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UPSC Prelims International Relations PYQs (2011–2026): Topic-wise with Answers – Page 2
166 UPSC Prelims questions on International Relations from 2011–2026, grouped by topic with the newest year first. The most-asked topics are Current Affairs (89), International Relations and Current Affairs (77). Difficulty: 22% easy, 54% medium and 24% hard.
Current Affairs 29 questions
- National Career ServiceConsider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’:
- Vidyanjali YojanaWhat is the purpose of ‘Vidyanjali Yojana’?
- Unnat Bharat AbhiyanWhat is the aim of the programme ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’?
- Domestic Content RequirementThe term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference to
- Recognition of Prior Learning‘Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
- National Nutrition MissionWhich of the following are the objectives of the ‘National Nutrition Mission’?
- State ButterflyRecently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?
- UDAY Power Distribution RevivalWhich one of the following is a purpose of ‘UDAY’, a scheme of the Government?
- Renminbi IMF SDRRecently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF’s SDR?
- Kurd Madhesi RohingyaConsider the following pairs:
- Mission Indradhanush‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to
- New Banana Species AndamanRecently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In…
- Nimz Andhra PradeshRecently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in
- MUDRA YojanaPradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
- Golan HeightsThe area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to
- Business Correspondent Bank SaathiWhat is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas?
- Arab Spring OriginRecently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as 'Arab Spring' originally started from
- Chechnya Darfur Swat ValleyConsider the following pairs:
- National Water MissionIf National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?
- Consumer Rights ProvisionsWith reference to consumers’ rights/privileges under the provisions of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Anti Helium Nucleus BrookhavenA team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including those from India created the heaviest anti-matter (anti-helium nucleus). What is/are the…
- National Rural Livelihood MissionHow does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor?
- Thirteenth Finance CommissionWhich of the following is/are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission?
- Nimz Manufacturing PolicyWhat is/are the recent policy initiative(s) of Government of India to promote the growth manufacturing sector?
- Janani Suraksha YojanaThe endeavour of ‘Janani Suraksha Yojana’ Programme is
- Food Inflation CausesIndia has experienced persistent and high food inflation in the recent past. What could be the reasons?
- Oilzapper BioremediationRecently, “oilzapper” was in the news. What is it?
- Blu Ray vs DVDA new optical disc format known as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different from the traditional DVD?
- Aam Aadmi Bima YojanaWith reference to “Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana”, consider the following statements:
International Relations and Current Affairs 31 questions
- 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: