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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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Trade diplomacy works best when it converts market access into strategic trust. Assess how the India–U.S. trade deal can strengthen broader bilateral ties.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q3. Trade diplomacy works best when it converts market access into strategic trust. Assess how the India–U.S. trade deal can strengthen broader bilateral ties. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In the era of geo-economics, trade agreements …

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Pax Silica Initiative

Source:  IE Subject:  International Relations Context: The United States has announced that India will be invited to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative next month as part of efforts to stabilise and deepen India-US strategic and trade ties. Pax Silica aims to secure silicon, semiconductors and AI-critical supply chains amid rising geopolitical and technology competition. …

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India–US relations have entered a phase of strategic inertia rather than strategic drift. Identify the structural factors contributing to this inertia. Analyse its implications for India’s foreign policy autonomy.

Topic: effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Q4. India–US relations have entered a phase of strategic inertia rather than strategic drift. Identify the structural factors contributing to this inertia. Analyse its implications for India’s foreign policy autonomy. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The …

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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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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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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Illegal Migration and Deportation of Indians from the United States

General Studies-2; Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Introduction The recent deportation of over 100 illegal Indian immigrants from the United States underscores the strict enforcement of immigration laws by the US administration. It also highlights the socio-economic conditions in India that drive people to …

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U.S.-India COMPACT Initiative

Source:  FE Context: India and the U.S. launched the U.S.-India COMPACT initiative to strengthen defense, trade, and technology cooperation, marking a new milestone in bilateral relations. About U.S.-India COMPACT Initiative: What is the U.S.-India COMPACT Initiative? The S.-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century is a strategic …

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USAID Freeze

Syllabus: International Relations Source:  TH Context: Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump, on his first day of his second term, imposed a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance to reassess program efficiency and alignment with U.S. foreign policy. About the United States Agency for International Development (USAID): What is USAID? Formation: Established in 1961 under an Act …

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Innovation Handshake

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: The Economic Times  Context: India and the United States have officially launched the “Innovation Handshake” agenda, a collaborative effort aimed at deepening bilateral ties in technology. The “Innovation Handshake” signals a commitment to strengthen the start-up ecosystem and promote cooperation in Critical and Emerging Technologies. The concept, developed under …

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India-US Partnership

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Bilateral Relations   Source: TH  Context: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States marked a major step forward in India-US ties, with several significant agreements and partnerships being established.    Key highlights of the visit:   About INDUS-X: It will facilitate joint defence technology innovation; co-production of advanced …

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