Category Archives: International Relations

Q.20. Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on global trade and energy flows. Further also discuss how this relationship affects India’s maritime security and regional stability amidst international competition? [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

The Maldives holds significant geopolitical and geostrategic importance for India, primarily due to its location in the Indian Ocean Region […]

Q.19. ‘Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security.’ Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level. [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

The United Nations Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) plays a crucial role in the global fight against terrorism. Established after […]

Q.10. Critically analyse India’s evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) highlighting their increasing significance in regional and global geopolitics. [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

India’s evolving diplomatic, economic, and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARs)—Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan—are gaining importance […]

Q.9. “The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China’s political and economic dominance.” Explain this statement with examples. [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

The statement that “the West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as […]

Q.8. The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss. [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

The Doctrine of Democratic Governance emphasizes that the legitimacy and effectiveness of a democratic system rely heavily on the integrity, […]

Latest Update on the Bangladesh Crisis: Understanding the Developments and Implications

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Introduction to the Bangladesh Crisis The Bangladesh crisis, a complex and multifaceted situation, has garnered significant attention from both regional […]

Q. Explain the root cause of the ongoing reservation agitation in Bangladesh. Do you think this is an ultimatum for the Indian government to rationalize the Indian reservation system?

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Why in News? The ongoing reservation agitation in Bangladesh primarily stems from the country’s quota system. This system reserves a […]