GS2 · Practice questions
Regional Groupings
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Discuss the centrality of ASEAN bloc in India's Act East policy and SAGAR initiative.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Regional GroupingsSecurity and Strategic Affairs