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“Strategic autonomy is increasingly about expanding choices rather than maintaining equidistance among competing powers.” Analyse the changing meaning of strategic autonomy in India’s foreign policy.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Strategic autonomy is increasingly about expanding choices rather than maintaining equidistance among competing powers.” Analyse the changing meaning of strategic autonomy in India’s foreign policy. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The evolution of India’s strategic …

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“The Saudi Arabia–Türkiye–Pakistan defence pact represents strategic diversification rather than the emergence of a conventional military alliance.” Assess its significance for India’s strategic interests.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “The Saudi Arabia–Türkiye–Pakistan defence pact represents strategic diversification rather than the emergence of a conventional military alliance.” Assess its significance for India’s strategic interests. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question In the context of the emerging …

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“A fragmented ASEAN weakens not only Southeast Asian security but also the vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.” Assess the implications for India. Also outline measures to reinforce regional cooperation.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “A fragmented ASEAN weakens not only Southeast Asian security but also the vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.” Assess the implications for India. Also outline measures to reinforce regional cooperation. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why …

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“India–Canada relations have moved beyond traditional people-to-people ties towards a broader strategic partnership.” Assess the emerging pillars of bilateral cooperation. Highlight the challenges affecting the relationship.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “India–Canada relations have moved beyond traditional people-to-people ties towards a broader strategic partnership.” Assess the emerging pillars of bilateral cooperation. Highlight the challenges affecting the relationship. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India–Canada relations have witnessed …

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“The growing weaponization of trade has blurred the distinction between economic policy and geopolitical coercion.” Comment.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. “The growing weaponization of trade has blurred the distinction between economic policy and geopolitical coercion.” Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Growing use of tariffs, sanctions, export controls and supply-chain restrictions as instruments of geopolitical …

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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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“The growing use of unilateral sanctions reflects the increasing fragmentation of the international order.” Explain the trend. Evaluate its impact on developing countries such as India.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. “The growing use of unilateral sanctions reflects the increasing fragmentation of the international order.” Explain the trend. Evaluate its impact on developing countries such as India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The increasing use of …

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“Africa is no longer a beneficiary of development cooperation but a key stakeholder in shaping its future.” Discuss the implications for India’s foreign policy priorities.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Africa is no longer a beneficiary of development cooperation but a key stakeholder in shaping its future.” Discuss the implications for India’s foreign policy priorities. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Africa is emerging as a …

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“The erosion of international law reflects the growing tension between power politics and normative order.” Examine the factors contributing to the weakening of international legal norms and the consequences for international stability. Suggest measures to strengthen the rules-based order.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Q4. “The erosion of international law reflects the growing tension between power politics and normative order.” Examine the factors contributing to the weakening of international legal norms and the consequences for international stability. Suggest measures to strengthen the rules-based order. (15 …

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Discuss the significance of India-Italy relations in the context of India’s evolving engagement with Europe. Analyse the major sectors driving the partnership.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Discuss the significance of India-Italy relations in the context of India’s evolving engagement with Europe. Analyse the major sectors driving the partnership. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question India’s engagement with Europe is increasingly expanding into …

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Examine the strategic motivations behind the recent thaw in US-China relations. How could it reshape Asian geopolitics?

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries Q4. Examine the strategic motivations behind the recent thaw in US-China relations. How could it reshape Asian geopolitics? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Recent shifts in global geopolitics marked by renewed diplomatic engagement between the United States and China, …

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“In a multipolar world, alignment is increasingly situational rather than structural”. Discuss this shift. Examine its impact on India’s external engagements

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Q4. “In a multipolar world, alignment is increasingly situational rather than structural”. Discuss this shift. Examine its impact on India’s external engagements. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The evolving multipolar world and recent geopolitical crises have …

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Evaluate the implications of West Asian instability for India’s energy security and diaspora protection. What diplomatic strategies should India adopt?

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. Evaluate the implications of West Asian instability for India’s energy security and diaspora protection. What diplomatic strategies should India adopt? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question West Asian instability is a recurring theme due to its …

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“India’s engagement with Israel today is driven as much by technology and intelligence cooperation as by geopolitics”. Comment.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “India’s engagement with Israel today is driven as much by technology and intelligence cooperation as by geopolitics”. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India–Israel relations are evolving amid regional instability in West Asia and growing …

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