Practice International Relations MCQ Questions 26–35 out of 35. Free quiz with answers and explanations for UPSC, SSC, Railway exam preparation. Analyze modern geopolitics with our structured International Relations GK quiz. This comprehensive test evaluates your historical understanding of bilateral treaties, maritime boundaries disputes, global economic corridors, regional trade pacts, and India's explicit foreign policies with neighboring nations.
Doklam is a plateau area near Chumbi Valley on the Bhutan-China border, close to India's Siliguri corridor, which saw a 73-day standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in 2017. [Memory Trick: 'D-o-k'-lam is the high 'Dock' (junction) of Bhutan, India, and China.]
The Ashgabat Agreement is a transit corridor signed by Oman, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, which India joined to boost Central Asian connectivity. [Memory Trick: 'Ashgabat' is Turkmenistan's capital, unlocking the paths to 'Asia' transits.]
Kachchatheevu, a 285-acre uninhabited island in the Palk Strait, was recognized as part of Sri Lankan territory under the 1974 boundary agreement signed by PM Indira Gandhi. [Memory Trick: Ceded the 'Kachcha' (raw) island back in '74 (1974).]
The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) is the last of the four foundational agreements enabling sharing of high-grade satellite mapping data. [Memory Trick: 'B-E-C-A' is like a 'Beacon' (BE-CA) map guiding satellite coordinates.]
The Kaladan project connects Kolkata (India) to Sittwe deep-water port in Rakhine State, Myanmar, and then moves along the Kaladan River to Mizoram. [Memory Trick: We 'Sit' ('Sittwe') under the Kaladan bamboo shelter.]
The 'India Out' campaign was championed by opposition parties in Maldives, led by Mohamed Muizzu, affecting traditional 'Neighborhood First' policies. [Memory Trick: Maldives has beautiful coral beaches but faced 'India Out' storm waves.]
The Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation was signed in August 1971 for a period of 20 years, acting as a crucial defense shield against US-China-Pak axis. [Memory Trick: Old Russian 'Soviet' friends ('Friendship Treaty') stood of great help in 1971.]
Sir Creek is a tidal channel in the Rann of Kutch, separating Gujarat (India) from Sindh (Pakistan), disputed because of marine fishing resources. [Memory Trick: Sir Creek is a marshy 'Creek' where 'Kutch' camels don't swim easily.]
The Australia Group is an informal forum that seeks to prevent the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons. India joined in January 2018. [Memory Trick: Kangaroo's 'Australia' protects forest greens from chemical bioweapons!]
The 'Nine-Dash Line' refers to the historical line used by China to claim sovereignty over major portions of the South China Sea. [Memory Trick: China puts 'Nine dashes' of red ink over South Asian oceans.]
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