UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions

International RelationsInternational Security and Strategic AffairsArmed Conflicts, Peace Processes and Geopolitical CrisesMedium

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Type:: Pairs
Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: Armed Conflicts, Peace Processes and Geopolitical Crises · Consider the following pairs :
Related topics:: Countries, Borders and Political Map Locations · Refugee Law, Migration Law and Statelessness

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2016 · Q19

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?

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International RelationsInternational Security and Strategic AffairsArms Control, Disarmament and Confidence-Building MeasuresMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Arms Control, Disarmament and Confidence-Building Measures · With reference to 'Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements :
Related topics:: CBRN Detection and Protection

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2016 · Q20

With reference to 'Organization 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?

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International RelationsGlobal Economy, Trade and ConnectivityRegional Economic Integration and Economic BlocsMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Regional Economic Integration and Economic Blocs · With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements :
Related topics:: Foreign Trade, Trade Policy and WTO

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2016 · Q41

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?

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International RelationsIndia and Major Powers and Regional PartnersIndia-Africa RelationsMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: India-Africa Relations · Consider the following statements :
Related topics:: Treaties, Agreements and Summit Diplomacy

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2016 · Q42

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?

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International RelationsUnited Nations and Global GovernanceGlobal Humanitarian, Refugee and Migration InstitutionsEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Global Humanitarian, Refugee and Migration Institutions · 'Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)', often in the news, is
Related topics:: Global Health Diplomacy

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2016 · Q51

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

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International RelationsGlobal Economy, Trade and ConnectivityRegional Economic Integration and Economic BlocsEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Regional Economic Integration and Economic Blocs · Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?
Related topics:: India-West Asia and Gulf Relations

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2016 · Q70

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

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International RelationsGlobal Economy, Trade and ConnectivityInternational Transport Corridors and Multimodal ConnectivityEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: International Transport Corridors and Multimodal Connectivity · 'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
Related topics:: India-China Relations and Boundary Issues

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2016 · Q72

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

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International RelationsGlobal Economy, Trade and ConnectivityRegional Economic Integration and Economic BlocsEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: Regional Economic Integration and Economic Blocs · The term 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as
Related topics:: Foreign Trade, Trade Policy and WTO · India-United States Relations

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2016 · Q77

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

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International RelationsUnited Nations and Global GovernanceSustainable Development Goals and Global Development GovernanceMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Sustainable Development Goals and Global Development Governance · Consider the following statements :
Related topics:: Sustainable Development Goals, Consumption, Production and EPR

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2016 · Q98

Consider the following statements : 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the 'Club of Rome'. 2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Themes in International Relations· 9

PYQs on International Relations

Prelims 2016

International Relations

Themes in International Relations· 9

PYQs on International Relations

Prelims 2016

Prelims 2016, question 19: Armed Conflicts, Peace Processes and Geopolitical Crises

Prelims 2016, question 20: Arms Control, Disarmament and Confidence-Building Measures

Prelims 2016, question 41: Regional Economic Integration and Economic Blocs

Prelims 2016, question 42: India-Africa Relations

Prelims 2016, question 51: Global Humanitarian, Refugee and Migration Institutions

Prelims 2016, question 70: Regional Economic Integration and Economic Blocs

Prelims 2016, question 72: International Transport Corridors and Multimodal Connectivity

Prelims 2016, question 77: Regional Economic Integration and Economic Blocs

Prelims 2016, question 98: Sustainable Development Goals and Global Development Governance