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2026 · Question 61 · Bilateral Relations
Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries : 1. ‘Maitri Setu’, built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh. 2. Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar. 3. Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2(b)2 and 3(c)1 only(d)3 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 67 · Bilateral Relations
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List I | List II (Project Supported by India) | (Country) A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project | 1. Maldives B. Restoration of Stor Palace | 2. Afghanistan C. District Hospital at Dickoya | 3. Bhutan D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies | 4. Sri Lanka Code : A B C D
Choose your answer(a)1 4 2 3(b)3 2 4 1(c)3 4 2 1(d)1 2 4 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 78 · Bilateral Relations
The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany visited India in January, 2026. Which of the following is/are not correct in terms of outcomes of this visit ? 1. Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the University of Hamburg 2. Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and the German Hockey Federation 3. Establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific 4. Opening of an Honorary Consul of Germany in Lucknow Select the answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)2 and 3(b)1 and 4(c)3 and 4(d)1 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 87 · Bilateral Relations
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?
Choose your answer(a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I(b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I(c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect(d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 94 · Bilateral Relations
Consider the following statements : Statement–I : Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement–II : The ‘Arab Peace Initiative’ mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Choose your answer(a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I(b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I(c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect(d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 67 · Bilateral 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 ?
Choose your answer(a)2 and 4(b)3 and 5(c)1, 3 and 4(d)1 and 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 86 · Bilateral Relations
Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news ?
Choose your answer(a)It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.(b)China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.(c)A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.(d)Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man’s land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 64 · Bilateral Relations
Consider the following statements : 1. The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade. 2. “Textile and textile articles” constitute an important item of trade between India and Bangladesh. 3. In the last five years, Nepal has been the largest trading partner of India in South Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 only(c)3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 89 · Bilateral Relations
Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the following countries?
Choose your answer(a)Japan(b)Russia(c)The United Kingdom(d)The United States of America
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 24 · Bilateral Relations
The term “two-state solution” is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
Choose your answer(a)China(b)Israel(c)Iraq(d)Yemen
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 82 · Bilateral Relations
‘Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and
Choose your answer(a)European Union(b)Gulf Cooperation Council(c)Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(d)Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 19 · Bilateral Relations
Consider the following pairs : Community sometimes mentioned in the news | In the affairs of 1. Kurd | Bangladesh 2. Madhesi | Nepal 3. Rohingya | Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2(b)2 only(c)2 and 3(d)3 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 42 · Bilateral Relations
Consider the following statements : The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news ?

Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the following countries?

The term “two-state solution” is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

‘Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and

Consider the following pairs : Community sometimes mentioned in the news | In the affairs of 1. Kurd | Bangladesh 2. Madhesi | Nepal 3. Rohingya | Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements : The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?