GS2 · Practice questions
Major Powers
15 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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The launch of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) marks a turning point in India's connectivity diplomacy. Analyse its strategic relevance for India vis-à-vis China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Trade and Economic DiplomacyRegional Groupings
India's strategic autonomy remains the guiding principle in navigating relations with the United States and China. In this context, analyse the potential challenges and opportunities for India and how India should navigate this renewed US-China rivalry.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
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
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
The trajectory of India-China relations in the last 75 years reflects a balance between pragmatic cooperation and unresolved strategic tensions. Discuss the contours of this evolving policy and highlight the measures India should take to counterbalance asymmetries with China.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
“The weakening commitment of major powers to international health frameworks poses serious challenges to equitable global cooperation.” Discuss in light of the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO and its implications for India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Global InstitutionsHealth
The evolution of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) from a maritime security grouping to a multidimensional partnership reflects changing strategic realities in the Indo-Pacific. In this context, examine the opportunities and challenges that QUAD presents for India's regional aspirations and strategic autonomy.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
The recently concluded initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) between the United States and India promises a long overdue transformation of their partnership in the field of technology. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
The expansion of BRICS has been projected as a step towards greater representation for the Global South. Critically examine this claim in the context of growing concerns about China's strategic dominance within the grouping.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Regional GroupingsMajor Powers
Assess the strategic significance of Taiwan for the world, and how its position as a major economic power and a potential flashpoint in the Asia-Pacific region affects the geopolitical balance of power in the 21st century.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Bilateral RelationsRegional Groupings
China's interest in Russia is not only that of a strategic partner, but also for it being a strategic diversion for the west. Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023
Major PowersBilateral Relations
India-China relations are evolving from confrontation to cautious diplomacy. In this context, discuss the recent efforts made to stabilise the relationship and identify the structural challenges that continue to impede complete normalisation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations
US-China cold war is ushering in an era of renewed bipolarism in the world.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Major PowersBilateral Relations
India's strategic autonomy remains the guiding principle in navigating relations with the United States and China. In this context, analyze the potential challenges and opportunities for India and how should India navigate this renewed US-China rivalry.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
Indo-Pacific in recent times has emerged as zone of diverging interests and priorities. Discuss. Do you think Global Security Initiative will supercede Quad in the region?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs