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Topic:[GS-II] Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.42 PYQs
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Mains - GS-II
7 shown2026•Mains•GS-II•Q.10
"BRICS acts as a powerful counterweight in global governance, actively amplifying the voice and influence of the Global South." Explain the role of BRICS in projecting itself as an alternative to other groupings.
International Relations
2025•Mains•GS-II•Q.20
1
It is widely acknowledged that he takes after his aunt.
2
He was reluctant to take in any more responsibility.
3
He assured the client that he would take out the matter at the first given opportunity.
International Relations
2024•Mains•GS-II•Q.19
'Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security.' Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council's Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level.
GS-II
2023•Mains•GS-II•Q.20
Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos. Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) in protecting environment and enhancing maritime safety and security.
International Organisations
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.20
Clean energy is the order of the day. Describe briefly India's changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.
International Relations / Climate Policy
2020•Mains•GS-II•Q.9
Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Polity
2019•Mains•GS-II•Q.10
Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life. Discuss the statement in the light of US' withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being 'anti-Israel bias'.
International Organizations
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
12 shown2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.69
Consider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation:
1
The 'Colombo Process' is a regional consultative process in which member states take binding decisions by consensus.
2
The 'Abu Dhabi Dialogue' is a voluntary non-binding consultative process among Asian countries of labour origin and destination to facilitate regional cooperation on contractual labour mobility.
3
The 'Global Forum for Migration and Development', created upon the proposal of a former UN Secretary General, is a voluntary forum whose decisions are non-binding in nature.
International Institutions
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.76
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (INTERPOL Notice) / List II (Description) A. Silver Notice /
1
To seek information on unidentified bodies
B. Blue Notice /
2
To collect additional information about a person's identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation
C. Black Notice /
3
To provide warning about a person's criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safety
D. Green Notice /
4
To identify and trace criminal assets
International institutions
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.67
Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) :
I. It provides loans and guarantees to middle income countries.
II. It works single-handedly to help developing countries to reduce poverty.
III. It was established to help Europe rebuild after the World War II.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
International Relations
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24
Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization:
1
It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
2
World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
3
The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.
International Institutions
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.87
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?
International Relations
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.89
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?
International Relations
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.90
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.
Migration
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.100
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.
International Institutions
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.76
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.
International Institutions
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.78
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.
International Institutions
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.85
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.
International Law and Institutions
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.14
With reference to 'WaterCredit', consider the following statements :
1
It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector.
2
It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank.
3
It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies.
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate