Regional Groupings

11 UPSC Mains GS II questions on Regional Groupings, 2014 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Regional Groupings toppers answered.

1. 2026 Q9“IPMDA (Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness) bridges the gap between India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision and the Quad’s collective Indo-Pacific strategy.” Make a critical assessment of the statement focusing on IPMDA.10 marks · 150 words
2. 2026 Q10“BRICS acts as a powerful counterweight in global governance, actively amplifying the voice and influence of the Global South.” Explain the role of BRICS in projecting itself as an alternative to other groupings.10 marks · 150 words
3. 2023 Q9‘Virus of Conflict is affecting the functioning of the SCO’ In the light of the above statement point out the role of India in mitigating the problems.10 marks · 150 words
4. 2022 Q10Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC ? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two ? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation ?10 marks · 150 words
5. 2022 Q19How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics ?15 marks · 250 words
6. 2021 Q19Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. What importance does it hold for India?15 marks · 250 words
7. 2021 Q20The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.15 marks · 250 words
8. 2020 Q19‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)’ is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times – Discuss.15 marks · 250 words
9. 2016 Q18Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of India’s Look East Policy in the context of the post Cold War international scenario.12.5 marks · 200 words
10. 2016 Q19“Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the internal affairs of several member-states by Pakistan are not conducive for the future of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation).” Explain with suitable examples.12.5 marks · 200 words
11. 2014 Q19India has recently signed to become founding member of New Development Bank (NDB) and also the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). How will the role of the two Banks be different ? Discuss the strategic significance of these two Banks for India.12.5 marks · 200 words

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