The UPSC Essentials initiative offers a quiz focused on International Relations, aimed at aiding candidates in their preparation for the UPSC Prelims 2026. The quiz includes questions on the European Union, connectivity projects between India and ASEAN, and notable UN organizations. For instance, participants are asked to identify EU members, with Poland and Germany being correct answers, while Belarus and Switzerland are not part of the union. Additionally, the quiz highlights significant projects like the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and the IMT Trilateral Highway, which enhance India's connectivity with ASEAN countries. Another question addresses the recognition of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which has received the Nobel Peace Prize twice. Furthermore, the quiz tests knowledge about BRICS, confirming that it represents nearly half of the global population and clarifying that South Africa joined in 2010. Lastly, it discusses the Afsluitdijk, a prominent Dutch project known for its flood control and land reclamation efforts. This quiz not only reinforces factual knowledge but also connects current affairs with historical contexts in international relations.