GS2 · Topic
Global Commons and Treaties
Climate, oceans, space and cyber as negotiated arenas.
15 UPSC Mains GS2 questions on Global Commons and Treaties that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
How does India's Arctic Policy align with its broader foreign policy objectives? Broadly discuss the collaborations and agreements India is involved in with the Arctic Council.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Global Commons and TreatiesRegional Groupings
Water diplomacy can redefine the contours of regional cooperation in South Asia. Discuss with special reference to Indus water treaty 1960.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations
In light of the recent demands to amend the Indus Waters Treaty, discuss the possible implications it could have on the water-sharing mechanism between India and Pakistan.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations
Examine the factors behind the growing salience of the Arctic region in international politics. Discuss, in this context, strategies for India to recalibrate its Arctic engagement.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Global Commons and TreatiesSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Mauritius remains the 'Star and Key' to the Indian Ocean for India. Analyze the geopolitical significance of Mauritius in India's Indian Ocean strategy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Effective transboundary water management can act as a catalyst for regional peace and cooperation.' In light of this statement, bring out the opportunities and challenges for India in leveraging 'water diplomacy' in its neighbourhood.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations
Critical Information Infrastructure has become a global good that requires global norms for its safeguard. What role can the G20 play to safeguard Critical Information Infrastructure?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Regional GroupingsGlobal Commons and Treaties
Discuss China's Polar Silk Road initiative in view of the growing interest in the Arctic region and state its implications for India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Global Commons and TreatiesSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Highlight India's ambitions towards Arctic Ocean along with explaining India's Arctic Policy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Global Commons and TreatiesBilateral Relations
State the significance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Also, discuss the need for a legally binding Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Global InstitutionsGlobal Commons and Treaties
The Red Sea holds strategic importance in global maritime trade and geopolitics. Analyse the impact of the ongoing Red Sea crisis on regional stability and the global supply chain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Global Commons and TreatiesSecurity and Strategic Affairs
In the backdrop of changing geography of Arctic Ocean, the global order provides opportunity of shifting focus to untapped resources at Arctic region.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Global Commons and TreatiesTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Discuss the significance of India's Arctic Policy in the context of its foreign policy and domestic development goals. Also, explain the differences between the Ethics Committee and the Privileges Committee in Parliament, highlighting their complementary roles in ensuring accountability.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Global Commons and TreatiesParliament
In the context of India taking greater responsibility in management of the global commons, there has been a shift in India's climate change negotiation stance. In this context, analyze the evolution of India's climate policy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Global Commons and TreatiesGlobal Institutions
Discuss the emerging avenues of international relations and assess the preparedness of India in these areas of expertise.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsGlobal Commons and Treaties