Tag: GS 2 international relations.

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“India’s claim for permanent membership of the UN Security Council rests not merely on its growing capabilities but also on its consistent commitment to multilateralism.” Discuss.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate Q4. “India’s claim for permanent membership of the UN Security Council rests not merely on its growing capabilities but also on its consistent commitment to multilateralism.” Discuss. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The demand for UN Security Council reforms has …

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Explore the significance of defence cooperation in shaping contemporary India-France relations. Also examine the emerging areas of collaboration between the two countries.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Explore the significance of defence cooperation in shaping contemporary India-France relations. Also examine the emerging areas of collaboration between the two countries. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India-France relations have gained renewed significance amid geopolitical …

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“The long-term relevance of the Quad may lie more in technology and supply chains than in naval cooperation.” Examine the emerging areas of Quad cooperation and their significance for India’s strategic interests.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Q4. “The long-term relevance of the Quad may lie more in technology and supply chains than in naval cooperation.” Examine the emerging areas of Quad cooperation and their significance for India’s strategic interests. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why …

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Explain the significance of the ASEAN centrality principle for India’s engagement with Indonesia. How does it influence regional cooperation?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Explain the significance of the ASEAN centrality principle for India’s engagement with Indonesia. How does it influence regional cooperation? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The growing importance of the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN-led regional architecture has …

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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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“Strategic autonomy today is secured not through isolation but through selective technological alliances.” Discuss in the context of India’s participation in Pax Silica. Evaluate the challenges this poses for India’s multi-alignment doctrine.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. “Strategic autonomy today is secured not through isolation but through selective technological alliances.” Discuss in the context of India’s participation in Pax Silica. Evaluate the challenges this poses for India’s multi-alignment doctrine. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why …

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Assess the role of India–Germany cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Analyse how such engagement complements India’s broader regional strategy. Evaluate its impact on regional stability

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q3. Assess the role of India–Germany cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Analyse how such engagement complements India’s broader regional strategy. Evaluate its impact on regional stability. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Indo-Pacific has emerged as …

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“Asymmetric interdependence, if poorly managed, can become a source of diplomatic friction”. Evaluate its implications for India’s regional strategy. Suggest ways to mitigate such risks.

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Q4. “Asymmetric interdependence, if poorly managed, can become a source of diplomatic friction”. Evaluate its implications for India’s regional strategy. Suggest ways to mitigate such risks. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India’s neighbourhood policy increasingly operates in a context of unequal economic, infrastructural and …

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What are the key strategic drivers behind the recent elevation of India–Philippines relations? Assess the role of the Indo-Pacific framework and the Act East Policy in this context.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Q4. What are the key strategic drivers behind the recent elevation of India–Philippines relations? Assess the role of the Indo-Pacific framework and the Act East Policy in this context. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The Philippines’ …

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