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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
In the context of the evolving discourse on the Indo Pacific, analyse the factors driving the global shift towards the region. Also, identify India's interests and challenges in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Announcement of the AUKUS security pact heralds a new era of global geopolitics. Comment. Also, discuss how it may affect India's interests.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Security and Strategic AffairsRegional Groupings
"India's focus on active involvement with multilateral grouping is putting under scanner its neighbourhood first policy". Explain with suitable examples. (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
NeighbourhoodRegional Groupings
The Ashgabat agreement could be the beginning of constructive regional economic cooperation between Central and South Asia and could help bring stability to disturbed areas in the region. Critically examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
The new grouping of the US, Israel, India and UAE, also termed the QUAD in West Asia, give a further push to India's West Asia diplomacy. Discuss
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsRegional Groupings
Critically examine India's decision of opting out of the RCEP, despite the push from several nations like Japan and Australia to rethink its decision.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Trade and Economic DiplomacyRegional Groupings
How can SAARC, ASEAN and SCO help India in realizing her geopolitical goals in Asia as well as Global fora?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsGlobal Institutions
The India-US relationship has been a source of strength in the midst of a global pandemic. Elaborate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Bilateral RelationsMajor Powers
India's inability to join APEC is not because of lack of interest on her part but due to a variety of other reasons. Explain. What are the expected benefits of such a membership for India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
Quad is a decisive step towards the consolidation of a strategic partnership with the USA and its Asian allies and in enhancing Delhi's bargaining power vis-a-vis Beijing
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
The ‘Diamond of Democracies’ in the Indo-Pacific is more than just a counter to expansionist China”. Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
Discuss the situation of millet production in India. Also throw light on challenges that this sector is facing along with the measures taken by government to improve it. (15m) India has an important role to play in security and sustainable development of the Indo-Pacific. In this context, appraise the role of BIMSTEC as an institution to facilitate greater role to India in the region. (15m)
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationRegional Groupings
It is often argued that SAARC did not have a promising childhood but it can expect a better adulthood. In light of this statement, explain the reasons for the failure of SAARC and need for its revival.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Regional GroupingsNeighbourhood