UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Indian entities on latest EU sanctions package on Russia

Q1. With reference to the European Union's 21st sanctions package on Russia (June 2026), consider the following countries whose companies have been named under the new export control measures: 1. China 2. India 3. Saudi Arabia 4. United Arab Emirates Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. China
  2. India
  3. Saudi Arabia
  4. United Arab Emirates
  • A. 1 and 3 only
  • B. 2 and 4 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Under the European Union's 21st sanctions package on Russia (proposed in June 2026), how many companies based in third countries (including India, China, Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and the UAE) were proposed to be brought under new export control measures?

  • A. 30
  • B. 50
  • C. 90
  • D. 170

Q3. Which one of the following European Union institutions formally proposed the 21st sanctions package against Russia in June 2026, ahead of approval by the member states?

  • A. European Council
  • B. European Parliament
  • C. European Commission
  • D. European Court of Justice

Q4. With reference to the European Union's 21st sanctions package on Russia (June 2026) as compared with earlier sanctions packages, consider the following statements: 1. It is the first EU sanctions package in which Indian entities have been targeted in relation to Russia. 2. It proposes the addition of about 30 vessels to the EU's list of sanctioned 'shadow fleet' ships, taking the cumulative tally above 660. 3. Unlike earlier packages, the 21st package was proposed by the European Parliament rather than the European Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It is the first EU sanctions package in which Indian entities have been targeted in relation to Russia.
  2. It proposes the addition of about 30 vessels to the EU's list of sanctioned 'shadow fleet' ships, taking the cumulative tally above 660.
  3. Unlike earlier packages, the 21st package was proposed by the European Parliament rather than the European Commission.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3