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Exam Relevance: UPSC Mains (GS-II IR), UPSC Prelims factual, MPSC, IFS exam. Grouping of nations, bilateral agreements, and international organisations are common question formats.
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Page 1 of 454 questionsWhich Chinese state-owned bank, the world's largest by assets, has its only Indian branch in Mumbai and was found to have suspended loans during the 2017 Doklam standoff?
Consider the following statements regarding the ICBC Mumbai branch during the 2017 Doklam standoff:
1. The branch suspended disbursement of 11 approved loans and bond investments totalling $185 million.
2. The branch met 100% of its profit target set by Beijing headquarters.
3. Communist Party members were organized to stay in contact with China's embassy and consulate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise:
1. It is the first-ever UN Declaration specifically addressing sea level rise as an existential threat.
2. It mandates the alteration of maritime zones under UNCLOS to reflect physical changes caused by sea-level rise.
3. It affirms the presumption of continued statehood for low-lying island nations despite loss of physical territory.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
According to the article, what does the World Meteorological Organization's State of the Global Climate 2025 report say about the global mean sea level in 2025?
Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI):
1. The ECI is a constitutional body under Article 324.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
3. Section 17 of the 2023 Act governs the transaction of business in the ECI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
According to the Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey (2025-26), what percentage of overnight trips were primarily for pilgrimage and religious purposes?
Consider the following statements regarding the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response:
1. India supplied 300 million vaccine doses to around 100 countries and two UN entities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. The WHO Pandemic Agreement was adopted in May 2024.
3. India called for the 'One Health' approach to be implemented in accordance with national circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
According to the news, how many vaccine doses did India supply to other countries and UN entities during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Consider the following statements regarding the U.S.-Greenland security deal:
1. The U.S. will establish new military bases in Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig.
2. The deal grants the U.S. ownership of Greenland.
3. Greenland will be part of the U.S. Golden Dome anti-missile shield.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the approximate population of Greenland as mentioned in the article?
According to the article, what is India's target length of high-speed corridors (expressways) by 2036-37 under Vision 2047?
On what dates is the G20 Summit scheduled to be held in Miami in December 2026?
What is the proposed nuclear capacity target for India by 2047 as mentioned in the news?
According to the article, what is the value (in USD) of the US arms package for Taiwan that has been paused during the Xi-Trump meeting?
According to the article, what was the net Foreign Direct Investment inflow in the first half of 2026?
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