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Topic:[GS-II] Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.37 PYQs
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Mains - GS-II
12 shown2026•Mains•GS-II•Q.9
"IPMDA (Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness) bridges the gap between India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision and the Quad's collective Indo-Pacific strategy." Make a critical assessment of the statement focusing on IPMDA.
International Relations
2026•Mains•GS-II•Q.20
"China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has transformed South Asia from a regional space into a theatre of great power competition." Analyse the strategic implications of the BRI for India's security and regional influence in South Asia.
GS-II
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.9
India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and long-term institutional partnerships. Elaborate.
International Relations
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.10
With the waning of globalization, post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism. Elucidate.
International Relations
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.19
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The ship put in at the first available port to repair its damaged hull.
2
The advertisement was put out for wide circulation.
3
The matter had become so urgent that it could not be put off for another day.
International Relations
2024•Mains•GS-II•Q.9
'The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China's supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China's political and economic dominance.' Explain this statement with examples.
GS-II
2024•Mains•GS-II•Q.10
Critically analyse India's evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) highlighting their increasing significance in regional and global geopolitics.
GS-II
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.9
Virus of Conflict is affecting the functioning of the SCO. In the light of the above statement point out the role of India in mitigating the problems.
GS-II
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.10
Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation?
International Relations
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.19
How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India's position in global politics?
International Relations
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.19
Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. What importance does it hold for India?
GS-II
2021•Mains•GS-II•Q.20
The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.
GS-II
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
8 shown2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64
Which of the following international conventions have not been ratified by India?
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Employment Policy Convention
2
Abolition of Forced Labour Convention
3
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
4
Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War
5
Convention on Reduction of Statelessness
International Relations
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.66
Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries?
1
Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project
2
IMT Trilateral Highway
3
Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line
International Relations
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.67
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Project Supported by India) / List II (Country) A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project /
1
Maldives
B. Restoration of Stor Palace /
2
Afghanistan
C. District Hospital at Dickoya /
3
Bhutan
D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies /
4
Sri Lanka
International Relations
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.72
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) / List II (Location) A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory /
1
NOIDA
B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre /
2
Bengaluru
C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate /
3
Colombo
D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility /
4
Thimphu
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.78
The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany visited India in January, 2026. Which of the following is/are not correct in terms of outcomes of this visit?
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Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the University of Hamburg
2
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and the German Hockey Federation
3
Establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific
4
Opening of an Honorary Consul of Germany in Lucknow
Bilateral relations
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62
India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect
GS-II
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92
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?
International Relations
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
Consider the following countries :
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Armenia
2
Azerbaijan
3
Croatia
4
Romania
5
Uzbekistan
Regional and Global Groupings