UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Iran-U.S. pact has helped in energy, fertilizer flow: govt.

Q1. As stated by India's Ministry of External Affairs on June 23, 2026, how many India-bound vessels had transited the Strait of Hormuz since the signing of the Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding?

  • A. 9
  • B. 10
  • C. 11
  • D. 14

Q2. The 14-point interim Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz was scheduled to be signed at a ceremony in which country?

  • A. Switzerland
  • B. Oman
  • C. Qatar
  • D. Pakistan

Q3. The official confirmation that 11 India-bound vessels had transited the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran-U.S. MoU was issued by the spokesperson of which Indian ministry?

  • A. Ministry of External Affairs
  • B. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
  • C. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
  • D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry