International Relations MCQ's

January 2026

With respect to India’s regulatory framework for biological agents, consider the following statements:

India is a signatory to the BWC and ratified the treaty in 1974.
The SCOMET List serves as India's national export control list, with Category 2 specifically regulating dual-use micro-organisms and toxins.
India has established a dedicated executive body known as the National Authority for BWC to oversee the treaty's implementation, similar to the NACWC.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

With respect to the geography of Trat Province, consider the following statements:

It is the easternmost province of Thailand, situated along the Gulf of Thailand.
The Cardamom Mountain range forms its land boundary with Cambodia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

Consider the following statements with respect to Central Palmyra region

It functions as a vital geographic link between the Mediterranean coast and the Euphrates River valley.
The region is a key hub for hydrocarbon resources, including phosphate mines and natural gas fields.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With respect to the geographical location of the Republic of Chile, consider the following statements:

It shares its northern land borders with Peru and Bolivia.
It shares its longest land border with Argentina to the East.
Its entire western coastline faces the Atlantic Ocean.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

With respect to Exercise EKUVERIN, consider the following statements:

It is an annual bilateral military exercise conducted between India and the Maldives.
The 14th edition of the exercise was conducted in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With respect to Chabahar Port, consider the following statements:

It is situated in the Sistan-Balochistan province of Iran on the Gulf of Oman.
It is the only Iranian port having direct access to the Indian Ocean.
The distance of the port from Mumbai is less than its distance from Kandla.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

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April 2026

With reference to the foundational defense agreements between India and the USA, consider the following statements:

The Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) facilitates the permanent stationing of foreign troops in India for joint counter-terrorism operations.
The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) primarily focuses on the transfer of satellite data to enhance the precision of long-range missiles.
The correct chronological order of the signing of these agreements is: GSOMIA → LEMOA → COMCASA →

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

With reference to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), consider the following statements:

It was established primarily as a response to the regional instability caused by the Iranian Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War.
The Supreme Council of the GCC consists of Foreign Ministers who meet quarterly to decide on the bloc's overall policy.
India has recently signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the GCC as a collective bloc, replacing all bilateral trade agreements with individual member states.
All member states of the GCC share a coastline with both the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

None

With reference to the BRICS grouping and its financial institutions, consider the following statements:

The "Kazan Declaration" (2024) officially introduced a new "Partner Country" category to accommodate interested nations without granting full membership.
Following the latest expansions in 2024 and 2025, Indonesia and Argentina are currently full members of the BRICS+ bloc.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

With reference to the geography of West Asia, consider the following statements:

The Alborz mountain range forms the natural boundary between Iran and Iraq.
Lake Urmia is an endorheic salt lake located in the northwestern part of Iran.

The Dasht-e Lut desert is located to the west of the Zagros Mountains.

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf directly to the Arabian Sea.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

None

Consider the following statements regarding the geography of Finland:

Finland shares land borders with only two countries: Sweden and Russia.
The Gulf of Finland separates the Finnish mainland from the country of Estonia.
A significant portion of Finland’s territory lies within the Arctic Circle.
The Åland Islands, located in the Baltic Sea, are an integral part of Finland.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

Only three

All four

None

With reference to the Kurdistan, consider the following statements:

The Kurds are an Indo-European ethnic group, predominantly following Sunni Islam and speaking the Kurdish language.
Kurdistan is a sovereign state with its capital at Erbil.
The Kurdistan Region in Iraq is the only area where Kurds have a constitutionally recognized autonomous government.
The Zagros Mountains and rivers such as the Tigris River play an important role in shaping the geography of the region.
The PJAK operates mainly in Turkey, while the PKK is primarily active in Iran.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1, 3 and 4 only

1, 2 and 5 only

2, 3, 4 and 5 only

1, 3, 4 and 5 only

None

With reference to the Chagos Archipelago, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

The archipelago is located to the north of the Equator in the Western Indian Ocean.
Under the 2025 agreement, the UK has recognized the sovereignty of Mauritius over Diego Garcia.
The indigenous population of the Chagos Islands is primarily of French-Polynesian descent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2, and 3

None

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May 2026

With reference to Lebanon's political system, consider the following statements:

The Lebanese system of governance, known as confessionalism, distributes political power along religious lines.
The Taif Agreement of 1989 established the rule that the President of Lebanon must be a Sunni Muslim.
Lebanon officially recognises 18 religious communities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

Consider the following statements:

Zambia shares its Copperbelt region with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Zambia is a landlocked country bordered by only five countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

The principle of 'Non-Refoulement' is a cornerstone of international refugee law. What does this principle primarily prohibit?

The return of a refugee to a country where they face a threat to their life or freedom

The denial of humanitarian aid to registered refugees

The granting of citizenship to stateless individuals

The mandatory detention of asylum seekers upon arrival

None

With reference to the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS), consider the following statements:

The first India-Africa Forum Summit was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2008.
The African Union was granted permanent membership in the G20 during India's Presidency.
India currently maintains more than 50 full-fledged diplomatic missions across the African continent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

Consider the following statements regarding INS Nireekshak:

It is an indigenously built Diving Support Vessel that can also perform submarine rescue operations.
It is currently participating in the 4th edition of the bilateral diving exercise (DIVEX 2026) with the Sri Lankan Navy.
As part of Project BHISHM, it is equipped with portable medical units called 'BHISHM Cubes' for humanitarian assistance.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

Consider the following statements regarding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):

Statement I: The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), a permanent organ of the SCO, is headquartered in the same city as the SCO Secretariat.

Statement II: Belarus became the tenth full member of the SCO during the summit held in 2024.

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

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

None

Consider the following statements regarding the geography of the Red Sea region:

The Red Sea is connected to the Mediterranean Sea through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Ethiopia is one of the littoral countries that shares a direct coastline with the Red Sea.
The Bab al-Mandeb Strait separates the Arabian Peninsula from the Horn of Africa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

With reference to the Strait of Hormuz and international law, consider the following statements:

Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the Strait of Hormuz is classified as an international strait where the right of transit passage applies.
Transit passage allows continuous and uninterrupted navigation for all ships and aircraft through such straits.
Coastal states have the authority to suspend transit passage in international straits for security reasons.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

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June 2026

Consider the following statements regarding the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC):

It is a multimodal transport network that aims to connect the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea and Northern Europe.
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan were the original founding members along with India and Russia.
The corridor aims to reduce the transit time between Mumbai and Moscow by nearly half compared to the Suez Canal route.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only one

Only two

All three

None

With reference to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+, consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The UAE's exit from OPEC in 2026 makes it the first Middle Eastern nation to leave the organization since its inception in 1960.

Statement-II: OPEC+ was established in 2016 primarily to include major non-member producers like Russia and Mexico to stabilize global oil prices against the volatility caused by US shale oil.

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

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

None

With reference to the World Gold Council (WGC), consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The World Gold Council is an intergovernmental organization under the aegis of the World Trade Organization (WTO) that regulates global gold prices.

Statement-II: According to the WGC's 2026 reports, central banks have broadened their gold demand base as a hedge against de-dollarization and geopolitical risks.

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

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

None

Consider the following statements regarding India–Vietnam relations:

Vietnam is an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific strategy.
Vietnam follows a socialist-oriented market economy introduced through the Đổi Mới reforms.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None

With reference to the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), consider the following statements:

It was established based on a proposal by Nelson Mandela in 1997.
Its headquarters are located in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Pakistan is one of the founding members of the association.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

Consider the following statements about India's pharmaceutical trade initiatives:

I. It aims to resolve non-tariff barriers such as Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures faced by Indian pharmaceutical exporters.
II. The scope of this market access exercise is exclusively restricted to the member nations of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

I only

II only

Both I and II

Neither I nor II

None

With reference to Exercise PRAGATI 2026, consider the following statements:

It is a multilateral land force exercise hosted by the Indian Army.
The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain.
Seychelles is the only participating country from the Western Indian Ocean region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None

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