GS2 · Practice questions
Trade and Economic Diplomacy
15 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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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
Water diplomacy can redefine the contours of regional cooperation in South Asia. Discuss with special reference to Indus water treaty 1960.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
NeighbourhoodBilateral Relations
As an important attribute of soft power, "Knowledge diplomacy" has the potential to further various objectives of foreign policy. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Trade and Economic DiplomacyBilateral Relations
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
Discuss the relevance of the Gujral Doctrine for India with regard to its relations with its immediate neighbours in the present times.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
NeighbourhoodBilateral 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
Though the changing paradigm towards dialogue and diplomacy in West Asia augurs well for India's interests in this otherwise restive region, presence of inimical actors may reverse the gains. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Bilateral RelationsSecurity and Strategic Affairs
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
Built upon common democratic values and shared vision of strategic autonomy, India-France bilateral ties exude a promise of stability, growth, and security in a time of geo-political flux and uncertainty. Do you agree? Substantiate your answer.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Bilateral RelationsSecurity 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
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
Comment upon the evolving nature of India-UAE relations with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Bilateral RelationsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
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
Discuss the reforms that must be undertaken to strengthen the World Trade Organisation in order to address the vulnerabilities in the present global trading system.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Global InstitutionsTrade and Economic Diplomacy
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