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“Bhutan’s economic transformation is creating new avenues for India–Bhutan cooperation beyond the traditional development-assistance framework.” Elucidate.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Bhutan’s economic transformation is creating new avenues for India–Bhutan cooperation beyond the traditional development-assistance framework.” Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Bhutan’s changing development priorities are reshaping India–Bhutan relations from conventional development assistance towards a …

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Identify the factors that have historically limited India–New Zealand relations. How can the new FTA help overcome this underdevelopment?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s Q4. Identify the factors that have historically limited India–New Zealand relations. How can the new FTA help overcome this underdevelopment? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question India–New Zealand relations remained below potential and whether the new FTA can …

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“India’s digital public infrastructure can become an instrument of its external economic engagement.” Explain the economic significance of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Evaluate its potential to strengthen India’s position in the global digital economy.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT Q5. “India’s digital public infrastructure can become an instrument of its external economic engagement.” Explain the economic significance of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Evaluate its potential to strengthen India’s position in the global digital economy. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The increasing importance …

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“Managing competition with China requires India to combine strategic caution with selective economic engagement.” Assess the factors that should guide India’s approach towards China.

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Q4. “Managing competition with China requires India to combine strategic caution with selective economic engagement.” Assess the factors that should guide India’s approach towards China. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Evolving India-China relations, changing geopolitical dynamics, and the need to balance national security with …

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Explain the importance of India-New Zealand relations in the evolving Indo-Pacific. Discuss the areas of cooperation that can deepen bilateral ties.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Explain the importance of India-New Zealand relations in the evolving Indo-Pacific. Discuss the areas of cooperation that can deepen bilateral ties. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India’s engagement with New Zealand has gained momentum through …

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“In an era of geopolitical fragmentation, middle powers are increasingly shaping the global agenda through strategic partnerships.” Evaluate the relevance of India–Germany cooperation in this context.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “In an era of geopolitical fragmentation, middle powers are increasingly shaping the global agenda through strategic partnerships.” Evaluate the relevance of India–Germany cooperation in this context. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Growing geopolitical fragmentation, regional …

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Analyse the evolving nature of India-Oman relations. How does the partnership contribute to India’s strategic objectives in West Asia?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Analyse the evolving nature of India-Oman relations. How does the partnership contribute to India’s strategic objectives in West Asia? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India’s engagement with Oman has acquired greater strategic significance amid geopolitical …

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Examine the significance of India–South Korea relations in the context of the Indo-Pacific region. Evaluate the role of economic cooperation in strengthening strategic ties.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Examine the significance of India–South Korea relations in the context of the Indo-Pacific region. Evaluate the role of economic cooperation in strengthening strategic ties. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Indo-Pacific region has become central …

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The Indo-Pacific has evolved from a maritime-security construct into a wider strategic-economic framework. Elucidate.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Q4. The Indo-Pacific has evolved from a maritime-security construct into a wider strategic-economic framework. Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Indo-Pacific has emerged as the central geopolitical and geo-economic theatre of the 21st century due …

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“Economic diplomacy often acts as a stabilising instrument after periods of diplomatic friction”. Examine this observation in the context of recent India–Canada relations. Discuss the potential of trade agreements in rebuilding strategic trust.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Economic diplomacy often acts as a stabilising instrument after periods of diplomatic friction”. Examine this observation in the context of recent India–Canada relations. Discuss the potential of trade agreements in rebuilding strategic trust. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE …

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Economic engagement has become the primary driver of India’s contemporary relations with the Gulf. Examine this assertion and discuss its strategic implications.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Economic engagement has become the primary driver of India’s contemporary relations with the Gulf. Examine this assertion and discuss its strategic implications. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India’s relations with the Gulf have deepened significantly …

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India–Jordan Joint Statement (2025)

Context: Prime Minister of India visit to Jordan marked 75 years of India–Jordan diplomatic relations, culminating in a joint statement outlining a roadmap for deeper bilateral cooperation. About India–Jordan Joint Statement (2025): Key highlights and outcomes: Political cooperation: Commitment to sustained high-level engagements, regular political consultations and joint working groups; next round to be held …

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“India’s outreach to West Asia increasingly blends economic pragmatism with strategic balancing.” Assess how such engagements strengthen India’s role in the region.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. “India’s outreach to West Asia increasingly blends economic pragmatism with strategic balancing.” Assess how such engagements strengthen India’s role in the region. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Because India’s West Asia outreach is undergoing a …

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“Energy interdependence defines India–Qatar ties, but future trade must diversify beyond hydrocarbons”. How can a proposed Free Trade Agreement reshape this relationship?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Energy interdependence defines India–Qatar ties, but future trade must diversify beyond hydrocarbons”. How can a proposed Free Trade Agreement reshape this relationship? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India and Qatar are moving towards an FTA …

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