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2026 · Question 38 · International Organisations
At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for resilient livelihood and “Blue Transformation”. Which of the following combinations about the “Four Betters” proposed by FAO for “Blue Transformation” is correct ?
Choose your answer(a)Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better ocean(b)Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life(c)Better coral reefs, better nutrition, better environment and better life(d)Better estuaries, better nutrition, better environment and better mangrove vegetation
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
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 64 · Treaties and Conventions
Which of the following international conventions have not been ratified by India ? 1. Employment Policy Convention 2. Abolition of Forced Labour Convention 3. International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families 4. Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War 5. Convention on Reduction of Statelessness Select the answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)2 and 4(b)1 and 2(c)3 and 4 only(d)3, 4 and 5
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 65 · Global Affairs
Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi : 1. The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras : People, Planning, and Progress. 2. The Preamble of the Summit stresses Democratising AI Resources, which acknowledges the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a binding framework to support locally relevant innovation and strengthen resilient AI ecosystems while respecting national laws. 3. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Chakras (Pillars), which included Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1, 2 and 3(b)1 and 2 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)3 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 66 · Connectivity Corridors
Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries ? 1. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project 2. IMT Trilateral Highway 3. Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line Select the answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2(b)2 and 3(c)1 and 3(d)2 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 69 · International Groupings
Consider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation : 1. The ‘Colombo Process’ is a regional consultative process in which member states take binding decisions by consensus. 2. The ‘Abu Dhabi Dialogue’ is a voluntary non-binding consultative process among Asian countries of labour origin and destination to facilitate regional cooperation on contractual labour mobility. 3. The ‘Global Forum for Migration and Development’, created upon the proposal of a former UN Secretary General, is a voluntary forum whose decisions are non-binding in nature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1, 2 and 3(b)1 and 3 only(c)2 and 3 only(d)2 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 70 · International Organisations
Consider the following UN organisations/agencies : 1. World Food Programme 2. United Nations Children's Fund 3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 4. International Labour Organisation How many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice ?
Choose your answer(a)1(b)2(c)3(d)4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 71 · International Organisations
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List I | List II (UN Peacekeeping Operation) | (Period of Operation) A. UNMIL | 1. 2007 – 2010 B. MINURCAT | 2. 2002 – 2005 C. MINUSTAH | 3. 2003 – 2018 D. UNMISET | 4. 2004 – 2017 Code : A B C D
Choose your answer(a)3 4 1 2(b)3 1 4 2(c)2 1 4 3(d)2 4 1 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 72 · International Groupings
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List I | List II (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) | (Location) A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory | 1. NOIDA B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre | 2. Bengaluru C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate | 3. Colombo D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility | 4. Thimphu Code : A B C D
Choose your answer(a)3 2 1 4(b)3 1 2 4(c)4 2 1 3(d)4 1 2 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 75 · International Organisations
Which of the following countries are members of the European Union ? 1. Belarus 2. Poland 3. Germany 4. Switzerland Select the answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1, 2 and 4(b)1 and 4 only(c)2 and 3(d)2 and 4 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2026 · Question 76 · International Organisations
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List I | List II (INTERPOL Notice) | (Description) A. Silver Notice | 1. To seek information on unidentified bodies B. Blue Notice | 2. To collect additional information about a person's identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation C. Black Notice | 3. To provide warning about a person's criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safety D. Green Notice | 4. To identify and trace criminal assets Code : A B C D
Choose your answer(a)3 1 2 4(b)3 2 1 4(c)4 2 1 3(d)4 1 2 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)

Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries ? 1. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project 2. IMT Trilateral Highway 3. Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line Select the answer using the code given below :

Consider the following UN organisations/agencies : 1. World Food Programme 2. United Nations Children's Fund 3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 4. International Labour Organisation How many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice ?

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : List I | List II (UN Peacekeeping Operation) | (Period of Operation) A. UNMIL | 1. 2007 – 2010 B. MINURCAT | 2. 2002 – 2005 C. MINUSTAH | 3. 2003 – 2018 D. UNMISET | 4. 2004 – 2017 Code : A B C D

Which of the following countries are members of the European Union ? 1. Belarus 2. Poland 3. Germany 4. Switzerland Select the answer using the code given below :