International Relations PYQs

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1. Prelims 2023Q78World Affairs & Conflicts

   Which 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?

   aAngolabCosta RicacEcuadordSomalia
2. Prelims 2023Q87World Affairs & Conflicts

   Consider the following statements :

   Statement–I :

   Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Technology Council'.

   Statement–II :

   The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control.

   Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

   aBoth Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–IbBoth Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–IcStatement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrectdStatement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
3. Prelims 2023Q89Treaties & Agreements

   Consider the following statements :

   The 'Stability and Growth Pact' of the European Union is a treaty that

   1.limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union

   2.makes the countries of the European Union to share their infrastructure facilities

   3.enables the countries of the European Union to share their technologies

   How many of the above statements are correct?

   aOnly onebOnly twocAll threedNone
4. Prelims 2023Q90Treaties & Agreements

   Consider the following statements :

   1.Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)'.

   2.The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries.

   3.The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments.

   How many of the above statements are correct?

   aOnly onebOnly twocAll threedNone
5. Prelims 2023Q93World Affairs & Conflicts

   Consider the following pairs :

   Regions often mentioned in news : Reason for being in news

   1.North Kivu and Ituri : War between Armenia and Azerbaijan

   2.Nagorno-Karabakh : Insurgency in Mozambique

   3.Kherson and Zaporizhzhia : Dispute between Israel and Lebanon

   How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

   aOnly onebOnly twocAll threedNone
6. Prelims 2023Q94World Affairs & Conflicts

   Consider the following statements :

   Statement–I :

   Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States.

   Statement–II :

   The 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League.

   Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

   aBoth Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–IbBoth Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–IcStatement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrectdStatement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
7. Prelims 2023Q97World Affairs & Conflicts

   Consider the following pairs :

   Area of conflict mentioned in news : Country where it is located

   1.Donbas : Syria

   2.Kachin : Ethiopia

   3.Tigray : North Yemen

   How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

   aOnly onebOnly twocAll threedNone
8. Prelims 2023Q98World Affairs & Conflicts

   In the recent years Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan caught the international attention for which one of the following reasons common to all of them?

   aDiscovery of rich deposits of rare earth elementsbEstablishment of Chinese military basescSouthward expansion of Sahara DesertdSuccessful coups
9. Prelims 2023Q100Regional Groupings

   Consider the following statements about G-20 :

   1.The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues.

   2.Digital public infrastructure is one of India's G-20 priorities.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
10. Prelims 2022Q66International Organisations

    Consider the following :

    1.Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

    2.Missile Technology Control Regime

    3.Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of which of the above ?

    a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
11. Prelims 2022Q67World Affairs & Conflicts

    Consider the following statements :

    1.Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in the recent years.

    2.Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system.

    3.Vietnam's economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports.

    4.For a long time Vietnam's low labour costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers.

    5.Vietnam has the most productive e-service sector in the Indo-Pacific region.

    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a2 and 4b3 and 5c1, 3 and 4d1 and 2
12. Prelims 2022Q76International Organisations

    With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements :

    1.It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.

    2.It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.

    3.It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a3 onlyb1 and 3c2 and 3d1 and 2
13. Prelims 2022Q77Treaties & Agreements

    Which one of the following statements best describes the 'Polar Code' ?

    aIt is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.bIt is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region.cIt is a set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake research studies in the North Pole and South Pole.dIt is a trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Arctic Council.
14. Prelims 2022Q78International Organisations

    With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements :

    1.The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.

    2.Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.

    3.Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.

    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
15. Prelims 2022Q82World Affairs & Conflicts

    Consider the following statements :

    1.Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.

    2.Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.

    3.Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 and 2b2 onlyc2 and 3d3 only
16. Prelims 2022Q83Regional Groupings

    Consider the following countries :

    1.Armenia

    2.Azerbaijan

    3.Croatia

    4.Romania

    5.Uzbekistan

    Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States ?

    a1, 2 and 4b1 and 3c2 and 5d3, 4 and 5
17. Prelims 2022Q85Treaties & Agreements

    With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements :

    1.A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention.

    2.Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea.

    3.The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured.

    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
18. Prelims 2022Q86World Affairs & Conflicts

    Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news ?

    aIt is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.bChina and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.cA permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.dThough International Court of Justice declared them as no man's land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.
19. Prelims 2022Q87World Affairs & Conflicts

    Consider the following pairs :

    Country : Important reason for being in the news recently

    1.Chad — Setting up of permanent military base by China

    2.Guinea — Suspension of Constitution and Government by military

    3.Lebanon — Severe and prolonged economic depression

    4.Tunisia — Suspension of Parliament by President

    How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

    aOnly one pairbOnly two pairscOnly three pairsdAll four pairs
20. Prelims 2020Q10Treaties & Agreements

    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 ?

    a1 and 2 onlyb4 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd2, 3 and 4 only