International Relations: UPSC Previous Year Questions (International Relations and Current Affairs)
11 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on International Relations (International Relations and Current Affairs). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2016International Relations and Current Affairs · International Relations
Q11. ‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is:
Explanation
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières - MSF) MSF is a non-governmental, independent organization providing emergency medical aid in conflict zones, epidemics, natural disasters, and areas with limited healthcare access. Its teams include doctors, nurses, surgeons, logisticians, and administrators, working in high-risk environments to deliver critical healthcare services, including surgery, infectious disease treatment, maternal care, and mental health support. MSF relies primarily on private donations, ensuring neutrality and operational autonomy. It maintains strict financial transparency, publishing detailed reports on its funding and expenditures. Beyond medical aid, MSF raises awareness about humanitarian crises, neglected diseases, and human rights abuses. It advocates for improved healthcare access and humanitarian policies, using on-the-ground experience to influence public and policymaker decisions.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
11
2016
(b) A non-governmental international organisation
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on International Relations?
This page covers 11 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on International Relations (International Relations and Current Affairs), asked from 2011 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for International Relations?
Questions on International Relations (International Relations and Current Affairs) are available for 14 years, from 2011 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
