International Relations · 7 Aug 2026

India asylum policy precedent

With reference to international lunar governance, consider the following statements:

  1. The Outer Space Treaty, 1967 prohibits any country from claiming sovereignty over the moon.
  2. ATLAC is a UN COPUOS working group focused on managing lunar activities and space debris.
  3. Shiv Shakti Point, the landing site of India's Chandrayaan-3, is currently protected under a binding international legal instrument specific to lunar heritage sites.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

AOnly one pair
BOnly two pairs
COnly three pairs
DAll four pairs

Tests precise tracking and non-conflation of multiple named entities, dates and roles within one complex, multi-actor current-affairs narrative.

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This question is based on: Hasina's December Return: The Asylum India Cannot Walk Back From
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Why in news

Sheikh Hasina held her first international press conference since fleeing to India in 2024, signalling a possible December 2026 return, prompting a strong protest from Bangladesh's government.

Why for UPSC

This tests whether candidates can accurately track multiple named entities across a single complex current-affairs story rather than conflating similar-sounding roles and dates.

Prelims summary

Hasina has been in Indian exile since August 2024; the Dalai Lama since 1959; the Awami League is banned in Bangladesh; Mohammed Yunus led the post-2024 interim government.

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