“The militarisation of international relations undermines cooperative security frameworks.” Assess its impact on global peace mechanisms. Analyse its implications for conflict resolution.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Q4. “The militarisation of international relations undermines cooperative security frameworks.” Assess its impact on global peace mechanisms. Analyse its implications for conflict resolution. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Rising global militarisation and weakening multilateralism are reshaping …

Examine the key provisions of New START relevant to nuclear stability. Analyse why its expiry is a turning point in strategic arms control.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q3. Examine the key provisions of New START relevant to nuclear stability. Analyse why its expiry is a turning point in strategic arms control. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The expiry of New START marks a …

“The collapse of the nuclear-testing moratorium would trigger a structural crisis in global arms control.” Analyse the drivers of renewed great-power nuclear brinkmanship. Evaluate strategic consequences for Asian security, including India.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Q4. “The collapse of the nuclear-testing moratorium would trigger a structural crisis in global arms control.” Analyse the drivers of renewed great-power nuclear brinkmanship. Evaluate strategic consequences for Asian security, including India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the …

What are lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) and how do they differ from remotely operated systems? Examine the strategic risks they pose to regional stability. Suggest measures India should adopt to mitigate their misuse.

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Q6. What are lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) and how do they differ from remotely operated systems? Examine the strategic risks they pose to regional stability. Suggest measures India should adopt to mitigate their misuse. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: …

What are the key institutional roles of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the global nuclear governance architecture? How do recent conflicts involving nuclear sites challenge these roles?

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Q4. What are the key institutional roles of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the global nuclear governance architecture? How do recent conflicts involving nuclear sites challenge these roles? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: Iran’s nuclear sites and the …

The collapse of bilateral arms control regimes in the Global North is fuelling a multipolar nuclear race. Analyse. What challenges does this pose for Global South diplomacy?

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Q4. The collapse of bilateral arms control regimes in the Global North is fuelling a multipolar nuclear race. Analyse. What challenges does this pose for Global South diplomacy? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: If thinking on …