International Relations PYQs

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1. Prelims 2016Q70Regional Groupings

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

   aIranbSaudi ArabiacOmandKuwait
2. Prelims 2016Q72World Affairs & Conflicts

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

   aAfrican UnionbBrazilcEuropean UniondChina
3. Prelims 2015Q3Regional Groupings

   The 'Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs of

   aASEANbBRICScOECDdWTO
4. Prelims 2015Q33World Affairs & Conflicts

   The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

   aCentral AsiabMiddle EastcSouth-East AsiadCentral Africa
5. Prelims 2015Q53International Organisations

   Amnesty International is

   aan agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil warsba global Human Rights Movementca non-governmental voluntary organization to help very poor peopledan inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies in war-ravaged regions
6. Prelims 2015Q57Regional Groupings

   India is a member of which among the following?

   1.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

   2.Association of South-East Asian Nations

   3.East Asia Summit

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc1, 2 and 3dIndia is a member of none of them
7. Prelims 2015Q64Regional Groupings

   In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?

   1.Bangladesh

   2.Cambodia

   3.China

   4.Myanmar

   5.Thailand

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 onlyb2, 3 and 4c1 and 3d1, 2 and 5
8. Prelims 2015Q67Regional Groupings

   With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements :

   1.It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.

   2.It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
9. Prelims 2015Q79Treaties & Agreements

   'Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action', often seen in the news, is

   aa strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organizationba plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, an outcome of the deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forumcan agenda for women's empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nationsda strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the East Asia Summit
10. Prelims 2015Q88Treaties & Agreements

    Consider the following countries :

    1.China

    2.France

    3.India

    4.Israel

    5.Pakistan

    Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?

    a1 and 2 onlyb1, 3, 4 and 5 onlyc2, 4 and 5 onlyd1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
11. Prelims 2014Q11Regional Groupings

    With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements :

    1.The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009.

    2.South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
12. Prelims 2014Q34World Affairs & Conflicts

    Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as ‘Arab Spring’ originally started from

    aEgyptbLebanoncSyriadTunisia
13. Prelims 2014Q35Regional Groupings

    Consider the following countries :

    1.Denmark

    2.Japan

    3.Russian Federation

    4.United Kingdom

    5.United States of America

    Which of the above are the members of the ‘Arctic Council’?

    a1, 2 and 3b2, 3 and 4c1, 4 and 5d1, 3 and 5
14. Prelims 2014Q36World Affairs & Conflicts

    Consider the following pairs :

    Region often in news : Country

    1.Chechnya : Russian Federation

    2.Darfur : Mali

    3.Swat Valley : Iraq

    Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
15. Prelims 2011Q19Treaties & Agreements

    The “New START” treaty was in the news. What is this treaty?

    aIt is a bilateral strategic nuclear arms reduction treaty between the USA and the Russian FederationbIt is a multilateral energy security cooperation treaty among the members of the East Asia SummitcIt is a treaty between the Russian Federation and the European Union for the energy security cooperationdIt is a multilateral cooperation treaty among the BRICS countries for the promotion of trade
16. Prelims 2011Q39World Affairs & Conflicts

    Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of global community over space and time as a geostrategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective?

    aIt was the hot theatre during the Second World WarbIts location between the Asian powers of China and IndiacIt was the arena of superpower confrontation during the Cold War perioddIts location between the Pacific and Indian oceans and its pre-eminent maritime character
17. Prelims 2011Q42India & the World

    With reference to “Look East Policy” of India, consider the following statements:

    1.India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs.

    2.India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of Cold War.

    3.India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in Southeast and East Asia.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb1 and 3 onlyc3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
18. Prelims 2011Q46Treaties & Agreements

    Consider the following:

    1.Right to education.

    2.Right to equal access to public service.

    3.Right to food.

    Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”?

    a1 onlyb1 and 2 onlyc3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
19. Prelims 2011Q49International Organisations

    Recently, the USA decided to support India's membership in multi-lateral export control regimes called the "Australia Group" and the "Wassenaar Arrangement". What is the difference between them?

    1.The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aims to allow exporting countries to minimize the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar Arrangement is a formal group under the OECD holding identical objectives.

    2.The Australia Group comprises predominantly of Asian, African and North American countries, whereas the member countries of Wassenaar Arrangement are predominantly from the European Union and American continents.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
20. Prelims 2010Q42International Organisations

    Which one of the following is not related to United Nations?

    aMultilateral Investment Guarantee AgencybInternational Finance CorporationcInternational Centre for Settlement of Investment DisputesdBank for International Settlements