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Bilateral Relations MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers

Solve 3 Bilateral Relations questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.

Practice questions

Q1The Joint Strategic Vision 2026-2030 adopted at the Hyderabad House summit on April 20, 2026 covers which bilateral relationship?

A India-Republic of Korea
B India-Japan
C India-Vietnam
D India-Australia
Explanation

President Lee Jae Myung and PM Modi adopted the Joint Strategic Vision 2026-2030 plus a Comprehensive Framework on shipbuilding, elevating the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership.

Q2Consider the following two statements regarding the 16th India Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue:\n1. The Dialogue was co chaired by the Indian Defence Secretary and the Singapore Permanent Secretary for Defence.\n2. The discussions covered new areas of collaboration including artificial intelligence, cyber security, maritime security and unmanned systems.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2
B 1 only
C 2 only
D Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation

Both statements are correct. The 16th Defence Policy Dialogue held on 28 May 2026 was co chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Permanent Secretary Joseph Leong, and the agenda covered AI, cyber security, maritime security, unmanned systems and advanced defence technologies.

Q3With reference to the recent State Visit of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to India from 20 to 23 May 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The two countries elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership during the visit. 2. India and Cyprus adopted a Defence Roadmap covering the period 2026 to 2031 and set up a Joint Task Force on Infrastructure and Shipping. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Both 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: During the State Visit of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides from 20 to 23 May 2026, India and Cyprus elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, not a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Statement 2 is correct: The two countries adopted a Defence Roadmap covering the period 2026 to 2031 and set up a Joint Task Force on Infrastructure and Shipping. They also signed six MoUs, with Cyprus reiterating its support for India's permanent UNSC membership and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Hence only Statement 2 is correct.

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