GS2 · Practice questions
Major Powers
19 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Examine the geopolitical challenges India faces in South Asia despite its global rise. How can India navigate these challenges to strengthen its regional leadership?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
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
China's acquisition of strategic ports globally has significant implications for international trade routes and economic relations. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2024
Security and Strategic AffairsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
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
Geopolitical shifts pose challenges to India-Russia relations, yet the relationship remains robust, driven by deep-rooted trust and a shared commitment to sustain a multifaceted strategic partnership. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
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
Examine the causes of complication in India-Maldives relationship and assess the impact on the Indian Ocean region, with special emphasis on the role of China.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NeighbourhoodSecurity and Strategic Affairs
As China continues to pursue dominance over Indo-Pacific, the trilateral technology alliance between India, South Korea, and the United States aims to enhance collaboration in key emerging technology fields. Discuss the implications of this alliance for the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
The realization of a successful Asian century is premised upon stable India-China relations. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
‘India is taking a geopolitical balancing act in maintaining its longstanding friendship with Russia, even as it grows closer to the United States and its partners.’ How far has India been able to maintain its autonomy and look out for its own strategic interests? Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
The strategic partnership between India and the European Union holds a lot of untapped potential, but is constrained by a range of factors. Discuss. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
ASEAN centrality, a key element in regional security and Asia's multilateral cooperation, can be deployed to ensure that Asia's future is not dictated predominantly by great power interests. Discuss. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Regional GroupingsMajor Powers
The strategic partnership between India and European union holds a lot of untapped potential, but is constrained by a range of factors. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
India and US have had an oscillating relationship in the past, to what extent has the relationship acquired depth in recent times? How should New Delhi navigate its relationship with the US after its sharp divergence with Washington on the issue of the Russia-Ukraine war?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
As China continues to pursue dominance over Indo-Pacific, the trilateral technology alliance between India, South Korea and the United States aim to enhance collaboration in key emerging technology fields. Discuss the implications of this alliance for the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
The latent potential of the India-EU strategic partnership is deterred due to a slew of factors. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Examine the historical evolution of India-USA relations and evaluate how recent collaborations in technology have impacted the relationship.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers