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India’s neighbourhood is undergoing simultaneous political churn and economic fragility. Discuss the drivers. Analyse their impact on India’s regional leadership. Identify strategic actions India must pursue to maintain its leadership standing.

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Q4. India’s neighbourhood is undergoing simultaneous political churn and economic fragility. Discuss the drivers. Analyse their impact on India’s regional leadership. Identify strategic actions India must pursue to maintain its leadership standing. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Because multiple neighbours are simultaneously facing political …

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Evaluate India’s role in the re-energising of BIMSTEC in the context of SAARC paralysis. Discuss challenges that still constrain BIMSTEC’s strategic depth.

Topic: Regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Evaluate India’s role in the re-energising of BIMSTEC in the context of SAARC paralysis. Discuss challenges that still constrain BIMSTEC’s strategic depth. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Ongoing stagnation of SAARC and India’s diplomatic emphasis on …

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“SAARC’s stagnation exposes the gap between India’s regional leadership aspirations and regional realities”. Discuss.

Topic: India – SAARC Q4. “SAARC’s stagnation exposes the gap between India’s regional leadership aspirations and regional realities”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: The continuing dormancy of SAARC amidst India’s growing emphasis on alternative regional frameworks like BIMSTEC, reflecting tensions between India’s regional leadership ambitions and the realities of …

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The low level of intra-regional trade in South Asia reflects deeper trust and security deficits. Analyse the roots of this deficit and its impact on regional economic potential. Also suggest a pathway for balanced progress.

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations Q3. The low level of intra-regional trade in South Asia reflects deeper trust and security deficits. Analyse the roots of this deficit and its impact on regional economic potential. Also suggest a pathway for balanced progress. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In light of …

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Examine the role of BIMSTEC in enabling inclusive development across its member states. How can economic cooperation be improved for better outcomes? What role can multilateral funding play in BIMSTEC’s developmental agenda?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Examine the role of BIMSTEC in enabling inclusive development across its member states. How can economic cooperation be improved for better outcomes? What role can multilateral funding play in BIMSTEC’s developmental agenda? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why …

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BIMSTEC Youth Summit

Source:  BS Context: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports officially inaugurated the first BIMSTEC Youth Summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, focused on promoting cooperation and developing leadership abilities among the youth from BIMSTEC nations. About BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025: Origin: BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 was conceptualized or proposed during the 4th BIMSTEC Summit (Held …

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India’s Neighbourhood Policy

Syllabus: International Relation Source:  IE  Context: India’s neighbourhood policy is under scrutiny as its relations with several neighbouring countries face challenges. With a history of deep cultural and historical ties, India’s approach to its neighbours must balance its growing global aspirations with regional sensitivities. India’s Neighbourhood Policy: Neighbourhood First Policy: Emphasizes prioritizing relations with immediate …

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BIMSTEC

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context:  The BIMSTEC Charter, which came into force on May 20, 2024, grants the organization a ‘legal personality,’ enabling it to welcome new members and observers. This milestone allows BIMSTEC to engage in structured diplomatic dialogue with other countries and groupings. The charter reaffirms India’s dedication to fostering …

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Development in India’s northeast region

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation   Source: TH  Context: The region comprising India’s eight north-eastern States is undergoing dramatic change.   Dramatic changes witnessed by the region: It has overcome several (but not all) security challenges and is …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 02 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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BIMSTEC:

GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Important International Institutions.   Context: June 6 marked the completion of 25 years since the 1997 Bangkok Declaration launched a modest grouping (of Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand), with the acronym, BIST-EC. Three countries (Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar) joined it later to make it the Bay of Bengal Initiative for …

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The changing dynamics of the world order could provide BIMSTEC the opportunity to expand its role. Can BIMSTEC be an alternative to SAARC? Examine.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 4. The changing dynamics of the world order could provide BIMSTEC the opportunity to expand its role. Can BIMSTEC be an alternative to SAARC? Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Hindu Why the question: June 6 marked the completion of 25 years since the 1997 Bangkok Declaration …

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[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 30 March 2022

  Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies 1. Along with urbanization, the unpleasant …

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For India, BIMSTEC allows the confluence of its Act East and the Neighbourhood Policies. Discuss the potential of BIMSTEC in a rapidly changing Indo-Pacific region. (250 words)

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 2. For India, BIMSTEC allows the confluence of its Act East and the Neighbourhood Policies. Discuss the potential of BIMSTEC in a rapidly changing Indo-Pacific region. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: the Hindu   Why the question: Sri Lanka is …

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BIMSTEC:

GS Paper 2: Topic covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.   Context: BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) completes 25 years of the journey this year that began in Bangkok in June 1997. The fifth summit of BIMSTEC will be held in Colombo on …

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