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UPSC Prelims International Relations and Current Affairs Questions (International Relations): PYQs with Answers
77 UPSC Prelims questions on International Relations and Current Affairs (International Relations) from 2011–2026, newest first. 2016 had the most (11). Difficulty: 25% easy, 52% medium and 23% hard.
- Interpol NoticesMatch List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
- German Chancellor India Visit 2026The 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?
- India Neighbour River BridgesConsider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries:
- ASEAN Connectivity ProjectsWhich of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries?
- Mangdechhu Stor Palace Dickoya ProjectsMatch List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
- Multilateral Cooperation PlatformsConsider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation:
- UN Agencies Nobel Peace PrizeConsider the following UN organisations/agencies:
- UN Peacekeeping Missions PeriodsMatch List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
- Bimstec Centres and LocationsMatch List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
- EU Member StatesWhich of the following countries are members of the European Union?
- NATO MembersConsider the following countries:
- Bimstec MembershipConsider the following statements in respect of BIMSTEC:
- BRICS Kazan SummitConsider the following statements with regard to BRICS:
- IBRD Loans GuaranteesConsider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD):
- Argentina Sudan Turkey NewsConsider the following pairs:
- SUMED PipelineConsider the following statements:
- International Grains CouncilConsider the following statements:
- World Toilet OrganizationConsider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization:
- S3i Sustainable Infrastructure InvestmentsConsider the following infrastructure sectors:
- Israel Arab RelationsConsider the following statements:
- G20 Origins Finance MinistersConsider the following statements about G-20:
- US EU Trade Technology CouncilConsider the following statements:
- Stability and Growth PactConsider the following statements:
- Global Compact MigrationConsider the following statements:
- Somalia FamineWhich one 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?
- G20 Common FrameworkWith reference to the 'G20 Common Framework', consider the following statements:
- AIIB MTCR SCO MembershipConsider the following:
- Vietnam EconomyConsider the following statements:
- UN Credentials CommitteeWith reference to the 'United Nations Credentials Committee', consider the following statements:
- UN General Assembly PowersWith reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:
- Bidibidi Refugee SettlementConsider the following statements:
- Organization of Turkic StatesConsider the following countries:
- UNCLOS Coastal State RightsWith reference to the United National Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements:
- Senkaku IslandsWhich one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?
- Alma Ata Hague Talanoa Under2Consider the following pairs:
- G20 Member CountriesIn which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?
- AIIB Members Largest ShareholderWith reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements:
- Un Convention Against CorruptionConsider the following statements:
- Nuclear Suppliers GroupWhat is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming a member of the 'Nuclear Suppliers Group'?
- Rule of Law IndexRule of Law Index' is released by which of the following?
- Famine Yemen South SudanVery 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…
- Two State SolutionThe term 'two-state solution' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
- ILO Child Labour ConventionsInternational Labour Organization's Convention 138 and 182 are related to
- IAEA Additional ProtocolIn the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
- ASEAN Free Trade PartnersConsider the following countries:
- UN Habitat MandateWith 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?
- Indian Ocean Naval SymposiumConsider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
- India Eu Trade Investment AgreementBroad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and
- Trade Facilitation AgreementConsider the following statements:
- Chabahar PortWhat is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?
- Nuclear Security SummitsConsider the following statements:
- Digital Single Market StrategyThe term ‘Digital Single Market Strategy’ seen in the news refers to
- RCEP ASEANThe term 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as
- International Solar AllianceConsider the following statements:
- European Stability MechanismEuropean Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is
- OPCW Chemical WeaponsWith reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements:
- Trans Pacific PartnershipWith reference to the ‘Trans-Pacific Partnership’, consider the following statements:
- India Africa Forum SummitConsider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit
- Doctors Without Borders‘Doctors Without Borders’ (Médecins Sans Frontières), often in the news, is
- New Development BankConsider the following statements: