GS2 · Practice questions
Bilateral Relations
24 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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
Examine the influence of human rights issues and democratic values on the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and India. How have these concerns affected bilateral engagements and what can be done to mitigate tensions arising from these issues?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
Evaluate the impact of the deepening political divisions with the major Western States on global governance and international cooperation. How should India navigate these divisions to advance its national interests on the global stage?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Bilateral RelationsGlobal Institutions
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
The new cold war between the USA and China may have the effect of casting a long shadow on India's strategic interests from Pacific to Atlantic. Evaluate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
As an important attribute of soft power, "Knowledge diplomacy" has the potential to further various objectives of foreign policy. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Trade and Economic DiplomacyBilateral Relations
Harbinger of global rebalancing, India-Africa ties are a beacon of inclusive, sustainable, and equitable world. Explain.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Bilateral RelationsGlobal Institutions
How do ASEAN centrality, rules-based order, and development partnership with Pacific Island states make Indo-Pacific a theatre of opportunity for India? What are the hurdles in realisation of an inclusive Indo-Pacific construct?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Regional GroupingsBilateral Relations
Discuss the relevance of the Gujral Doctrine for India with regard to its relations with its immediate neighbours in the present times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations
Presidency of G20 is but a reflection of India's quest for a more just and polycentric world order, where the voice of the global south is mainstreamed not muzzled. Elucidate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Global InstitutionsRegional Groupings
Though the changing paradigm towards dialogue and diplomacy in West Asia augurs well for India's interests in this otherwise restive region, presence of inimical actors may reverse the gains. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
In Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has become a coveted prize to win for India and China. Discuss how this competition is affecting relations between India and Sri Lanka.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022
NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations
Discuss the relevance of BIMSTEC as a regional organisation to fulfil India's strategic aspirations in the Indian Ocean Region.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Built upon common democratic values and shared vision of strategic autonomy, India-France bilateral ties exude a promise of stability, growth, and security in a time of geo-political flux and uncertainty. Do you agree? Substantiate your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) is born from a collective desire to make the Indo-Pacific region an engine of global economic growth. Comment. Also, discuss India's concerns in this context.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Regional GroupingsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Despite considerable geographical contiguity. SAARC has remained in a condition of jammed traffic. Discuss what SAARC can learn from other regional groupings from around the world.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022
Regional GroupingsBilateral Relations
What is I2U2 summit? How its interests align with India's interests? Discuss in context of India trying to expand its presence in global affairs.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022
Regional GroupingsBilateral Relations
Comment upon the evolving nature of India-UAE relations with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
The recent Russia-Ukraine war has deepened the Sino-Russian engagement. Analyze its geopolitical implications for India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
BIMSTEC lies at the crossroads between SAARC and ASEAN, drawing its energy from the natural convergence of the countries around the Bay of Bengal. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Regional GroupingsNeighbourhood
BIMSTEC lies at the crossroads between SAARC and ASEAN, drawing its energy from the natural convergence of countries around Bay of Bengal. Discuss
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Regional GroupingsBilateral Relations
Bangladesh is not only a key part of India's "Neighbourhood First policy" but also crucial for the "Act East policy". In this context, discuss the steps taken by the two countries to strengthen their relationship.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations
Discuss the concerns that have arisen in India-Sri Lanka relations in recent times. How can India ensure a favourable relationship with Sri Lanka given its importance in the Indian Ocean region?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Despite their significance, India has not been able to strengthen its ties with the Central Asian countries. Bringing out the reasons for the same, discuss how India can deepen its relationship with countries in this region.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Bilateral RelationsRegional Groupings