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UPPSC 2024 — International Relations Questions with Answers

All 9 International Relations previous-year questions from UPPSC 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.India's Foreign Policy, Regional Groupings, South-East Asia

   Discuss India's regional policy towards South-East Asia.

2. Q2.India's Foreign Policy; Bilateral Relations

   Examine the major issues of dispute between India and Bangladesh and give suggestions for improving bilateral relations.

3. Q3.Global Conflicts; India's Foreign Policy

   What are the consequences of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict ? How should India address the emerging challenges ?

4. Q4.International Organizations; Global Governance

   “United Nations Organisation has failed in its objective of maintaining international peace and security.” Describe with example.

5. Q5.India's Foreign Policy, Bilateral Relations (India-Maldives)

   India-Maldives relations are linked to mutual interests. Explain.

6. Q6.International Organizations, WHO

   Describe the organisational structure and funding of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

7. Q7.Current Affairs/International Relations

   With reference to the 7th India - Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In this meeting Indonesia agreed to enhance collaboration in the areas of defence, industry, maritime security and multilateral cooperation. 2. This meeting was held at Jakarta on May 5, 2024. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

   • a)Only 2
   • b)Neither 1 nor 2
   • c)Only 1
   • d)Both 1 and 2
8. Q8.International Relations

   With reference to “India – Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind- Aus ECTA),” which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This is a first-of-its-kind initiative of FTAs. 2. The meeting was attended by the Commerce Secretary of India, Shri Sunil Barthwal. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

   • a)(a) Only 2
   • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
   • c)(c) Only 1
   • d)(d) Both 1 and 2
9. Q9.Current Affairs / International Relations

   With reference to "Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme" (MATES), which of the following statements are correct? 1. This is a bilateral framework between India and Australia. 2. In this scheme Indian graduates (aged 18-30) with knowledge and skills in specific fields of study will be offered to live and work in Australia for up to two years. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

   • a)(a) Only 2
   • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
   • c)(c) Only 1
   • d)(d) Both 1 and 2