Source: TH Subject: International Relations Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally acknowledged a new world order in Parliament, signaling a transition from the traditional policy of strategic autonomy toward a more proactive, interest-based framework centered on the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. About From Strategic Autonomy to Viksit Bharat: Reframing India’s Foreign Policy What it …
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General Studies-2; Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction The visit of Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India marks a significant departure from tradition, being his first major bilateral visit outside the EU and the US. It occurs amidst global shifts—US trade volatility (the “Trump era” legacy), tensions …
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Source: BT Subject: International Relations Context: India and the European Union are in the final stage of negotiating a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to significantly boost India’s exports and diversify trade amid rising global protectionism. About India–EU FTA: What it is? The India–EU Free Trade Agreement is a comprehensive trade pact …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “The India–EU FTA is more than an economic negotiation, it is a test of India’s strategic alignment with Europe”. Analyse this statement. What broader implications does it hold for India’s global trade strategy? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH …
General Studies-2; Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction In an era defined by shifting global power equations, the partnership between India and the European Union (EU) is gaining new significance. This collaboration is no longer restricted to rhetoric but is gradually transforming into a strategic alignment shaped …
