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International Relations UPSC PYQ 2022

27 questions from the UPSC 2022 examination.

27 questions

1Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B1 and 3
C2 and 3
D1 and 2
2Mediumprelims
International Relations

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.
3Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
4Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B1 and 3
C2 and 3
D1 and 2
5Mediumprelims
International Relations

With reference to the 'G20 Common Framework', consider the following statements: 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club. 2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
6Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
7Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
8Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 4
B3 and 5
C1, 3 and 4
D1 and 2
9Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 pair
BOnly two pairs
COnly three pairs
DAll four pairs
10Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
11Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 4
B3 and 5
C1, 3 and 4
D1 and 2
12Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 2
B2 only
C2 and 3
D3 only
13Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
14Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
15Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 2
B2 only
C2 and 3
D3 only
16Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B1 and 3
C2 and 3
D1 and 2
17Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
18Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 2
B2 only
C2 and 3
D3 only
19Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
20Mediumprelims
International Relations

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.
21Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 4
B1 and 3
C2 and 5
D3, 4 and 5
22Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 4
B1 and 3
C2 and 5
D3, 4 and 5
23Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 4
B3 and 5
C1, 3 and 4
D1 and 2
24Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 4
B1 and 3
C2 and 5
D3, 4 and 5
25Mediumprelims
International Relations

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 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
26Mediumprelims
International Relations

Consider the following countries: 1. Azerbaijan 2. Kyrgyzstan 3. Tajikistan 4. Turkmenistan 5. Uzbekistan Which of the above have borders with Afghanistan?

A1, 2 and 5 only
B1, 2, 3 and 4 only
C3, 4 and 5 only
D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
27Mediumprelims
International Relations

With reference to the "G20 Common Framework", consider the following statements: 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club. 2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
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