Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. Analyse the significance of scenario-based strategic planning in foreign policy formulation. Why is it increasingly necessary? Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Growing geopolitical uncertainty, conflicts and technological disruptions have highlighted the need for anticipatory policymaking instead of …
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate Q4. Discuss how emerging technologies are reshaping the nature of global governance. What challenges does this pose to existing multilateral institutions? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Difficult Reference: TH Why the question China’s launch of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) in 2026 has highlighted …
Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations Q4. Discuss the role of water diplomacy in India’s relations with neighbouring countries. Analyse the major constraints affecting its effectiveness. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India’s water diplomacy as an instrument of foreign policy and tests understanding of the opportunities and challenges in managing …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “The evolution of India–Australia relations reflects a shift from issue-based engagement to comprehensive strategic cooperation.” Explain the factors responsible for this transformation. Bring out the role of energy cooperation in this process. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why …
Topic: Indian diaspora Q4. “In contemporary diplomacy, the influence of a nation increasingly depends on its ability to mobilise people-to-people capital alongside state power”. Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The growing role of the Indian diaspora, soft power and public diplomacy in India’s foreign policy has made people-to-people engagement …
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Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “India’s engagement with Indonesia has evolved from maritime cooperation to a multidimensional strategic partnership.” Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question India–Indonesia relations have gained renewed momentum through recent high-level engagements and expanding cooperation in defence, …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “People-to-people ties are indispensable for sustaining long-term strategic partnerships.” Examine the factors limiting such engagement. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The growing emphasis on educational diplomacy, diaspora engagement and societal exchanges in international relations has …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Explain the significance of Japan in India’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Discuss the areas of growing India-Japan strategic cooperation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Japan is emerging as a key strategic partner for India in the evolving …
Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Q4. “Managing competition with China requires India to combine strategic caution with selective economic engagement.” Assess the factors that should guide India’s approach towards China. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Evolving India-China relations, changing geopolitical dynamics, and the need to balance national security with …
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Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Soft power is increasingly becoming a strategic instrument rather than merely a cultural asset in international relations. Discuss its relevance for India’s diplomatic outreach. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Soft power has emerged as an …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “BRICS seeks reform of global governance institutions without seeking to replace them.” Examine the significance of this approach for developing countries. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question BRICS expansion and growing calls for reform of global …
