Source: TOI Subject: Mapping Context: Prime Minister of India congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her landmark electoral victory in Japan’s House of Representatives, marking a historic mandate for her coalition. About Japan: What it is? Japan is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system, governed under the 1947 Constitution, where the Emperor is a ceremonial head …
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 …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. US tariff escalation has converted a commercial dispute into a strategic bargaining instrument. How has this shift altered India’s diplomatic leverage in bilateral negotiations? What does it mean for India’s China-balancing role in the Indo-Pacific? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium …
Source: TP Subject: Mapping Context: India hosted the 7th Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) NSA-level meeting in New Delhi, reaffirming commitment to regional maritime security amid a rapidly evolving Indo-Pacific environment. Seychelles also announced its decision to join CSC as a full member, marking an important expansion of the grouping. About India Hosts Colombo Security Conclave …
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Topic: India – China Q3. “Economic interdependence has failed to dilute strategic rivalry”. Examine the structural imbalance in India–China trade. Evaluate its impact on India’s economic security. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Amid rising India–China tensions where growing trade dependence coexists with geopolitical rivalry, testing India’s economic security and strategic …
Source: IT Context: Pakistan has proposed allowing the United States to build and operate a commercial deep-water port at Pasni, Balochistan, aimed at exporting critical minerals like copper and rare earths. About Port of Pasni: What it is? The Port of Pasni is a small deep-water harbour in Balochistan’s Gwadar district, equipped with a fish …
Source: IT Context: Bangladesh and the United States will conduct three joint exercises (Tiger Lightning, Tiger Shark, Pacific Angel) and launch the RQ-21 UAS program in 2025 to enhance interoperability and regional security. About Major U.S.-Led Military Exercises Around India: Exercise Tiger Lightning 2025: Host: Bangladesh Participants: Bangladesh Army and U.S. Army Pacific Aim: Improve …
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Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “India–Japan relations are evolving from infrastructure cooperation to technology-centric strategic partnership”. Analyse this transformation with reference to recent developments. How does this shift reshape their role in the Indo-Pacific? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question PM’s …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. “US reconciliation with Pakistan is transactional rather than strategic”. In this context, what recalibrations should India make in its foreign policy? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent US outreach to Pakistan, including military engagements and …
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’ …
Source: TOI Context: The United States Navy will construct two military boat repair facilities in Palawan, Philippines, facing the South China Sea, to strengthen maritime security amid rising tensions with China in the contested region. About South China Sea: What It Is? The South China Sea is the largest marginal sea of the western Pacific …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Q4. India-Australia defence cooperation has moved beyond symbolic ties towards operational synergy. Examine this transformation. What challenges remain in deepening integration between the two nations? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Australia’s view of India …
Syllabus: International Relations Source: NDTV Context: India and Japan have held high-level bilateral discussions to deepen cooperation in maritime affairs, including port digitisation, shipbuilding, and the employment of Indian seafarers, marking a new phase in strategic maritime collaboration. Key Highlight about India-Japan Maritime Relation: Investment and Infrastructure: Japan showed interest in investing in Indian shipyards …
Source: TOI Context: The United States has approved a $131 million defense sale to India, including SeaVision maritime domain awareness software, training, and support. About SeaVision Software: What is SeaVision Software? SeaVision is a web-based maritime domain awareness (MDA) tool that aggregates and visualizes vessel tracking data to support security, safety, and environmental missions. Developed …
General Studies-2; Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Introduction PM Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Thailand for the BIMSTEC summit symbolizes a high-level political push to align India’s regional outreach with its core foreign policy doctrines: Neighbourhood First and Act East. This convergence highlights India’s pursuit of regional integration, strategic autonomy, and a rules-based …
Source: WION Context: China has launched its largest military drills in the Taiwan Strait, with the PLA’s Shandong aircraft carrier conducting operations east of Taiwan, escalating regional tensions. About Taiwan Strait: What is the Taiwan Strait? A narrow sea passage separating Taiwan Island from mainland China’s Fujian Province. Considered a geopolitical hotspot due to cross-strait …
Syllabus: International Relations Source: PIB Context: Prime Minister of India met U.S. President during an official working visit to Washington, D.C., in February 2025, reaffirming the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Key Outcomes of India-U.S. Summit: Defense & Security Cooperation: New 10-Year Framework for Major Defense Partnership to enhance interoperability and co-production of defense systems. …
Introduction: India and USA have reaffirmed their commitment to promote regional stability and rule of law at the fourth 2 plus 2 Ministerial Dialogue held in Washington. India’s Defence and External Affairs Ministers and their US counterparts undertook a comprehensive review of cross-cutting issues in the India-US bilateral agenda related to Foreign Policy, Defense …
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Introduction: One of the signs of India’s growing centrality in the Indo-Pacific strategic architecture is its burgeoning engagement with key western nations. Even countries which have been lackadaisical in their regional outreach so far have begun to approach the Indo-Pacific with a new seriousness and have been reaching out to India. The growth …
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