International Affairs and Summits PYQs

Question 1

At the 8ᵗʰ Indian Ocean Conference held in Muscat on 16-17 February 2025, which theme was unveiled to enhance maritime partnerships among member nations?

Accepted Answer

Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership

Answer

Strengthening Maritime Alliances

Answer

Bridging Oceans: A New Era

Answer

Navigating New Waters

Question 2

Who hosted the 6ᵗʰ BIMTEC Summit in April 2025?

Accepted Answer

Thailand

Answer

Bhutan

Answer

Sri Lanka

Answer

Indonesia

Question 3

Where was the 6ᵗʰ summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) held on 4 April 2025?

Accepted Answer

Bangkok

Answer

New Delhi

Answer

Colombo

Answer

Dhaka

Question 4

Following the Pahalgam attack in April 2025, India suspended which treaty with Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Indus Waters Treaty

Answer

Lahore Treaty

Answer

Simla Agreement

Answer

Tashkent Agreement

Question 5

In 2025, India assumed the chairmanship of which international body focused on productivity and sustainability during a meeting held in Jakarta?

Accepted Answer

Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) for the 2025–26 term

Answer

ASEAN Council for Economic Growth (ACEG) for a two-year term

Answer

South Asian Association for Productivity (SAAP) till the 2026 term

Answer

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) for the 2025–26 term

Question 6

Where was the 8ᵗʰ Edition of the Indian Ocean Conference in February 2025 held?

Accepted Answer

Muscat, Oman

Answer

Cairo, Egypt

Answer

Perth, Australia

Answer

Manila, Philippines

Question 7

On which day in 2025 did India and Pakistan agree to a US-brokered ceasefire with immediate effect?

Accepted Answer

10 May

Answer

11 May

Answer

8 May

Answer

9 May

Question 8

Where was the 29ᵗʰ World Gas Conference (WGC), known as the 'Olympics' of the global gas industry, held for the first time in its nearly 100-year history in May 2025?

Accepted Answer

Beijing, China

Answer

Paris, France

Answer

Tokyo, Japan

Answer

Dubai, UAE

Question 9

Which international summit on artificial intelligence was held in Bengaluru in 2025, highlighting the importance of ethical and inclusive AI collaboration between India and France?

Accepted Answer

La French Tech India AI Summit

Answer

India‑US AI Conference

Answer

Indo‑European AI Partnership Meet

Answer

Global AI Ethics Forum

Question 10

Which of the following countries withdrew from the OCED Global Tax Deal in January 2025?

Accepted Answer

USA

Answer

India

Answer

Russia

Answer

China

Question 11

After his election as the first American pope, what papal name did Cardinal Robert Prevost choose?

Accepted Answer

Pope Leo XIV

Answer

Pope John XXIV

Answer

Pope Francis II

Answer

Pope Benedict XVII

Question 12

In 2025, the United Nations called for peace talks between which two countries after missile exchanges intensified their long-standing conflict?

Accepted Answer

Israel and Iran

Answer

India and Sri Lanka

Answer

North Korea and South Korea

Answer

Russia and Ukraine

Question 13

Where was the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Sports Policy Network Roundtable Meeting & Forum held?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Answer

Australia

Answer

China

Answer

South Korea

Question 14

Which of the following organisations was one of the co-organisers of the 14ᵗʰ Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) held from 12 to 15 February 2025 at Pusa Campus, New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch (AFSIB)

Answer

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Answer

World Health Organization (WHO)

Answer

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Question 15

Examine the statements below and select the most appropriate option.
Assertion (A): India and Chile's signing of the CEPA Terms of Reference in May 2025 signified a strategic move beyond the underperforming Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).
Reason (R): The April 2024 Joint Study Group recommended a broader CEPA to boost cooperation in digital services, critical minerals, and MSMEs.

Accepted Answer

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

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A is false, but R is true

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A is true, but R is false

Question 16

During May 2025, the 4ᵗʰ Europe-Africa Forum was organised in which location?

Accepted Answer

Marseille

Answer

Lyon

Answer

Nice

Answer

Paris

Question 17

Which of the following countries was elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) in 2025?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

Japan

Answer

Australia

Answer

France

Question 18

Where was the 12ᵗʰ World Government Summit, 2025, held?

Accepted Answer

Dubai, UAE

Answer

Delhi, India

Answer

Muscat, Oman

Answer

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Question 19

Which city hosted the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in June 2025?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi

Answer

Mumbai

Answer

Bengaluru

Answer

Hyderabad

Question 20

In which city was the agreement signed in March 2025 to resolve the border dispute between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan?

Accepted Answer

Bishkek

Answer

Dushanbe

Answer

Osh

Answer

Batken

Question 21

The world's first Pandemic Agreement was adopted during which session of the World Health Assembly held in May 2025?

Accepted Answer

78ᵗʰ World Health Assembly

Answer

79ᵗʰ World Health Assembly

Answer

77ᵗʰ World Health Assembly

Answer

76ᵗʰ World Health Assembly

Question 22

Which of the following countries withdrew from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in April 2025?

Accepted Answer

Hungary

Answer

Slovakia

Answer

Czech Republic

Answer

Austria

Question 23

The currently shelved (as of June 2025) InCyber Forum, a leading cybersecurity conference, was initially set to take place in which US city?

Accepted Answer

San Antonio, Texas

Answer

Austin, Texas

Answer

Seattle, Washington

Answer

San Francisco, California

Question 24

Which edition of the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand did the Indian Prime Minister attend on 4 April 2025?

Accepted Answer

6ᵗʰ

Answer

5ᵗʰ

Answer

7ᵗʰ

Answer

8ᵗʰ

Question 25

When did Donald Trump officially take office as the 47ᵗʰ President of the United States?

Accepted Answer

20 January 2025

Answer

4 March 2025

Answer

6 January 2025

Answer

1 February 2025

Question 26

Which Latin American country became the first to pull out of China's Belt and Road Initiative in February 2025?

Accepted Answer

Panama

Answer

Argentina

Answer

Chile

Answer

Brazil

Question 27

With which of the following countries has Armenia signed a peace treaty in March 2025?

Accepted Answer

Azerbaijan

Answer

Georgia

Answer

Turkey

Answer

Syria

Question 28

Which two countries signed an agreement on 22 May 2025, regarding the future of the Chagos Archipelago?

Accepted Answer

United Kingdom and Republic of Mauritius

Answer

United States and Republic of Mauritius

Answer

United Kingdom and Seychelles

Answer

United Kingdom and India

Question 29

The 'Connect India 2025' event organised by an Indian association in the USA called IAM, aimed to bring together partner organisations from which region?

Accepted Answer

Minnesota

Answer

Texas

Answer

New York

Answer

California

Question 30

Which country held federal elections after the collapse of its coalition government amid economic unrest?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Answer

Italy

Answer

Spain

Answer

France

Question 31

India recently assumed the Chairmanship of which organisation from Bangladesh during the 13ᵗʰ Governing Council Meeting held in Malé, Maldives?

Accepted Answer

Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO)

Answer

Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)

Answer

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

Answer

Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)

Question 32

The World Government Summit 2025, focusing on shaping future governments, was convened in which city?

Accepted Answer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Answer

Doha, Qatar

Answer

Geneva, Switzerland

Answer

Singapore

Question 33

Where was the third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) held in 2025?

Accepted Answer

New York City

Answer

Vienna

Answer

Brussels

Answer

Geneva

Question 34

Which of the following leaders co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Accepted Answer

Emmanuel Macron

Answer

Mark Rutte

Answer

Valdamir Putin

Answer

Joe Biden

Question 35

The UN Ocean Conference 2025 is scheduled to be held in which city?

Accepted Answer

Nice, France

Answer

Sydney, Australia

Answer

Lisbon, Portugal

Answer

Vancouver, Canada

Question 36

India achieved a historic milestone by winning the presidency of which international organisation for the first time through a ballot process?

Accepted Answer

International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS)

Answer

World Health Organization (WHO)

Answer

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Answer

International Labour Organization (ILO)

Question 37

Where was the 2025 Southeast Asia Regional Forum of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) held?

Accepted Answer

Bangkok, Thailand

Answer

Jakarta, Indonesia

Answer

Manila, Philippines

Answer

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Question 38

Which country became a full member of BRICS in January 2025?

Accepted Answer

Indonesia

Answer

Argentina

Answer

Nigeria

Answer

Egypt

Question 39

The M23 rebel group, which has recently advanced in eastern regions such as Goma and Bukavu, is active in which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

Democratic Republic of Congo

Answer

Republic of Congo

Answer

South Sudan

Answer

Central African Republic

Question 40

India participated in the 9ᵗʰ BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting held on 21 May 2025, under the Chairmanship of which country?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Answer

Russia

Answer

UAE

Answer

South Africa

Question 41

Which two parties signed a landmark Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) in May 2025 to deepen digital and economic cooperation?

Accepted Answer

European Union and Singapore

Answer

India and Australia

Answer

United States and Japan

Answer

China and South Korea

Question 42

On which of the following dates did Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the 78ᵗʰ Session of the World Health Assembly held in Geneva?

Accepted Answer

20 May 2025

Answer

20 April 2025

Answer

12 May 2025

Answer

12 April 2025

Question 43

Who among the following represented India in the 11ᵗʰ BRICS Environment Ministers Summit, 2025?

Accepted Answer

Amandeep Garg

Answer

Bhupendra Yadav

Answer

S Jai Shankar

Answer

Amit Shah

Question 44

On 22 May 2025, Israeli forces reportedly fired warning shots near a delegation of diplomats visiting which area, leading to international condemnation?

Accepted Answer

West Bank

Answer

Sinai Peninsula

Answer

Gaza Strip

Answer

Golan Heights

Question 45

What declaration was made at the 2025 Global Media Dialogue on media ethics and AI?

Accepted Answer

WAVES Declaration

Answer

AI-TRUST Code

Answer

TRUTH Pact

Answer

NEUTRALITY Charter

Question 46

On 23 April 2025, the Indian Government announced the suspension of which treaty/agreement with Pakistan citing national security concerns?

Accepted Answer

Indus Waters Treaty

Answer

Non-Nuclear Aggression Agreement

Answer

Tashkent Declaration

Answer

Simla Agreement

Question 47

JD Vance was sworn in as the ________ Vice President of the United States in 2025.

Accepted Answer

50ᵗʰ

Answer

48ᵗʰ

Answer

51ˢᵗ

Answer

49ᵗʰ

Question 48

By what year is the India-UK FTA expected to be fully implemented?

Accepted Answer

2026

Answer

2027

Answer

2030

Answer

2025

Question 49

What was the theme of the IIAS-DARPG India Conference held in New Delhi in February 2025?

Accepted Answer

Next Generation Administrative Reforms – Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile

Answer

Strengthening Federal Structures

Answer

Innovations in Public Policy

Answer

Digital Transformation in Governance – Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile

Question 50

Which country hosted the 6ᵗʰ BIMSTEC Summit in March 2025?

Accepted Answer

Thailand

Answer

India

Answer

Sri Lanka

Answer

Bangladesh

Question 51

Which two countries signed a historic peace treaty on 13 March 2025, ending nearly four decades of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region?

Accepted Answer

Armenia and Azerbaijan

Answer

Azerbaijan and Georgia

Answer

Armenia and Turkey

Answer

Georgia and Russia

Question 52

Which Ministry co-organised the 9ᵗʰ edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) with Carnegie India in April 2025 in New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of External Affairs

Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Answer

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Answer

Ministry of Communications

Question 53

Which event escalated the Israel–Iran conflict in June 2025?

Accepted Answer

Israeli preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities

Answer

Collapse of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA)

Answer

Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv

Answer

Assassination of an Iranian general

Question 54

Which three international organisations jointly organised a Trilateral Cooperation briefing on 26 February 2025 for health, trade and intellectual property (IP) diplomats based in Geneva?

Accepted Answer

WHO, WIPO and WTO

Answer

WHO, WIPO and UNICEF

Answer

WHO, UNESCO and WTO

Answer

WHO, IMF and UNDP

Question 55

Which international body did Cambodia petition to resolve its border dispute with Thailand in 2025?

Accepted Answer

International Court of Justice

Answer

United Nations Security Council

Answer

World Trade Organization

Answer

ASEAN Regional Forum

Question 56

Who addressed the opening session of the 24ᵗʰ edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi in March 2025?

Accepted Answer

Bhupender Yadav

Answer

Amit Shah

Answer

Pralhad Joshi

Answer

Piyush Goyal

Question 57

The BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 was held in which city?

Accepted Answer

Gandhinagar

Answer

Bengaluru

Answer

New Delhi

Answer

Mumbai

Question 58

Where was the 55ᵗʰ World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, 2025, held?

Accepted Answer

Switzerland

Answer

Brazil

Answer

Peru

Answer

Belgium

Question 59

President Murmu went to which country in April 2025 to represent India at the funeral of Pope Francis?

Accepted Answer

Vatican City

Answer

Germany

Answer

Italy

Answer

France

Question 60

In which border areas did India and China agree on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control on 21 October 2024?

Accepted Answer

Depsang and Demchok

Answer

Puga and Chumathang

Answer

Aksai and Lingzi Thang

Answer

Rudok and Guge

Q201. At the 8ᵗʰ Indian Ocean Conference held in Muscat on 16-17 February 2025, which theme was unveiled to enhance maritime partnerships among member nations?

Q202. Who hosted the 6ᵗʰ BIMTEC Summit in April 2025?

Q203. Where was the 6ᵗʰ summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) held on 4 April 2025?

Q204. Following the Pahalgam attack in April 2025, India suspended which treaty with Pakistan?

Q205. In 2025, India assumed the chairmanship of which international body focused on productivity and sustainability during a meeting held in Jakarta?

Q206. Where was the 8ᵗʰ Edition of the Indian Ocean Conference in February 2025 held?

Q207. On which day in 2025 did India and Pakistan agree to a US-brokered ceasefire with immediate effect?

Q208. Where was the 29ᵗʰ World Gas Conference (WGC), known as the 'Olympics' of the global gas industry, held for the first time in its nearly 100-year history in May 2025?

Q209. Which international summit on artificial intelligence was held in Bengaluru in 2025, highlighting the importance of ethical and inclusive AI collaboration between India and France?

Q210. Which of the following countries withdrew from the OCED Global Tax Deal in January 2025?

Q211. After his election as the first American pope, what papal name did Cardinal Robert Prevost choose?

Q212. In 2025, the United Nations called for peace talks between which two countries after missile exchanges intensified their long-standing conflict?

Q213. Where was the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Sports Policy Network Roundtable Meeting & Forum held?

Q214. Which of the following organisations was one of the co-organisers of the 14ᵗʰ Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) held from 12 to 15 February 2025 at Pusa Campus, New Delhi?

Q216. During May 2025, the 4ᵗʰ Europe-Africa Forum was organised in which location?

Q217. Which of the following countries was elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) in 2025?

Q218. Where was the 12ᵗʰ World Government Summit, 2025, held?

Q219. Which city hosted the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in June 2025?

Q220. In which city was the agreement signed in March 2025 to resolve the border dispute between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan?

Q221. The world's first Pandemic Agreement was adopted during which session of the World Health Assembly held in May 2025?

Q222. Which of the following countries withdrew from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in April 2025?

Q223. The currently shelved (as of June 2025) InCyber Forum, a leading cybersecurity conference, was initially set to take place in which US city?

Q224. Which edition of the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand did the Indian Prime Minister attend on 4 April 2025?

Q225. When did Donald Trump officially take office as the 47ᵗʰ President of the United States?

Q226. Which Latin American country became the first to pull out of China's Belt and Road Initiative in February 2025?

Q227. With which of the following countries has Armenia signed a peace treaty in March 2025?

Q228. Which two countries signed an agreement on 22 May 2025, regarding the future of the Chagos Archipelago?

Q229. The 'Connect India 2025' event organised by an Indian association in the USA called IAM, aimed to bring together partner organisations from which region?

Q230. Which country held federal elections after the collapse of its coalition government amid economic unrest?

Q231. India recently assumed the Chairmanship of which organisation from Bangladesh during the 13ᵗʰ Governing Council Meeting held in Malé, Maldives?

Q232. The World Government Summit 2025, focusing on shaping future governments, was convened in which city?

Q233. Where was the third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) held in 2025?

Q234. Which of the following leaders co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

Q235. The UN Ocean Conference 2025 is scheduled to be held in which city?

Q236. India achieved a historic milestone by winning the presidency of which international organisation for the first time through a ballot process?

Q237. Where was the 2025 Southeast Asia Regional Forum of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) held?

Q238. Which country became a full member of BRICS in January 2025?

Q239. The M23 rebel group, which has recently advanced in eastern regions such as Goma and Bukavu, is active in which of the following countries?

Q240. India participated in the 9ᵗʰ BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting held on 21 May 2025, under the Chairmanship of which country?

Q241. Which two parties signed a landmark Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) in May 2025 to deepen digital and economic cooperation?

Q242. On which of the following dates did Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the 78ᵗʰ Session of the World Health Assembly held in Geneva?

Q243. Who among the following represented India in the 11ᵗʰ BRICS Environment Ministers Summit, 2025?

Q244. On 22 May 2025, Israeli forces reportedly fired warning shots near a delegation of diplomats visiting which area, leading to international condemnation?

Q245. What declaration was made at the 2025 Global Media Dialogue on media ethics and AI?

Q246. On 23 April 2025, the Indian Government announced the suspension of which treaty/agreement with Pakistan citing national security concerns?

Q247. JD Vance was sworn in as the ________ Vice President of the United States in 2025.

Q248. By what year is the India-UK FTA expected to be fully implemented?

Q249. What was the theme of the IIAS-DARPG India Conference held in New Delhi in February 2025?

Q250. Which country hosted the 6ᵗʰ BIMSTEC Summit in March 2025?

Q251. Which two countries signed a historic peace treaty on 13 March 2025, ending nearly four decades of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region?

Q252. Which Ministry co-organised the 9ᵗʰ edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) with Carnegie India in April 2025 in New Delhi?

Q253. Which event escalated the Israel–Iran conflict in June 2025?

Q254. Which three international organisations jointly organised a Trilateral Cooperation briefing on 26 February 2025 for health, trade and intellectual property (IP) diplomats based in Geneva?

Q255. Which international body did Cambodia petition to resolve its border dispute with Thailand in 2025?

Q256. Who addressed the opening session of the 24ᵗʰ edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi in March 2025?

Q257. The BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 was held in which city?

Q258. Where was the 55ᵗʰ World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, 2025, held?

Q259. President Murmu went to which country in April 2025 to represent India at the funeral of Pope Francis?

Q260. In which border areas did India and China agree on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control on 21 October 2024?

Q261. In 2025, which two countries were involved in renewed tensions over the South China Sea, prompting international concern about maritime security?

Q262. What is the projected annual growth rate of India-UK bilateral trade under the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?

Q263. Where was the 2025 Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) for the UNECE region held on April 2–3?

Q264. Which of the following countries will restrict the Mt. Everest Permit to only those who have already climbed 7000 m?

Q266. Which of the following best characterizes India's strategic use of the IORA platform as demonstrated at the 2024 Goa seminar?

Q268. Which of the following cities hosted the European Political Community Summit in November 2024?

Q269. What major future-focused initiative was discussed during the 67ᵗʰ GBM of the Asian Productivity Organisation APO?

Q270. In April 2025, India and Italy strengthened their strategic partnership by advancing cooperation in which of the following areas?

Q271. Where was the 67ᵗʰ Governing Body Meeting of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) held in May 2025?

Q272. Where was the 2024 G20 Summit held?

Q273. Which country's football federation had its FIFA suspension lifted in May 2025 after resolving issues related to third-party interference?

Q274. Which of the following countries will host the 2025 G20 Summit for the first time on the African continent?

Q275. Which Edition of the European Political Community Summit was held in November 2024?

Q276. In October 2024, India and Pakistan agreed to extend the Kartarpur Corridor agreement for how many additional years?

Q277. When did Expo 2025 Osaka officially open?

Q278. Which country's interim president met with the Iraqi Prime Minister in Qatar in April 2025?

Q279. What was the theme of the 2024 G20 Summit in Brazil?

Q280. Which city is set to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in November 2025?

Q281. What is the theme of the 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit?

Q282. What is the mascot of Expo 2025 in Osaka?

Q283. From 10 to 12 April 2025, the 9ᵗʰ edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS) was held in which city?