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International Relations question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2026

The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany visited India in January, 2026. Which of the following is/are not correct in terms of outcomes of this visit?
1. Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the University of Hamburg
2. Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and the German Hockey Federation
3. Establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific
4. Opening of an Honorary Consul of Germany in Lucknow

Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 4
Detailed Explanation of the Statements 
The question asks to identify which outcomes are not correct based on the official list of deliverables from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's state visit to India in January 2026. Statement 1 is NOT correct: While an MoU on traditional medicine and Ayurveda was signed, the partner institution was Charité University, Berlin (Germany's premier medical research institution), not the University of Hamburg. Statement 2 is correct: A Memorandum of Understanding on Youth Hockey Development was officially signed between Hockey India and the German Hockey Federation (Deutscher Hockey-Bund e.V.) to promote grassroots sports exchange. Statement 3 is correct: Both nations officially deepened their maritime and geopolitical convergence by announcing the establishment of a bilateral dialogue mechanism on the Indo-Pacific. Statement 4 is NOT correct: Germany announced the opening of a new Honorary Consulate in Ahmedabad, Gujarat (which was the primary location for the bilateral summit, the CEO forum, and the International Kite Festival attended by the Chancellor). No consul was opened in Lucknow. Since statements 1 and 4 are the incorrect outcomes, the option that groups them together is (b).  
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UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims

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Exam UPSC CSE
Stage Prelims
Year 2026
Subject International Relations
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