GS2 · Practice questions
Global Institutions
34 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Analyze the transformation of the G7 from a symbol of Western strategic unity to a forum marked by internal contradictions. How should India navigate this changing dynamic to advance its strategic interests?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Regional GroupingsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Discuss the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the development of developing countries. What are the key criticisms associated with its approach?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Global Institutions
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
India used its Presidency of the G20 to bring the voice of the Global South to the centre stage. Discuss with special reference to Africa.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2024
Global InstitutionsRegional Groupings
What are the main functions of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)? How will its recent treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge benefit India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2024
Global InstitutionsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
With the advent of new regional and multilateral agreements like QUAD, AUKUS, I2U2 etc the old world order represented by organizations like NAM, Davos, and G77 is losing its relevance. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Regional GroupingsGlobal Institutions
'Funding remains a major limitation for the effective functioning of multilateral organisations.' Discuss the statement with reference to the functioning of UNESCO.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Global Institutions
What are the strategic challenges to the global economy in active decoupling from China? How will it benefit India's economic growth prospects?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Trade and Economic DiplomacyMajor Powers
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
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
Assess the significance of the United Nations in the contemporary world and discuss the need for its reform and revitalization.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Global Institutions
What are the key challenges associated with the IMF and World Bank in addressing the needs of developing countries? Also, assess the need for reforms in Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to address the evolving global challenges.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Global Institutions
G-20 presidency under India is an embodiment of inclusivity, ambitiousness and decisiveness. Discuss
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Regional GroupingsGlobal Institutions
India has a pride of place among the comity of nations with strong credentials in the arena of soft power. Identifying the key attributes of India's soft power, assess the extent to which it has been leveraged in India's foreign policy matrix.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsGlobal Institutions
There is an urgent need for global cooperation to eradicate poverty and hunger. In this context analyse how international cooperation can impact efforts to address the challenges of poverty and hunger.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Poverty and HungerGlobal Institutions
The current composition of the UNSC, with under-representation and un-representation of key regions is detrimental to its legitimacy and effectiveness, underscoring the urgent need for reforms.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Global Institutions
Examine the major outcomes of soaring global debt crisis in emerging and developing economies on international relations.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Global InstitutionsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
There have been arguments that with the old global multilateral order failing to manage rising challenges, issue-based coalitions are gaining traction and have become the arenas of functional cooperation. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Regional GroupingsGlobal Institutions
India is a bridge between the Global North and Global South (as divided by Brandt line) and is the 'voice of Global South'?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Global InstitutionsBilateral Relations
Explain how India can effectively accelerate its progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Policy Design and ImplementationSocial Sector Services
“A multipolar world order is not merely an option but a necessity”. In light of the statement, discuss how India can leverage its position to strengthen multipolarity in the global arena.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Regional GroupingsGlobal Institutions
'Despite being the world's leading body for international peace and security, the UN Security Council has fallen short of its ideals.' What is your opinion about this statement? Give reasons to support your answer.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Global Institutions
Describe the structure and mandate of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Also, enumerate the challenges it faces in fulfilling its mandate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Global Institutions
The changing global dynamics require prompt effective and meaningful reforms within the World Trade Organization (WTO), to ensure its relevance and capacity to address modern trade complexities. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Global InstitutionsTrade and Economic Diplomacy