UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — List of Outcomes: State Visit of President of Republic of Korea to India

Q1. With reference to the 12th round of India-Republic of Korea CEPA upgrade negotiations held in New Delhi in May 2026, the following were identified as areas taken up for negotiation. Which one of the above is NOT correctly identified as such an area?

  1. Trade in Services
  2. Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures
  3. Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) standards
  4. Government Procurement
  • A. 1 and 3
  • B. 2 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 4

Q2. Following the resumption of India-ROK CEPA upgrade negotiations in 2026, it was decided to constitute sub-groups to advance cooperation in newly identified thematic areas such as digital trade, supply chain cooperation and strategic industrial cooperation. In how many such new areas were sub-groups decided to be constituted?

  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5

Q3. The Joint Strategic Vision for the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership, adopted during the April 2026 State Visit, sets out an agenda of cooperation for a defined forward period (2026-2030). This vision spans how many years?

  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 10

Q4. The Joint Strategic Vision announced in April 2026 seeks to further the flagship bilateral framework that India and the Republic of Korea first established in 2015 during the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Seoul. This framework is designated as the:

  • A. Strategic Partnership
  • B. Special Strategic Partnership
  • C. Comprehensive Economic Partnership
  • D. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Q5. During the April 2026 State Visit of the President of the Republic of Korea, the ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan was hosted under the authority of which one of the following?

  • A. Prime Minister of India
  • B. President of India
  • C. Vice-President of India
  • D. Minister of External Affairs

Q6. With reference to the April 2026 State Visit of the President of the Republic of Korea to India, consider the following statements: 1. It marked the earliest visit to India by a Korean President after assuming office. 2. It was the first-ever visit by any President of the Republic of Korea to India. 3. The visit produced four Joint Statements/Visions along with several MoUs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. It marked the earliest visit to India by a Korean President after assuming office.
  2. It was the first-ever visit by any President of the Republic of Korea to India.
  3. The visit produced four Joint Statements/Visions along with several MoUs.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q7. Diplomatic relations between India and the Republic of Korea were formally established in which year?

  • A. 1962
  • B. 1973
  • C. 1991
  • D. 2010

Q8. On the Indian side, which one of the following is the nodal ministry for coordinating the State Visit and the overall bilateral relationship with the Republic of Korea?

  • A. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • B. Ministry of External Affairs
  • C. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
  • D. Ministry of Home Affairs

Q9. With reference to the outcomes signed during the April 2026 State Visit of the President of the Republic of Korea, consider the following statements: 1. The MoU signed by NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) with Korea's KFTC pertains to linkage of payment systems, whereas the MoU involving India's IFSCA pertains to cooperation in financial regulation. 2. The MoU on Steel Supply Chain pertains to technology and trade, distinct from the separate MoU dealing with Small and Medium Enterprises. 3. The visit resulted in the signing of a fresh Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement replacing the one in force since 2010. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The MoU signed by NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) with Korea's KFTC pertains to linkage of payment systems, whereas the MoU involving India's IFSCA pertains to cooperation in financial regulation.
  2. The MoU on Steel Supply Chain pertains to technology and trade, distinct from the separate MoU dealing with Small and Medium Enterprises.
  3. The visit resulted in the signing of a fresh Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement replacing the one in force since 2010.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q10. The Joint Declaration to resume negotiations for upgrading the India-ROK CEPA, signed during the April 2026 State Visit, was signed on the Indian side by the Union Minister of:

  • A. External Affairs
  • B. Commerce and Industry
  • C. Finance
  • D. Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Q11. During the April 2026 State Visit, the two leaders decided to commemorate the 'Year of India-ROK Friendship' (2028-29) through a series of cultural activities. This commemoration is planned to span how many years?

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 5

Q12. India's Act East Policy and its Indo-Pacific engagement with the Republic of Korea were reflected in the outcomes of the April 2026 State Visit. With reference to these outcomes, which of the following is/are correctly identified? 1. A Joint Statement on Energy Resource Security was adopted. 2. A Joint Statement on Cooperation in the field of Sustainability was adopted. 3. A Comprehensive Framework for Partnership in Shipbuilding, Shipping and Maritime Logistics was adopted. 4. A Joint Statement establishing a new India-ROK Free Trade Agreement to replace the CEPA was adopted. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. A Joint Statement on Energy Resource Security was adopted.
  2. A Joint Statement on Cooperation in the field of Sustainability was adopted.
  3. A Comprehensive Framework for Partnership in Shipbuilding, Shipping and Maritime Logistics was adopted.
  4. A Joint Statement establishing a new India-ROK Free Trade Agreement to replace the CEPA was adopted.
  • A. 1 and 4
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4