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UPSC Prelims International relations Questions

47 International relations questions from previous UPSC Prelims papers, from the latest year backwards, each with its answer and explanation.

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Questions: 47
Years covered: 2016–2026
Exam years: 7
With answers: 47

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UPSC Prelims International relations Questions

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Q1 2025 Prelims GS

Consider the following statements in respect of BIMSTEC: I. It is a regional organization consisting of seven member States till January 2025. II. It came into existence with the signing of the Dhaka Declaration, 1999. III. Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal are founding member States of BIMSTEC. IV. In BIMSTEC, the subsector of 'tourism' is being led by India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. I and II
2. II and III
3. I and IV
4. I only
BimstecInternational relations
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Q2 2025 Prelims GS

Consider the following statements regarding the AI Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025: I. Co-chaired with India, this Summit in 2025 built on the advances made at the Bletchley Park Summit in 2023 and the Seoul Summit in 2024. II. Along with other countries, the US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable AI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Only I
2. Only II
3. I and II both
4. Neither I nor II
Ai action summitArtificial intelligenceInternational relations
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Q3 2025 Prelims GS

Consider the following pairs: I. International Year of the Woman Farmer : 2026 II. International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism : 2027 III. International Year of Peace and Trust : 2025 IV. International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence : 2029. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All the four
International relationsUn international years
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Q4 2025 Prelims GS

Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS: I. The 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan. II. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS. III. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. I and II
2. II and III
3. I and III
4. I only
BricsInternational relations
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Q5 2024 Prelims GS

Consider the following pairs:
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?
1. Only one pair
2. Only two pairs
3. All three pairs
4. None of the pairs
ArgentinaCountries in the newsGlobal political and economic developments
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Q6 2024 Prelims GS

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 statements?
1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.
3. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
4. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
International relationsPolitical instability and military coupsRegional security
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Q7 2024 Prelims GS

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?
1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.
3. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
4. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
Climate and industrial policyEuropean unionInternational relations
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Q8 2024 Prelims GS

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 statements?
1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I.
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I.
3. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.
4. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.
International relationsLatin americaOil reserves
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