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Prelims 2020

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International RelationsFoundations of International Relations and Indian Foreign PolicyTreaties, Agreements and Summit DiplomacyMedium

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Type:: Pairs
Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: international agreements and their subjects · Treaties, Agreements and Summit Diplomacy
Related topics:: UNFCCC, Kyoto, Paris and COP Process · Global Health Diplomacy

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2020 · Q10

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?

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International RelationsInternational Security and Strategic AffairsNuclear Security, Non-Proliferation and Export-Control RegimesEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: IAEA nuclear safeguards · Nuclear Security, Non-Proliferation and Export-Control Regimes
Related topics:: Nuclear Fission, Reactors and Fuel Cycle

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2020 · Q55

In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?

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International RelationsIndia and Its NeighbourhoodNeighbourhood First, Cross-Border Connectivity and River CooperationMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Connecting topics
Tags:: trade with South Asian neighbours · Neighbourhood First, Cross-Border Connectivity and River Cooperation
Related topics:: Foreign Trade, Trade Policy and WTO · India-Bangladesh Relations

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2020 · Q64

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?

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International RelationsRegional, Plurilateral and Multilateral GroupingsG20, G7 and Global Summit ForumsEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: G20 membership · G20, G7 and Global Summit Forums
Related topics:: Membership, Expansion and Institutional Design of Groupings

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2020 · Q65

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

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International Relations

Themes in International Relations· 9

PYQs on International Relations

Prelims 2020

Prelims 2020, question 10: Treaties, Agreements and Summit Diplomacy

Prelims 2020, question 55: Nuclear Security, Non-Proliferation and Export-Control Regimes

Prelims 2020, question 64: Neighbourhood First, Cross-Border Connectivity and River Cooperation

Prelims 2020, question 65: G20, G7 and Global Summit Forums