UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — List of outcomes: Visit of Federal Chancellor of Austria Dr. Christian Stocker to India

Q1. The 'Letter of Intent on Cooperation in Military Matters' signed during the Austrian Chancellor's 2026 visit falls under the purview of which Union Ministry?

  • A. Ministry of External Affairs
  • B. Ministry of Defence
  • C. Ministry of Home Affairs
  • D. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Q2. The '75 years of India–Austria relations' commemorated in 2024 refers to 75 years since which milestone?

  • A. The establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Austria in 1949
  • B. Austria's accession to the European Union
  • C. Austria's restoration of full sovereignty under the State Treaty
  • D. The opening of the first Indian resident diplomatic mission in Vienna

Q3. Among the following milestones in the India–Austria relationship, which one occurred the earliest?

  • A. Establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Austria
  • B. Restoration of Austrian sovereignty and adoption of constitutional neutrality
  • C. Austria's accession to the European Union
  • D. PM Narendra Modi's official visit to Vienna and the Enhanced Partnership Joint Statement

Q4. How many bilateral instruments (agreements/announcements/letters of intent) featured in the List of Outcomes of the Austrian Chancellor's April 2026 visit to India?

  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Five

Q5. The 'Fast-Track Mechanism' operationalised during the 2026 India–Austria engagement is best described as which of the following?

  • A. A dedicated platform to facilitate investments and resolve issues faced by Indian and Austrian companies and investors
  • B. A preferential tariff arrangement lowering customs duties on bilateral trade
  • C. A fast-lane visa channel for Austrian tourists visiting India
  • D. A bilateral currency-swap line between the two central banks

Q6. During the Austrian Chancellor's April 2026 visit, the ceremonial call-on as Head of State was received by which authority at Rashtrapati Bhavan?

  • A. The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu
  • B. The Vice-President of India
  • C. The Prime Minister of India
  • D. The External Affairs Minister of India

Q7. In Austria's political system, the office of Federal Chancellor is best described as which of the following?

  • A. The Head of Government
  • B. The Head of State
  • C. The presiding officer (Speaker) of the National Council
  • D. The Director General of the Federal Ministry of Economy