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UPPSC 2025 — International Relations Questions with Answers

All 8 International Relations previous-year questions from UPPSC 2025, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.International Organizations, Terrorism

   Assess the strategic significance of the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, 2025 Declaration, in endorsing India's long-standing position on cross-border terrorism.

2. Q2.India-EU Relations, Geopolitics

   How should the India – EU Agreement be viewed in the context of changing global geopolitical dynamics ? Explain.

3. Q3.India-Sri Lanka Relations

   Analyze the geopolitical significance of Sri Lanka in the context of India's Foreign Policy.

4. Q4.Nuclear Proliferation, International Security

   "Despite all efforts, 'Nuclear Proliferation' still poses a challenge to international security." Critically analyze this statement.

5. Q5.International Organisations

   Consider the following countries: I. Austria II. Bulgaria III. Croatia IV. Serbia V. Sweden VI. North Macedonia How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?

   • a)Only three
   • b)Only four
   • c)Only five
   • d)All the six
6. Q6.Connectivity

   India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect

   • a)India to Central Asia via Iran
   • b)India to Central Asia via China
   • c)India to South-East Asia through Bangladesh and Myanmar
   • d)India to Europe through Azerbaijan
7. Q7.Regional Groupings

   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?

   • a)I and II
   • b)II and III
   • c)I and IV
   • d)I only
8. Q8.Groupings

   Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS : I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan. II. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS. III. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security. Which of the statements is/are correct?

   • a)I and II
   • b)II and III
   • c)I and III
   • d)I only