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Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)

Source: MEASubject: International Relations Context: During the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne, Prime Ministers of India and Anthony Albanese launched the Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS). Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) About Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS): What It Is? PACTS …

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Explain the concept of a connector economy. Examine the factors that favour India’s emergence as one. Analyse the challenges that could constrain this transition.

Topic:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. Explain the concept of a connector economy. Examine the factors that favour India’s emergence as one. Analyse the challenges that could constrain this transition. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Difficult Reference: IE Why the question The ongoing reconfiguration of global trade, …

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Explain the significance of Japan in India’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Discuss the areas of growing India-Japan strategic cooperation.

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 …

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How can critical mineral security influence India’s aspirations of becoming a global manufacturing hub? Analyse the major supply-chain risks confronting the country. What should be the key elements of a comprehensive critical minerals strategy?

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Q2. How can critical mineral security influence India’s aspirations of becoming a global manufacturing hub? Analyse the major supply-chain risks confronting the country. What should be the key elements of a comprehensive critical minerals strategy? (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

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“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.

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 …

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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.

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 …

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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?

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 …

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The Indo-Pacific has evolved from a maritime-security construct into a wider strategic-economic framework. Elucidate.

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 …

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Discuss the role of private sector participation in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Explain how it can strengthen technological capability and supply chain resilience.

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology Q6. Discuss the role of private sector participation in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Explain how it can strengthen technological capability and supply chain resilience. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Growing importance of private sector participation in India’s defence manufacturing and indigenisation efforts, …

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Trade policy uncertainty is a hidden cost that disproportionately burdens developing exporters. Examine its impact on investment and supply-chain decisions.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. Trade policy uncertainty is a hidden cost that disproportionately burdens developing exporters. Examine its impact on investment and supply-chain decisions. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Rising tariff volatility and differentiated market access, as highlighted …

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United States–India Interim Trade Agreement

Source:  PIB Subject:  Economy/International Relations Context: India and the United States have announced a framework for a United States–India Interim Trade Agreement, marking a major breakthrough in reciprocal market access and tariff realignments. About United States–India Interim Trade Agreement: What it is? The U.S.–India Interim Trade Agreement is a temporary, outcome-oriented trade framework designed to …

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Trade diplomacy works best when it converts market access into strategic trust. Assess how the India–U.S. trade deal can strengthen broader bilateral ties.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q3. Trade diplomacy works best when it converts market access into strategic trust. Assess how the India–U.S. trade deal can strengthen broader bilateral ties. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In the era of geo-economics, trade agreements …

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The Asia-Pacific trade slowdown signals a structural realignment, not a cyclical downturn. Assess the factors driving this realignment. Analyse its impact on regional economic diplomacy. Discuss the strategic adjustments required by India.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q3. The Asia-Pacific trade slowdown signals a structural realignment, not a cyclical downturn. Assess the factors driving this realignment. Analyse its impact on regional economic diplomacy. Discuss the strategic adjustments required by India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why …

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What role do advanced manufacturing technologies play in improving supply-chain resilience? Evaluate their strategic relevance.

Topic: Science & Technology Q5. What role do advanced manufacturing technologies play in improving supply-chain resilience? Evaluate their strategic relevance. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Recurring global supply-chain disruptions have pushed advanced manufacturing to the centre of economic resilience debates, making it a high-relevance GS-3 science and technology issue. Key …

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Examine the design and objectives of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). Analyse its strategic significance for regional economic architecture.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. Q3. Examine the design and objectives of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). Analyse its strategic significance for regional economic architecture. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Developments in IPEF negotiations and India’s selective participation have renewed debates on its economic …

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“Economic interdependence has failed to dilute strategic rivalry”. Examine the structural imbalance in India–China trade. Evaluate its impact on India’s economic security.

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 …

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