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Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. Discuss the implications of emerging divisions within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for regional stability. Assess how these developments affect India’s strategic interests. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent geopolitical shifts and emerging divergences within …
Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, Q1. Examine the causes of the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Assess its significance in transforming political dynamics in West Asia. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Iranian Revolution of …
Source: HT Subject: Mapping Context: Prime Minister of India is undertaking a State visit to Israel at the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. About Israel: What it is? Israel is a resilient democracy located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea in West Asia (the Levant). Established in 1948, it is the …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “India’s engagement with Israel today is driven as much by technology and intelligence cooperation as by geopolitics”. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India–Israel relations are evolving amid regional instability in West Asia and growing …
Source: CNN Subject: International Relations Context: Iran has warned it will strike U.S. military bases in the Middle East if Washington intervenes in Iran’s internal unrest, after President Donald Trump publicly backed Iranian protesters. About US regional bases in the Middle East: What it is? The United States maintains a network of permanent and rotational …
Topic: Colonization, decolonization. Q1. “Colonial boundary-making reshaped West and Central Asia more profoundly than any single military campaign of the era.” Assess this in the context of the Durand Line. Explain how such borders still influence regional geopolitics. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question How colonial cartographic decisions, especially the Durand …
Source: TOI Subject: International Relations Context: The United States has officially designated Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), signalling a major upgrade in defence ties after Trump’s meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. About Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA): What it is? MNNA is a special U.S. strategic designation that grants close defence …
Syllabus: International Relations Source: TH Context: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) in Riyadh (Sept 2025), pledging that any aggression against one country would be treated as aggression against both — formalising a long-standing security partnership. About Saudi Arabia–Pakistan Defence Pact: What It Is? A Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) …
Syllabus: International Relations Source: NIE Context: The latest Israel-Iran conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping West Asia’s energy and geopolitical landscape, with major implications for global markets and India’s strategic interests. About Reshaping West Asia Geopolitics: What it is? A transformation in power dynamics, alliances, and energy politics in West Asia, …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Q4. The Iran-Israel conflict is redrawing West Asia’s strategic map amid a fragmented global order. Enumerate the key drivers of this shift. Evaluate the risks it poses for India’s energy and trade security. Suggest India’s optimal diplomatic posture. (15 M) Difficulty …
Context: Israel launched Operation Gideon Chariots in Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. The operation follows failed negotiations and intensified strikes amidst global humanitarian concerns. About Operation Gideon Chariots: What is It? A large-scale military offensive launched by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza Strip. It marks a renewed escalation in the conflict, …
