UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Trump’s latest 25% tariff warning brings India-Iran ties under renewed strain

Question 1

Which one of the following is the Indian entity that has been entrusted with the equipping and operation of the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar Port under the 2024 long-term contract?

Accepted Answer

India Ports Global Limited, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Answer

Shipping Corporation of India Limited, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, under the Ministry of External Affairs

Answer

Container Corporation of India Limited, under the Ministry of Railways

Question 2

As of India's assumption of the BRICS chairmanship on 1 January 2026, how many countries are full members of BRICS?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

8

Answer

9

Answer

11

Question 3

Which one of the following terminals of Chabahar Port (Iran) has been leased to India for development and operation under the 10-year long-term contract signed in May 2024?

Accepted Answer

Shahid Beheshti terminal

Answer

Shahid Kalantari terminal

Answer

Shahid Rajaee terminal

Answer

Bandar Imam Khomeini terminal

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Trump’s latest 25% tariff warning brings India-Iran ties under renewed strain

Q1. Which one of the following is the Indian entity that has been entrusted with the equipping and operation of the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar Port under the 2024 long-term contract?

Q2. As of India's assumption of the BRICS chairmanship on 1 January 2026, how many countries are full members of BRICS?

Q3. Which one of the following terminals of Chabahar Port (Iran) has been leased to India for development and operation under the 10-year long-term contract signed in May 2024?