UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Prime Minister’s Departure Statement ahead of his visit to Seychelles (27-29 June, 2026)

Question 1

Vision MAHASAGAR, the doctrine anchoring India's recent outreach to Indian Ocean island states, stands for which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions

Answer

Maritime Alliance for Holistic Advancement, Security and Growth Among Regions

Answer

Mutual Assistance for Harbours, Security and Growth Across the Region

Answer

Maritime and Holistic Action for Sustainable Growth Among Regions

Question 2

The Fast Patrol Vessel PS Lespwar, handed over to the Seychelles Coast Guard during PM Modi's June 2026 visit, was built by which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Goa Shipyard Limited

Answer

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

Answer

Cochin Shipyard Limited

Answer

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

Question 3

Besides the Fast Patrol Vessel, how many laser radial boats did India hand over to Seychelles during PM Modi's June 2026 visit?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

6

Answer

10

Answer

3

Question 4

The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), which shares White Shipping data and maritime domain awareness with partners such as Seychelles, is hosted by which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Indian Navy

Answer

Indian Coast Guard

Answer

National Technical Research Organisation

Answer

Directorate General of Shipping

Question 5

Which one of the following is the largest island of Seychelles, on which its capital Victoria is situated?

Accepted Answer

Mahé

Answer

Praslin

Answer

La Digue

Answer

Assumption

Question 6

Consider the following year–milestone pairings concerning India–Seychelles relations. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 7

PM Modi's June 2026 State Visit to Seychelles, as Guest of Honour at its Golden Jubilee National Day, was undertaken at the invitation of the President of Seychelles, who is which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Patrick Herminie

Answer

Wavel Ramkalawan

Answer

Danny Faure

Answer

James Michel

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Prime Minister’s Departure Statement ahead of his visit to Seychelles (27-29 June, 2026)

Q1. Vision MAHASAGAR, the doctrine anchoring India's recent outreach to Indian Ocean island states, stands for which one of the following?

Q2. The Fast Patrol Vessel PS Lespwar, handed over to the Seychelles Coast Guard during PM Modi's June 2026 visit, was built by which one of the following?

Q3. Besides the Fast Patrol Vessel, how many laser radial boats did India hand over to Seychelles during PM Modi's June 2026 visit?

Q4. The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), which shares White Shipping data and maritime domain awareness with partners such as Seychelles, is hosted by which one of the following?

Q5. Which one of the following is the largest island of Seychelles, on which its capital Victoria is situated?

Q6. Consider the following year–milestone pairings concerning India–Seychelles relations. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

Q7. PM Modi's June 2026 State Visit to Seychelles, as Guest of Honour at its Golden Jubilee National Day, was undertaken at the invitation of the President of Seychelles, who is which one of the following?