UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Trump clears Bill that will slap up to 500% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil

Q1. As of its greenlighting in January 2026, how many members of the United States Senate had co-sponsored the Sanctioning Russia Act, 2025 (S.1241)?

  • A. 72
  • B. 84
  • C. 60
  • D. 100

Q2. Under the Sanctioning Russia Act, 2025, which authority is empowered to actually impose the punitive tariffs of up to 500% on countries purchasing Russian oil or uranium?

  • A. The President of the United States
  • B. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)
  • C. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), US Treasury
  • D. The US Department of Commerce

Q3. Through 2025, which country was India's single largest crude oil supplier, accounting for roughly one-third of total crude imports?

  • A. Iraq
  • B. Saudi Arabia
  • C. Russia
  • D. United States

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Sanctioning Russia Act, 2025. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Its lead Senate sponsors are Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal.
  2. It authorises tariffs of up to 500% on imports from nations buying Russian oil or uranium.
  3. It was introduced in the US Senate as bill S.1241 in 2025.
  4. It was signed into law by President Trump in January 2026.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4

Q5. The Sanctioning Russia Act was introduced in the United States Senate in which year and under which bill number?

  • A. 2025, as S.1241
  • B. 2025, as H.R. 2548
  • C. 2024, as S.1241
  • D. 2022, as S.3241