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Why has cooperation among Asian middle powers acquired greater strategic relevance? Discuss its implications for India.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Q4. Why has cooperation among Asian middle powers acquired greater strategic relevance? Discuss its implications for India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The question examines the changing geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific, particularly the growing role …

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“In an era of geopolitical fragmentation, middle powers are increasingly shaping the global agenda through strategic partnerships.” Evaluate the relevance of India–Germany cooperation in this context.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “In an era of geopolitical fragmentation, middle powers are increasingly shaping the global agenda through strategic partnerships.” Evaluate the relevance of India–Germany cooperation in this context. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Growing geopolitical fragmentation, regional …

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Explore the significance of defence cooperation in shaping contemporary India-France relations. Also examine the emerging areas of collaboration between the two countries.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Explore the significance of defence cooperation in shaping contemporary India-France relations. Also examine the emerging areas of collaboration between the two countries. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India-France relations have gained renewed significance amid geopolitical …

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“BRICS seeks reform of global governance institutions without seeking to replace them.” Examine the significance of this approach for developing countries.

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 …

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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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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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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.

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 …

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International relations increasingly depend on moral capital. Explain. Also examine why moral consistency enhances diplomatic legitimacy in a multipolar world.

Q7. International relations increasingly depend on moral capital. Explain. Also examine why moral consistency enhances diplomatic legitimacy in a multipolar world. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Global diplomacy today is shaped not only by power but by ethical credibility and trust in a fragmented multipolar world. Key Demand of the …

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UN peacekeeping has helped prevent state collapse in several post-conflict nations. Analyse how peacekeeping contributes to long-term stability. Identify the key operational challenges. Also evaluate its relevance in a multipolar world.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Q4. UN peacekeeping has helped prevent state collapse in several post-conflict nations. Analyse how peacekeeping contributes to long-term stability. Identify the key operational challenges. Also evaluate its relevance in a multipolar world. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: The proposed withdrawal …

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What do Russia-China and Saudi-Iran deals mean for India?

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations   Source: TH  Context: As Russia-China bolster ties, Saudi Arabia-Iran strike a deal (with China’s mediation), India’s tightrope walk gets tougher ahead of a number of crucial meetings – G7, G20, SCO and Quad.   Recent global developments:   Other developments: AUKUS: US, Australia and UK announced the 3-phase …

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