Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. “India’s maritime security is increasingly linked to its ability to develop strategic infrastructure in remote island territories.” Examine the significance of island development projects for India’s maritime interests. Assess the associated ecological concerns. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Great …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Q4. “The long-term relevance of the Quad may lie more in technology and supply chains than in naval cooperation.” Examine the emerging areas of Quad cooperation and their significance for India’s strategic interests. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Explain the significance of the ASEAN centrality principle for India’s engagement with Indonesia. How does it influence regional cooperation? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The growing importance of the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN-led regional architecture has …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Analyse the evolving nature of India-Oman relations. How does the partnership contribute to India’s strategic objectives in West Asia? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India’s engagement with Oman has acquired greater strategic significance amid geopolitical …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Examine the significance of India–South Korea relations in the context of the Indo-Pacific region. Evaluate the role of economic cooperation in strengthening strategic ties. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Indo-Pacific region has become central …
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 …
Topic: linkages of organized crime with terrorism Q6. “India’s geographical location makes it vulnerable not only to drug trafficking but also to becoming a transit hub in global narcotics chains.” Assess the strategic risks arising from India’s transit-route vulnerability. Outline measures to strengthen surveillance against narcotics trafficking. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Q4. The Indo-Pacific has evolved from a maritime-security construct into a wider strategic-economic framework. Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Indo-Pacific has emerged as the central geopolitical and geo-economic theatre of the 21st century due …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. “Targeting civilian infrastructure during conflicts undermines the norms of international humanitarian law.” Examine this assertion. Assess the challenges in enforcing such norms. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Rising instances of attacks on civilian infrastructure in …
Topic: Science & Technology Q5. Describe the significance of India’s Deep Ocean Mission. Evaluate its strategic and economic implications. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Growing emphasis on blue economy, critical minerals and ocean governance makes India’s Deep Ocean Mission. Key Demand of the question The question requires highlighting the core …
Source: ANI Subject: Security Context: The Indian Navy marked a major indigenous shipbuilding milestone with the launch of Shachi (Yard 1280), the first of eleven Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs), at Goa Shipyard Limited. About Launch of First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 1280, Shachi): What It Is? Shachi is the lead ship …
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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 …
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space Q6. Explain the difference between GPS jamming and GPS spoofing. Discuss their implications for modern navigation systems used in aviation and maritime sectors. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent incidents of GPS interference around the Strait of Hormuz and other conflict zones …
Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security Q6. “Maritime domain awareness has become the backbone of modern naval security architecture.” Examine its significance for monitoring maritime threats. Discuss how it strengthens coastal security. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Maritime security architecture and surveillance …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. Evaluate the implications of West Asian instability for India’s energy security and diaspora protection. What diplomatic strategies should India adopt? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question West Asian instability is a recurring theme due to its …
Source: FP Subject: Mapping Context: Iran temporarily shut parts of the Strait of Hormuz to conduct live-fire military drills named “Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz.” This rare move coincided with indirect nuclear talks in Geneva and served as a strategic signal to the U.S. amid escalating regional tensions. About Strait of Hormuz: What …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Analyse the strategic rationale of India–France relations in the post-Cold War era. Discuss how strategic autonomy shapes their foreign policy convergence. Suggest measures to upgrade the partnership for a multipolar Indo-Pacific. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the …
Source: DD News Subject: Mapping Context: Patrick Herminie, President of Seychelles, will pay a state visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister of India. About Seychelles: What is it? Seychelles is a sovereign island country and archipelagic state comprising 115 islands, known for its high human development, blue economy focus, and strategic maritime …
