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Discuss the significance of the Quad in strengthening a free, open and resilient Indo-Pacific. How does cooperation in critical minerals expand the scope of the grouping?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Discuss the significance of the Quad in strengthening a free, open and resilient Indo-Pacific. How does cooperation in critical minerals expand the scope of the grouping? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The growing strategic importance …

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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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Evaluate the impact of geopolitical rivalries within BRICS on its long-term effectiveness. How can India contribute towards preserving strategic coherence within the bloc?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Evaluate the impact of geopolitical rivalries within BRICS on its long-term effectiveness. How can India contribute towards preserving strategic coherence within the bloc? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The growing expansion of BRICS, internal geopolitical …

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India’s renewed engagement with the Caribbean reflects a transition from diaspora-centric diplomacy to multidimensional strategic cooperation. Evaluate the opportunities and constraints in deepening India–Caribbean relations.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. India’s renewed engagement with the Caribbean reflects a transition from diaspora-centric diplomacy to multidimensional strategic cooperation. Evaluate the opportunities and constraints in deepening India–Caribbean relations. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question India’s expanding engagement with the …

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Discuss the significance of the U.S.–Iran ceasefire for regional stability in West Asia. Explain its implications for India’s foreign policy.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q3. Discuss the significance of the U.S.–Iran ceasefire for regional stability in West Asia. Explain its implications for India’s foreign policy. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent developments like the U.S.–Iran ceasefire (2026) highlight the intersection …

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What is techno-diplomacy? Explain its key features. Discuss its growing relevance in contemporary foreign relations.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Q4. What is techno-diplomacy? Explain its key features. Discuss its growing relevance in contemporary foreign relations. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The increasing centrality of technology in global power politics, along with recent developments in AI, …

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“India’s West Asia policy has evolved from a reactive approach to a multi-dimensional strategic engagement”. Analyse this transformation in the context of recent regional conflicts. Discuss the measures required to strengthen India’s approach.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. “India’s West Asia policy has evolved from a reactive approach to a multi-dimensional strategic engagement”. Analyse this transformation in the context of recent regional conflicts. Discuss the measures required to strengthen India’s approach. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH …

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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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Examine the implications of the expansion of BRICS for global governance. Analyse its significance for India’s economic and strategic interests. Suggest how India should shape its role within the grouping.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Examine the implications of the expansion of BRICS for global governance. Analyse its significance for India’s economic and strategic interests. Suggest how India should shape its role within the grouping. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question …

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Examine the evolving role of regional and plurilateral groupings in global governance. Analyse their relevance for India’s foreign policy. Suggest how India should prioritise its engagements.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Examine the evolving role of regional and plurilateral groupings in global governance. Analyse their relevance for India’s foreign policy. Suggest how India should prioritise its engagements. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To assess understanding of …

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Account for India’s critical minerals strategy in the context of geopolitical competition. Explain the role played by plurilateral arrangements. Also identify the principal challenges ahead.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Q3. Account for India’s critical minerals strategy in the context of geopolitical competition. Explain the role played by plurilateral arrangements. Also identify the principal challenges ahead. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Critical minerals have become central …

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The proposed Board of Peace reflects an attempt at alternative multilateralism rather than an outright rejection of the existing multilateral order. Examine the validity of this statement. Analyse its implications for global governance institutions. Also discuss the considerations that should guide India’s engagement with such initiatives.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q3. The proposed Board of Peace reflects an attempt at alternative multilateralism rather than an outright rejection of the existing multilateral order. Examine the validity of this statement. Analyse its implications for global governance institutions. Also discuss the considerations that should …

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“Diaspora reputation has emerged as a strategic asset in contemporary international relations”. Evaluate this statement with reference to India’s global standing. Assess the limits of diaspora-led soft power.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Diaspora reputation has emerged as a strategic asset in contemporary international relations”. Evaluate this statement with reference to India’s global standing. Assess the limits of diaspora-led soft power. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The growing …

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Democratic backsliding in India’s neighbourhood erodes normative influence and enables adversarial networks to expand. Discuss with reference to Bangladesh. Suggest India’s strategic course corrections.

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations Q4. Democratic backsliding in India’s neighbourhood erodes normative influence and enables adversarial networks to expand. Discuss with reference to Bangladesh. Suggest India’s strategic course corrections. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question To assess the impact of democratic erosion in neighbouring states on India’s regional influence …

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Examine the design and objectives of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). Analyse its strategic significance for regional economic architecture.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. Q3. Examine the design and objectives of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). Analyse its strategic significance for regional economic architecture. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Developments in IPEF negotiations and India’s selective participation have renewed debates on its economic …

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“Strategic autonomy in the 21st century lies not in isolation, but in diversification”. Substantiate this in the context of India’s engagements with major powers.

Topic: Introduction and Evolution of India’s Foreign Policy Q4. “Strategic autonomy in the 21st century lies not in isolation, but in diversification”. Substantiate this in the context of India’s engagements with major powers. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: India’s evolving foreign policy emphasizes strategic diversification rather than isolation in an …

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India and the Multipolar West: Challenges and Opportunities

Syllabus: International Relation Source:  IE Context: India’s foreign policy is adapting to the evolving “multipolar West,” marked by internal divisions among Western powers and Europe’s pursuit of strategic autonomy. This shifting balance offers India new opportunities for global engagement and diversified partnerships. About India and the Multipolar West: Challenges and Opportunities Trends in a Changing …

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India’s extended neighbourhood is increasingly shaped by shifting security alignments. Discuss the implications of the Saudi–Pakistan defence pact. How should India recalibrate its strategic calculus?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. India’s extended neighbourhood is increasingly shaped by shifting security alignments. Discuss the implications of the Saudi–Pakistan defence pact. How should India recalibrate its strategic calculus? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The recent Saudi–Pakistan defence pact …

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