Nuclear Suppliers Group’? 1.It will have access to the latest and most efficient nuclear technologies. 2.It automatically becomes a member of “The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)”. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations. 2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic Energy Agency. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?

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 Non Proliferaion of Nuclear weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?

The “New START” treaty was in the news. What is this treaty?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Nuclear Suppliers Group has 24 countries as the members. 2. India is a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

In which one of the following locations is the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Project to be built?

Match List I (INTERPOL Notice) with 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 in a criminal investigation C. Black Notice - 3. To provide warning about a person’s criminal activities/threat to public safety D. Green Notice - 4. To identify and trace criminal assets

Which of the following statements about insurance in aviation sector is/are correct? 1. ‘Aviation Hull Insurance’ covers the physical aircraft, including the body, engine, and onboard equipment. 2. Under the Montreal Convention, adopted in 1999 by over 130 countries, including India, airlines are strictly liable to pay compensation to the family/nominee of every deceased passenger without requiring the family to prove fault. Select the answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements: 1. India is a member of the International Grains Council. 2. The country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

With reference to ‘Water Credit’, consider the following statements: 1.It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2.It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank. 3.It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is

With reference to ‘Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements: 1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO. 2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging. 3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

Amnesty International is

Recently, the USA decided to support India’s membership in multilateral export control regimes called the “Australia Group” and the “Wassenaar Arrangement”. What is the difference between them? 1. The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aims to allow exporting countries to minimize the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar- Arrangement is a formal group under the OECD holding identical objectives. 2. The Australia Group comprises predominantly of Asian, African, and North American countries, whereas the member countries of Wassenaar Arrangement are predominantly from the European Union and American continents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Service/Agency) and List-II (Country): A. Foreign Intelligence Service - 1. Israel B. Ministry of State Security - 2. Britain C. Secret Intelligence Service - 3. China D. The Mossad - 4. Russia.

Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean? 1. Bahrain 2. Syria 3. Qatar 4. Egypt

Consider the following statements about India with river bridges connecting 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 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

India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect

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?

With reference to India’s projects on connectivity, consider the following statements : 1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat. 2. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar. 3. Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China. How many of the above statements are correct?

Between India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following? 1. Deepeing the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia. 2. Opening a new canal across the Kraisthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.

Which one of the following can one come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca ?

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 is/ are correct?

In the context of the affairs of which of the following is the phrase ‘Special Safeguard Mechanisms’ mentioned in the news frequently ?

As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference point for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with?

Consider the following statements: I. India has joined the Minerals Security Partnership as a member. II. India is a resource-rich country in all the 30 critical minerals that it has identified. III. The Parliament in 2023 has amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 empowering the Central Government to exclusively auction mining lease and composite license for certain critical minerals. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licenses for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2. India has received licenses for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. 3. ‘Rare earth minerals’ are present on the seafloor in international waters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Chancellor of Germany visited India in January 2026. Which of the following is/are NOT correct in terms of outcomes? 1. MoU between All India Institute of Ayurveda and University of Hamburg 2. MoU on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and German Hockey Federation 3. Establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific 4. Opening of an Honorary Consul of Germany in Lucknow

Match: A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project B. Restoration of Stor Palace C. District Hospital at Dickoya D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies 1. Maldives 2. Afghanistan 3. Bhutan 4. Sri Lanka