International Relations

Which of the following international conventions have not been ratified by India?

Consider the following statements with respect to the Al Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi : L 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 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 ? (a) 1,2and3 ‘b) 1 and 2 only (c) and 3 only @) 3 only “

Which of the following connectivity projects glare 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) land2 (b) 2and3 (ec) land3 (d) only

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List I List II (Project Supported by (Country) India) A. Mangdechhu 1. Maldives Hydroelectric Project B. Restoration of Stor 2. Afghanistan Palace C. District Hospital at 3. Bhutan Dickoya D. Institute of Security 4. Sri Lanka and Law Enforcement Studies Code: A BE D

Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India?

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. 1 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 ?

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 () 3 (dd) 4

Match ListI with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List I List IT (UN Peacekeeping (Period of Operation) Operation) A. UNMIL 1. 2007-2010 B. MINURCAT 2. 2002 - 2005 Cc. MINUSTAH 3. 2003 - 2018 D. UNMISET 4. 2004-2017 Code: A B C D . @ 3 4 1 2 (b) 3 Z 4 2 () 2 gl 4 3 (d) 2 4 1 3

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists.

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (Indian Army Corps : Headquarters)

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 :

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists.

qhe 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 of 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 :

How many of Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Sweden and North Macedonia are NATO members?

Which institution launched the Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific?

INSTC connects India to which broader region/route?

Consider statements on IBRD providing loans/guarantees to middle-income countries, working alone to reduce poverty, and its origins in post-WWII reconstruction.

Which organisation is associated with the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) aimed at tackling climate change and biodiversity loss?

Consider statements regarding the AI Action Summit held in Paris in February 2025, including co-chairing, declarations and participation.

Consider statements regarding the AI Action Summit in Paris in February 2025 and the participation of India, France, US and UK.

Match International Year/Awareness observances with their years, including International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, International Year of Cooperatives, International Year of Peace and Trust, and International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence.

Consider statements about the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Indonesia’s membership, and the summit theme.

Consider statements on the first Kho Kho World Cup being held in Delhi and the reported men’s and women’s final scores.

Consider statements on the 45th Chess Olympiad, Gukesh defeating Nepomniachtchi, and Abhimanyu Mishra being the youngest-ever Grandmaster.

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 statement?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The European Parliament approved the Net-Zero Industry Act recently. Statement-II: The European Union intends to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and therefore aims to develop all of its own clean technology by that time. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries. Statement-II: Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statement?

Which of the following statements about ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023’ are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune). 3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operation was a goal of this operation. 4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise. Select the answer using the code given below:

Who of the following is the author of the books “The India Way” and “Why Bharat Matters”?

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 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?

Which one of the following countries has been ~uffering from decades of civil strife and food sho~ages and was in news in the r~cent past for its very severe famine?

Consider the following statements : Statement-! : Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the Trade and Technology Council'. Statement-11 : 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 : 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 pairs : Regions often mentioned in news Reason for being in news 1. North Kivu and Ituri : War between Annenia and Azerbaijan 2. Nagomo-Karabakh : Insurgency in Mozambique 3. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia : Dispute between Israel and Lebanon How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the fqllowing statements : Statement-! : Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-11 : 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 pairs : Area of conflict Country where mentioned in news it is located 1. Don bas Syria 2. Kachin Ethiopia 3. Tigray North Yemen 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?

Consider the following statements about G-20: 1. The G-20 group was originally e.stablished as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and fmancial issues. 2. Digital public infrastructure is one of India's G-20 priorities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following: 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Indian is a member of which of the above?

Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the world in recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system. 3. Vietnam’s economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports. Road, Patna, Bihar 800001 | Hyderabad - 1st & 2nd Floor, SM Plaza, RTC X Rd, Indira Park Road, Jawahar Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500020 4. For a long time, Vietnam’s low labor costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers. 5. Vietnam has the most productive e-service sector in the Indo-Pacific region. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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?

Which one of the following statements best describes the ‘Polar Code’?

With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements : 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status in the non-member States. 2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly. 3. Permanent Observes in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters. Road, Patna, Bihar 800001 | Hyderabad - 1st & 2nd Floor, SM Plaza, RTC X Rd, Indira Park Road, Jawahar Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500020 Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya. Road, Patna, Bihar 800001 | Hyderabad - 1st & 2nd Floor, SM Plaza, RTC X Rd, Indira Park Road, Jawahar Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500020 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. Armenia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Croatia 4. Romania 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?

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. Road, Patna, Bihar 800001 | Hyderabad - 1st & 2nd Floor, SM Plaza, RTC X Rd, Indira Park Road, Jawahar Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500020 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?

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

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

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 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 value of Indo-Sri Lanka Trade has consistently increased in the last decade. 2. “Textile and textile articles constitute an important item of trade between India and Bangladesh 3. In the last five years, Nepal has been the largest trading partner of India in South Asia Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

With reference to Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMS), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Quantitative restriction on imports by foreign investors are prohibited. 2. They apply to investment measures related to trade in both goods and services. 3. They are not concerned with the regulation of foreign investment. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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?

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?

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?

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 highly 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?

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?

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

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 ?

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

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 ?

Consider the following pairs: Town sometime 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?

Consider the following pairs : Regions sometimes mentioned in news Country 1. Catalonia – Spain 2. Crimea – Hungary 3. Mindanao – Philippines 4. Oromia – Nigeria Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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

Consider the following statements : 1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of 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?

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?

‘Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and

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?

What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

The terms ‘Agreement on Agriculture’, ‘Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures’ and ‘Peace Clause’ appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the

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

What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?

Amnesty International is

India is a member of which among the following?

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/ participants

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, consider the following statements :

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

Consider the following countries:

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

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 ‘?

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?

Recently, the USA decided to support India’s membership in multi-lateral 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 aim 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?

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

Indian and the World With reference to “Look East Policy” of India, consider the following statements: 1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs. 2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of 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?

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