International Organisations and Groupings — UPSC Prelims PYQs (Set 2)

13 questions · UPSC Prelims · 2020–2023 · International Relations · Source: UPSC Civil Services Prelims (official papers)

Q1. Consider the following infrastructure sectors :
1. Affordable housing
2. Mass rapid transport
3. Health care
4. Renewable energy On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments? UPSC Prelims 2023

Question 1 optionsAOnly oneBOnly twoCOnly threeDAll four
Q2. Consider the following statements about G-20 :
1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss the international economic and financial issues.
2. Digital public infrastructure is one of India's G-20 priorities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? UPSC Prelims 2023

Question 2 optionsA1 onlyB2 onlyCBoth 1 and 2DNeither 1 nor 2
Q3. With reference to the "G20 Common Framework", consider the following statements :
1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.
2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? UPSC Prelims 2022

Question 3 optionsA1 onlyB2 onlyCBoth 1 and 2DNeither 1 nor 2
Q4. Consider the following:
1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2. Missile Technology Control Regime
3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member of which of the above? UPSC Prelims 2022

Question 4 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB3 onlyC2 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q5. With reference to the "United Nations Credential Committee", consider the following statements:
1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.
2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.
3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? UPSC Prelims 2022

Question 5 optionsA1 onlyB1 and 3C2 and 3D3 only
Q6. Which one of the following statements best describes the 'Polar Code'? UPSC Prelims 2022

Question 6 optionsAIt is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.BIt is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region.CIt is a set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake research studies in the North Pole and South Pole.DIt is a trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Arctic Council.
Q7. With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:
1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.
Which of the statements given above are correct? UPSC Prelims 2022

Question 7 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q8. Consider the following countries:
1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Croatia
4. Romania
5. Uzbekistan
Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States? UPSC Prelims 2022

Question 8 optionsA1, 2 and 4B1 and 3C2 and 5D3, 4 and 5
Q9. With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements:
1. A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention.
2. Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea.
3. The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured.
Which of the statements given above are correct? UPSC Prelims 2022

Question 9 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB2 and 3 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD1, 2 and 3
Q10. Consider the following statements :
1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF.
2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? UPSC Prelims 2021

Question 10 optionsA1 onlyB2 onlyCBoth 1 and 2DNeither 1 nor 2
Q11. Consider the following statements :
1. 'Right to the City' is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard.
2. 'Right to the City' gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city.
3. 'Right to the City' means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? UPSC Prelims 2021

Question 11 optionsA1 onlyB3 onlyC1 and 2D2 and 3
Q12. Consider the following pairs: International
agreement/set-up — Subject
1. Alma-Ata
Declaration — Healthcare of the people
2. Hague
Convention — Biological and chemical weapons
3. Talanoa
Dialogue — Global climate change
4. Under2 Coalition — Child rights
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? UPSC Prelims 2020

Question 12 optionsA1 and 2 onlyB4 onlyC1 and 3 onlyD2, 3 and 4 only
Q13. In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20 ? UPSC Prelims 2020

Question 13 optionsAArgentina, Mexico, South Africa and TurkeyBAustralia, Canada, Malaysia and New ZealandCBrazil, Iran, Saudi Arabia and VietnamDIndonesia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea

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