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“In contemporary diplomacy, the influence of a nation increasingly depends on its ability to mobilise people-to-people capital alongside state power”. Elucidate.

Topic: Indian diaspora Q4. “In contemporary diplomacy, the influence of a nation increasingly depends on its ability to mobilise people-to-people capital alongside state power”. Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The growing role of the Indian diaspora, soft power and public diplomacy in India’s foreign policy has made people-to-people engagement …

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“People-to-people ties are indispensable for sustaining long-term strategic partnerships.” Examine the factors limiting such engagement.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “People-to-people ties are indispensable for sustaining long-term strategic partnerships.” Examine the factors limiting such engagement. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The growing emphasis on educational diplomacy, diaspora engagement and societal exchanges in international relations has …

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Explain the significance of Japan in India’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Discuss the areas of growing India-Japan strategic cooperation.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Explain the significance of Japan in India’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Discuss the areas of growing India-Japan strategic cooperation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Japan is emerging as a key strategic partner for India in the evolving …

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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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“Great-power competition often constrains the strategic choices of middle powers.” Analyse the implications of U.S.-China rivalry for India’s foreign policy. Discuss the opportunities and limitations arising from it.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Great-power competition often constrains the strategic choices of middle powers.” Analyse the implications of U.S.-China rivalry for India’s foreign policy. Discuss the opportunities and limitations arising from it. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The intensifying …

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Explain the concept of federal diplomacy in the Indian context. Identify the opportunities it presents and the challenges it creates. Suggest institutional mechanisms to improve Centre-State coordination in foreign policy.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q3. Explain the concept of federal diplomacy in the Indian context. Identify the opportunities it presents and the challenges it creates. Suggest institutional mechanisms to improve Centre-State coordination in foreign policy. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question …

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“India’s diaspora has evolved from being a passive cultural bridge to an active strategic asset in foreign policy.” Discuss this statement. Evaluate the challenges in leveraging the diaspora effectively.

Topic: Indian diaspora. Q3.  “India’s diaspora has evolved from being a passive cultural bridge to an active strategic asset in foreign policy.” Discuss this statement. Evaluate the challenges in leveraging the diaspora effectively. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To assess the growing role of Indian diaspora in foreign policy and …

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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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The Indian diaspora has emerged as a strategic asset in India’s foreign policy, but its mobilization remains uneven across regions. Comment.

Topic: Indian Diaspora and Government’s policy towards Indian diaspora Q3. The Indian diaspora has emerged as a strategic asset in India’s foreign policy, but its mobilization remains uneven across regions. Comment. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The diaspora has gained prominence in foreign policy due to India’s rising global role, …

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Discuss the role of Buddhist art, symbols, and philosophy as instruments of India’s cultural diplomacy in the 21st century.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Q1. Discuss the role of Buddhist art, symbols, and philosophy as instruments of India’s cultural diplomacy in the 21st century. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: Shows India’s strategic use of Buddhist …

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What role does Singapore play in India’s Act East policy? Assess the opportunities and challenges in this engagement.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. What role does Singapore play in India’s Act East policy? Assess the opportunities and challenges in this engagement. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India–Singapore ties were recently upgraded with new agreements in digital assets, fintech, …

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“India–Japan relations are evolving from infrastructure cooperation to technology-centric strategic partnership”. Analyse this transformation with reference to recent developments. How does this shift reshape their role in the Indo-Pacific?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “India–Japan relations are evolving from infrastructure cooperation to technology-centric strategic partnership”. Analyse this transformation with reference to recent developments. How does this shift reshape their role in the Indo-Pacific? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question PM’s …

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Defence diplomacy has become a tool of foreign policy projection in the 21st century. Analyse with reference to India–Saudi Arabia defence cooperation. How does this affect India’s wider West Asia strategy?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Defence diplomacy has become a tool of foreign policy projection in the 21st century. Analyse with reference to India–Saudi Arabia defence cooperation. How does this affect India’s wider West Asia strategy? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the …

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To what extent is strategic autonomy viable for India in a globalised world? Discuss India’s evolving relationship with the U.S. Examine the tensions between alignment and self-reliance.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. To what extent is strategic autonomy viable for India in a globalised world? Discuss India’s evolving relationship with the U.S. Examine the tensions between alignment and self-reliance. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: U.S. President Donald …

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Assess how India’s participation in G-7 outreach summits reflects its evolving role in global conflict resolution. Discuss the opportunities and risks involved.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Q4. Assess how India’s participation in G-7 outreach summits reflects its evolving role in global conflict resolution. Discuss the opportunities and risks involved. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: India’s increasing engagements with G-7 amidst …

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Simla Agreement 1972

Source:  NDTV Context: Pakistan suspended the 1972 Simla Agreement and closed the Wagah border, in retaliation to India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. About the Simla Agreement 1972: What is it? A bilateral treaty signed between India and Pakistan on July 2, 1972, to formalize peace after …

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With a special emphasis on fundamental Principles of India’s foreign policy, trace its evolution since independence.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 2. With a special emphasis on fundamental Principles of India’s foreign policy, trace its evolution since independence. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 …

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India needs an integrated foreign policy that can respond to the imperatives of building domestic capabilities, developing geo-economic partnerships, and constructing geopolitical coalitions with like-minded countries. Examine.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 1. India needs an integrated foreign policy that can respond to the imperatives of building domestic capabilities, developing geo-economic partnerships, and constructing geopolitical coalitions with like-minded countries. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Indian Express Why the question: As India …

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Insights Daily Current Events January 07, 2014

FROM INSIGHTS MAGAZINE TEAM ARCHIVES January 07, 2014   NATIONAL & SOCIAL ISSUES The Food Security Act- an initiative to avert malnutrition Food security refers to household’s physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that fulfills the dietary needs and food preferences of that household for living an active and healthy life. …

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