UPSC 2018 International Relations Previous Year Questions

Question 1

Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. China 4. India 5. Japan 6. USA Which of the above are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: C. 1, 2, 4 and 5 | 3, 4, 5 and 6 | 1, 3, 4 and 5 | 2, 3, 4 and 6. ASEAN has free-trade agreements/partnerships with Australia-New Zealand, China, India, Japan and others; among the listed set, Australia, China, India and Japan are correct.

Question 2

In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the 'International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: A. The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards. | The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA. | The country will have the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). | The country automatically becomes a member of the NSG.. The Additional Protocol gives the IAEA expanded safeguards information/access regarding civilian nuclear facilities. It does not inspect military installations or confer NSG membership automatically.

UPSC 2018 International Relations PYQs with Answers