Place Russia
Asked 23 times across 4 UPSC exams over 34 years (1992–2026), peaking in 2024.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 12 of 23 PYQs
- Most asked in 2024
- Recurs across 12 years (1992–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1992 → CAPF 2018 → NDA 2020 → CDS 2020
How the concept evolved
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Rising — more than half its appearances (13 of 23) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
NDA2026
Consider the following statements regarding the Russian Revolution
- The incident known as 'Bloody Sunday' started a series of events known as the 1905 Revolution
- Lawyers, doctors, engineers and other middle-class workers established the Union of Unions and demanded a Constituent Assembly
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A I only
- B II only
- C Both I and II ✓
- D Neither I nor II
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › World History
NDA2026
With reference to defence cooperation between India and Russia, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- BrahMos Cruise Missile system is jointly developed by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya (NPOM)
- The production site of the Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) joint venture is in Korwa, Madhya Pradesh under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. Select the answer
using the code given below.
- A I only ✓
- B II only
- C Both I and II
- D Neither I nor II
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Defence & Military Studies › Weaponry & Equipment
CSE2025
Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS
- 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan
- Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS
- The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A I and II ✓
- B II and III
- C I and III
- D I only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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