UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — List of Outcomes: Visit of Prime Minister to Israel
Q1. The India-Israel bilateral relationship was elevated to a 'Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity' in February 2026 by the joint decision of the Prime Minister of India and which Israeli leader?
- A. Benjamin Netanyahu
- B. Yair Lapid
- C. Isaac Herzog
- D. Naftali Bennett
Q2. With reference to the upgrade of India-Israel ties during the February 2026 visit as compared with earlier engagement, consider the following statements:
1. PM Modi's 2017 visit had elevated ties to a 'Strategic Partnership', whereas the 2026 visit elevated them to a 'Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity'.
2. As part of the 2026 upgrade, the Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on Science and Technology was elevated to the Ministerial level.
3. Under the 2026 upgrade, collaboration in Critical and Emerging Technologies was placed under the leadership of the two countries' Finance Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- PM Modi's 2017 visit had elevated ties to a 'Strategic Partnership', whereas the 2026 visit elevated them to a 'Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity'.
- As part of the 2026 upgrade, the Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) on Science and Technology was elevated to the Ministerial level.
- Under the 2026 upgrade, collaboration in Critical and Emerging Technologies was placed under the leadership of the two countries' Finance Ministers.
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1 and 3 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Q3. At which venue was the very first round of formal negotiations for the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement held?
- A. New Delhi
- B. Tel Aviv
- C. Jerusalem
- D. Haifa
Q4. The Terms of Reference that established the structured framework for the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement negotiations was signed in which month and year?
- A. November 2025
- B. February 2026
- C. May 2026
- D. September 2023
Q5. With reference to the List of Outcomes of PM Modi's February 2026 visit to Israel, consider the following instruments:
1. MoU on Geophysical Exploration for mineral exploration using AI and advanced geophysical technology.
2. MoU on cooperation in Artificial Intelligence.
3. Cultural Exchange Programme for 2026-2029.
4. MoU on establishing a joint India-Israel common currency.
Which of the above is/are correctly identified as outcomes of the visit?
- MoU on Geophysical Exploration for mineral exploration using AI and advanced geophysical technology.
- MoU on cooperation in Artificial Intelligence.
- Cultural Exchange Programme for 2026-2029.
- MoU on establishing a joint India-Israel common currency.
- A. 1, 2 and 3
- B. 1 and 4 only
- C. 2, 3 and 4
- D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q6. Under the India-Israel MoU on Fisheries and Aquaculture signed during the February 2026 visit, the two sides specifically agreed to establish which of the following in India?
- A. Indo-Israel Centres of Excellence for Fisheries and Aquaculture, along with technical cooperation for an oceanarium
- B. A joint deep-sea fishing fleet to operate in the Arabian Sea
- C. A shared marine research vessel to be stationed at Haifa port
- D. A tuna-processing special economic zone in Gujarat
Q7. With reference to the history of India-Israel diplomatic relations, consider the following statements:
1. India established full diplomatic relations with Israel in 1992.
2. PM Narendra Modi's 2017 visit was the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister to Israel.
3. No Israeli Prime Minister has ever made a bilateral visit to India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- India established full diplomatic relations with Israel in 1992.
- PM Narendra Modi's 2017 visit was the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister to Israel.
- No Israeli Prime Minister has ever made a bilateral visit to India.
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Q8. As of the February 2026 visit, how many times has a serving Indian Prime Minister made a bilateral visit to Israel?
- A. Two
- B. One
- C. Three
- D. Four
Q9. With reference to the I2U2 grouping, consider the following statements:
1. I2U2 comprises India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
2. The first I2U2 Leaders' Summit, held in July 2022, was conducted in a virtual format.
3. At the first I2U2 Leaders' Summit, Israel was represented by its then Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- I2U2 comprises India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
- The first I2U2 Leaders' Summit, held in July 2022, was conducted in a virtual format.
- At the first I2U2 Leaders' Summit, Israel was represented by its then Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1 and 3 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Q10. With reference to the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), consider the following statements:
1. It is being developed at Lothal in Gujarat, the site of a Harappan-era dockyard.
2. It is being developed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
3. It is being implemented under the PRASAD scheme of the Ministry of Tourism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- It is being developed at Lothal in Gujarat, the site of a Harappan-era dockyard.
- It is being developed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- It is being implemented under the PRASAD scheme of the Ministry of Tourism.
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 1 and 3 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3