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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.

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 …

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“Peace cannot be reduced to treaties and trade agreements. It requires a deeper societal and cultural engagement”. Elucidate.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q3. “Peace cannot be reduced to treaties and trade agreements. It requires a deeper societal and cultural engagement”. Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Growing global conflicts and the limits of treaty-based diplomacy have revived debates …

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“India’s diaspora has evolved from being a passive cultural bridge to an active strategic asset in foreign policy.” Discuss this statement. Evaluate the challenges in leveraging the diaspora effectively.

Topic: Indian diaspora. Q3.  “India’s diaspora has evolved from being a passive cultural bridge to an active strategic asset in foreign policy.” Discuss this statement. Evaluate the challenges in leveraging the diaspora effectively. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To assess the growing role of Indian diaspora in foreign policy and …

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India is exporting students at scale, but failing to build itself as a credible global study destination. Examine this paradox. Outline key priority policy measures to correct it.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education. Q3. India is exporting students at scale, but failing to build itself as a credible global study destination. Examine this paradox. Outline key priority policy measures to correct it. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Higher education …

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China’s Panda Diplomacy

Context: China recalled its giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei from Japan ahead of schedule amid rising bilateral tensions, highlighting how panda diplomacy is increasingly constrained by geopolitics, nationalism, and animal-welfare controversies. About China’s Panda Diplomacy: What it is? Panda diplomacy refers to the practice by China of gifting (earlier) or long-term leasing (now) …

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“Soft power today functions less as passive attraction and more as an instrument of strategic communication.” Discuss this assertion. Analyse its application in India’s foreign policy. Examine the limitations of relying on soft power in contemporary international relations.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Soft power today functions less as passive attraction and more as an instrument of strategic communication.” Discuss this assertion. Analyse its application in India’s foreign policy. Examine the limitations of relying on soft power in contemporary international relations. (15 M) …

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“Diaspora reputation has emerged as a strategic asset in contemporary international relations”. Evaluate this statement with reference to India’s global standing. Assess the limits of diaspora-led soft power.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Diaspora reputation has emerged as a strategic asset in contemporary international relations”. Evaluate this statement with reference to India’s global standing. Assess the limits of diaspora-led soft power. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The growing …

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The diaspora has become India’s informal diplomatic asset, but its political mobilisation creates new vulnerabilities. Evaluate mechanisms to manage such risks.

Topic: Indian diaspora. Q3. The diaspora has become India’s informal diplomatic asset, but its political mobilisation creates new vulnerabilities. Evaluate mechanisms to manage such risks. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Asked due to rising political activism of Indian diaspora abroad, recent diplomatic frictions involving extremist elements, and India’s efforts to …

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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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Discuss the role of Buddhist art, symbols, and philosophy as instruments of India’s cultural diplomacy in the 21st century.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Q1. Discuss the role of Buddhist art, symbols, and philosophy as instruments of India’s cultural diplomacy in the 21st century. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: Shows India’s strategic use of Buddhist …

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“India’s problem is not a silent diaspora but a silent diplomacy.” Examine this statement in the context of India’s engagement with its overseas communities. What measures can be adopted to strengthen India’s public diplomacy?

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora Q4. “India’s problem is not a silent diaspora but a silent diplomacy.” Examine this statement in the context of India’s engagement with its overseas communities. What measures can be adopted to strengthen India’s public diplomacy? (10 M) Difficulty Level: …

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Evaluate how protectionist policies in developed countries affect India’s diaspora. What are the implications for India’s diplomatic leverage?

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. Evaluate how protectionist policies in developed countries affect India’s diaspora. What are the implications for India’s diplomatic leverage? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent protectionist visa and immigration policies in developed nations like the US, …

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Ashokan Pillar

Source:  PTI Context: India unveiled a replica of the Ashokan Pillar at Waskaduwa Sri Subhuthi Viharaya, Sri Lanka, commemorating Emperor Ashoka’s role in introducing Buddhism to the island. About Ashokan Pillar: Origin and Historical Context Built by Emperor Ashoka (3rd Century BCE) after the Kalinga war to communicate his moral transformation. Marked the first architectural …

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Cricket Diplomacy

Context:  Australian Prime Ministers have used cricket not only as a personal passion but also as a diplomatic tool, fostering relations with nations like India, where the game holds immense significance. Role of Cricket Diplomacy in International Relations: Strengthening Bilateral Ties: Cricket acts as a bridge for building friendly relations between nations. Soft Power Projection: …

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