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Topic 083 · International Relations & Organisations

India-Cyprus Strategic Partnership

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Revise the 12 points first Book 1 RATNA
  1. Core Trigger: President Nikos Christodoulides made a State Visit to India, 20-23 May 2026, during Cyprus's EU Council Presidency.
  2. Theme: On 22 May 2026 India and Cyprus raised their Comprehensive Partnership to a Strategic Partnership.
  3. Current Head: Christodoulides is President of Cyprus; President Droupadi Murmu hosted his State Banquet on 22 May.
  4. Honour: In June 2025 Cyprus conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III on Modi.
  5. Data Point: Cyprus is India's ninth-largest FDI source, with about US$16 billion since 2000.
  6. Agreements: Five MoUs and a Technical Arrangement were signed, with a 2026-2031 defence roadmap and consular dialogue.
  7. India Link: Cyprus joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and supports India's permanent Security Council seat.
  8. Headquarters: The UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is headquartered in Nicosia.
  9. Founded: UNFICYP was set up by Security Council resolution 186 on 4 March 1964.
  10. Landmark: Since 1974, Turkish troops control northern Cyprus; UNFICYP supervises ceasefire lines and a buffer zone.
  11. EU Link: Cyprus joined the EU on 1 May 2004 and the euro area on 1 January 2008.
  12. Settlement Basis: Both back a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality under the UN framework.
Question 1 of 10

President Christodoulides's State Visit to India took place during Cyprus's holding of which presidency?

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Answer: (A) EU Council Presidency

Core Trigger: President Nikos Christodoulides made a State Visit to India, 20-23 May 2026, during Cyprus's EU Council Presidency.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 083, point 1

Question 2 of 10

On 22 May 2026, India and Cyprus raised their Comprehensive Partnership to what?

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Answer: (D) Strategic Partnership

Theme: On 22 May 2026 India and Cyprus raised their Comprehensive Partnership to a Strategic Partnership.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 083, point 2

Question 3 of 10

Who hosted the State Banquet for the Cypriot President on 22 May 2026?

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Answer: (B) President Droupadi Murmu

Current Head: Christodoulides is President of Cyprus; President Droupadi Murmu hosted his State Banquet on 22 May.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 083, point 3

Question 4 of 10

Which honour did Cyprus confer on Modi in June 2025?

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Answer: (D) Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III

Honour: In June 2025 Cyprus conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III on Modi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 083, point 4

Question 5 of 10

Where does Cyprus rank among India's FDI sources?

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Answer: (B) Ninth-largest

Data Point: Cyprus is India's ninth-largest FDI source, with about US$16 billion since 2000.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 083, point 5

Question 6 of 10

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Cyprus joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. 2. Cyprus supports India's permanent Security Council seat.

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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

India Link: Cyprus joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and supports India's permanent Security Council seat.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 083, point 7

Question 7 of 10

Where is the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) headquartered?

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Answer: (D) Nicosia

Headquarters: The UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is headquartered in Nicosia.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 083, point 8

Question 8 of 10

In which year was UNFICYP set up by Security Council resolution 186?

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Answer: (D) 1964

Founded: UNFICYP was set up by Security Council resolution 186 on 4 March 1964.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 083, point 9

Question 9 of 10

Since which year have Turkish troops controlled northern Cyprus?

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Answer: (B) 1974

Landmark: Since 1974, Turkish troops control northern Cyprus; UNFICYP supervises ceasefire lines and a buffer zone.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 083, point 10

Question 10 of 10

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Cyprus joined the EU on 1 May 2004. 2. Cyprus joined the euro area on 1 January 2004.

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Answer: (A) Only 1

EU Link: Cyprus joined the EU on 1 May 2004 and the euro area on 1 January 2008.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 083, point 11

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