Global governance and agreements — UPSC Prelims PYQs
15 questions in this bank come from Global governance and agreements, spanning UPSC Prelims papers from 2014 to 2026. Every question here carries all four options, the correct answer and a full explanation.
It has appeared in 8 of the last 16 papers, most heavily in 2026 with 3 questions. That is a steady presence rather than a guaranteed one.
The themes examined most often within it are International Economic Governance Mechanisms (3), Emerging Technology Governance (2), Global Governance and Peace Initiatives (2), International Trade Relations (2) and agricultural pricing and subsidies (1). Those counts are of questions in which the theme is examined, not merely mentioned.
Questions here are spread across International Relations (6), Economy (3), Science & Technology (2) and Polity & Governance (1). Between them they draw on 19 distinct themes, so this is a broader area than a single revision note can cover. That is 1.0% of the 1433 questions in the bank — useful for deciding how much revision time it deserves.
It has come up more often lately — roughly 1.8 questions a year across the last five papers, against 0.8 before that.
It was not examined in 8 of those papers. Each question below links to its full explanation and to related questions on the same theme from other years, so a weak area can be worked through in one pass rather than hunted for paper by paper.
UPSC Prelims 20263 questions
- International Relations
Consider the following UN organisations/agencies: 1. World Food Programme 2. United Nations Children's Fund 3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 4. International Labour Organisation How many of the above has/have been awarded the Nobel Prize twice?
- Science & Technology
Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi: 1. The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras: People, Planning, and Progress. 2. The Preamble of the Summit stresses Democratising AI Resources, which acknowledges the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a binding framework to support locally relevant innovation and strengthen resilient AI ecosystems while respecting national laws. 3. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Chakras (Pillars), which included Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- International Relations
The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany visited India in January, 2026. Which of the following is/are not correct in terms of outcomes of this visit? 1. Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the University of Hamburg 2. Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and the German Hockey Federation 3. Establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific 4. Opening of an Honorary Consul of Germany in Lucknow Select the answer using the code given below:
UPSC Prelims 20252 questions
- International Relations
Consider the following statements regarding AI Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025: I. Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the advances made at the Bletchley Park Summit held in 2023 and the Seoul Summit held in 2024. II. Along with other countries, US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable AI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- General Studies (Uncategorized)
Which one of the following launched the 'Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific'?
UPSC Prelims 20233 questions
- International Relations
Consider the following statements about G-20: 1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss international economic and financial issues. 2. Digital public infrastructure is one of India’s G-20 priorities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- International Relations
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the Trade and Technology Council’. Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- International Relations
Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the ‘Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)’. 2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries. 3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments. How many of the above statements are correct?
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UPSC Prelims 20163 questions
- Economy
With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements: 1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work. 2. The World Bank participates as an observer in IMFC’s meetings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Environment & Ecology
Consider the following statements: 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’. 2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Economy
In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box and green box’ in the news?