UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — India and Malaysia sign pacts to expand ties
Q1. The India–Malaysia bilateral relationship was elevated to a 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' in August 2024 under the Prime Ministership of which Malaysian leader?
- A. Mahathir Mohamad
- B. Najib Razak
- C. Ismail Sabri Yaakob
- D. Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim
Q2. With reference to outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Malaysia in February 2026, consider the following:
1. An MoU on Cooperation in Disaster Management was signed.
2. A bilateral civil nuclear cooperation agreement was concluded.
3. An agreement linking NPCI International Payments Ltd. (India) with PAYNET (Malaysia) for digital payments was signed.
4. A partnership between IIT Madras and the Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia was announced.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- An MoU on Cooperation in Disaster Management was signed.
- A bilateral civil nuclear cooperation agreement was concluded.
- An agreement linking NPCI International Payments Ltd. (India) with PAYNET (Malaysia) for digital payments was signed.
- A partnership between IIT Madras and the Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia was announced.
- A. 1, 2 and 3 only
- B. 1, 3 and 4 only
- C. 2 and 4 only
- D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q3. How many cooperation agreements/instruments were exchanged between India and Malaysia during PM Narendra Modi's official visit to Kuala Lumpur on 7–8 February 2026?
Q4. During PM Modi's February 2026 visit to Malaysia, India announced the opening of a new Consulate General to enhance consular reach in East Malaysia. This new Consulate General is to be located in which city?
- A. Penang
- B. Johor Bahru
- C. Kuching
- D. Kota Kinabalu