Place Israel
Asked 11 times across 3 UPSC exams over 15 years (2008–2023), peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 6 of 11 PYQs
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 7 years (2008–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2008 → CDS 2014 → CAPF 2018
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (6 of 11) are since 2016.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2023
Consider the following statements
Statement IIsrael has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States
Statement IIThe 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect ✓
- D Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › Bilateral & Regional
CDS2022
In the recently formed grouping of countries generally known as 'Middle-East Quad', in addition to India, which of the following are other members ?
- A Egypt, Saudi Arabia and USA
- B Israel, UAE and USA ✓
- C Egypt, UAE and UK
- D Israel, Saudi Arabia and UAE
✓ Correct answer: (B)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
CAPF2021
Heron drones, inducted by Indian forces for enhancing their surveillance capabilities, are acquired from
- A USA
- B Russia
- C Israel ✓
- D Japan
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Government Initiatives in News
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