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India-Venezuela Bilateral Relations

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

UPSC frequently asks about India's bilateral relations with various countries, especially those with strategic economic (energy) or geopolitical significance, and their implications for India's foreign policy and economic interests.

India and Venezuela share traditionally warm bilateral relations, characterized by cooperation in the energy sector, trade, and convergence of views on major international issues, reflecting a shared commitment to the Global South.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Historical Ties

Rooted in cooperation in the energy sector and a shared commitment to the Global South.

Economic Engagement

Bilateral trade stood at $678.94 million in 2025-26; Venezuela is a major crude oil supplier to India.

Sectoral Cooperation

Includes energy (ONGC Videsh JV), pharmaceuticals (India supplying to Venezuela), AYUSH, digital solutions, critical minerals, and cultural exchanges.

Multilateral Support

Venezuela supports India's bid for permanent membership in the UN Security Council.

Reference table

Key Areas of India-Venezuela Cooperation

SectorDetails
EnergyVenezuela is a major crude oil supplier; ONGC Videsh JV
TradeBilateral trade $678.94 million (2025-26); India supplies pharmaceuticals
MultilateralVenezuela supports India's UNSC permanent membership bid
New AvenuesCritical minerals, automobile sector, digital solutions

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaInternational Relations

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)Manages bilateral relations
ONGC Videsh LimitedEngages in energy sector joint ventures
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Statement-based questions

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • Long-standing warm relations, shared Global South commitment.
  • Key energy partner for India (crude oil, ONGC Videsh).
  • Growing trade, especially pharmaceuticals from India.
  • Venezuela supports India's UNSC permanent membership.
  • Exploring new areas like critical minerals and digital solutions.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

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 ...

International RelationsOpen question
2025Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect

International RelationsOpen question
2024Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its p...

International RelationsOpen question
2023Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Techn...

International RelationsOpen question
2022Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: 1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north -western Kenya. 2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war l...

International RelationsOpen question
2019Factual recall, Policy measures

Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the follow...

International RelationsOpen question
2015Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

India is a member of which of the following? 1. Asia-Pacific economic corporation. 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations. 3. East Asia Summit Select t...

International RelationsOpen question

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently i...

International RelationsOpen question
2015Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

India is a member of which of the following? 1. Asia-Pacific economic corporation. 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations. 3. East Asia Summit Select t...

International RelationsOpen question

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently i...

International RelationsOpen question

Topic timeline

International Relations
Prelims 2015· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

India is a member of which of the following? 1. Asia-Pacific economic corporation. 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations. 3. East Asia Summit Select t...

Open question

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently i...

Open question
Prelims 2015· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

India is a member of which of the following? 1. Asia-Pacific economic corporation. 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations. 3. East Asia Summit Select t...

Open question

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently i...

Open question
Prelims 2019· Factual recall, Policy measures

Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the follow...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: 1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north -western Kenya. 2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war l...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Techn...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its p...

Open question
Prelims 2025· Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect

Open question
Prelims 2026· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

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 ...

Open question

Why is India’s relief mission to Venezuela named Operation Amistad?

27 Jun 2026 · India-Venezuela relations are strong, driven by energy cooperation (oil supply, ONGC Videsh), growing trade (pharmaceuticals), and shared views on global issues, including Venezuela's support for India's UNSC bid.

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Practice official previous year questions asked by UPSC related to this concept.

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its p...

2024·International Relations
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Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Techn...

2023·International Relations
Solve

India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect

2025·International Relations
Solve

India is a member of which of the following? 1. Asia-Pacific economic corporation. 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations. 3. East Asia Summit Select t...

2015·International Relations
Solve

Consider the following statements: 1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north -western Kenya. 2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war l...

2022·International Relations
Solve

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently i...

2015·International Relations
Solve

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 ...

2026·International Relations
Solve

Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the follow...

2019·International Relations
Solve

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