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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 [...]
read moreQ.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 [...]
read moreQ.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, [...]
read moreQ.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 [...]
read moreQ.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 [...]
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Latest Update on the Bangladesh Crisis: Understanding the Developments and Implications
Introduction to the Bangladesh Crisis The Bangladesh crisis, a complex and multifaceted situation, has garnered [...]
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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?
Why in News? The ongoing reservation agitation in Bangladesh primarily stems from the country’s quota [...]
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Q. Give justification for India’s claim for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.
India’s claim for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is rooted in [...]
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Q. Critically evaluate the role of India’s diaspora in the country’s overall development.
India’s diaspora, one of the largest in the world, plays a significant role in the [...]
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Q.10. Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West. Describe its economic and political benefits for India. [UPSC 2023 GS P-2]
The Indian diaspora, particularly in Western countries, has grown significantly in influence and numbers. This [...]
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Q.9. ‘Virus of conflict is affecting the functioning of the SCO.’ In the light of the above statement point out the role of India in mitigating the problems. [UPSC 2023 GS P-2]
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. While the [...]
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Q. What do you understand by “Track-2 diplomacy”?
Track II diplomacy refers to unofficial, non-governmental diplomatic initiatives and dialogues conducted by non-state actors, [...]
read moreQ. What is diplomacy? Describe its types.
Diplomacy is the practice of conducting negotiations, dialogue, and communication between states, governments, and other [...]
read moreQ. What do you understand by “Confidence-building measures (CBMs)”?
Confidence-building measures (CBMs) are diplomatic, military, or political actions taken by states or other actors [...]
read moreQ. Write a note on “Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs)”.
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) refer to a category of weapons that are capable of [...]
read moreQ. What do you understand by “Strategic and non-strategic alliances/relations”?
Strategic and non-strategic relations refer to different types of partnerships or interactions between entities, such [...]
read moreQ. Write a note on “Geo-politics”.
Geopolitics is the study of the relationship between geographical factors, such as territory, resources, location, [...]
read moreQ. Write a note on the concept of “Balance of Power”.
The concept of “balance of power” is a fundamental principle in international relations that describes [...]
read moreQ. Differentiate between “Hard Power” and “Soft Power”.
Hard Power v/s Soft Power Hard power and soft power are two distinct concepts in [...]
read moreDescribe “Power” in context with International Relations.
In international relations (IR), power is a central concept that refers to the ability of [...]
read moreQ. Critically analyze the concept “Deterrence”?
Deterrence is a strategy in international relations and military policy aimed at preventing aggression or [...]
read moreQ. What do you understand by the term “Security Dilemma”?
The security dilemma is a concept in international relations that describes a situation where one [...]
read moreQ. What is the “traditional definition of Security”? Describe the “New dimensions of Security” being used now a days.
Traditional meaning of Security The traditional meaning of security in international relations typically refers to [...]
read moreQ. What do you mean by ‘National interest’? Why it is so important in International Relations?
“National interest” refers to the core goals, objectives, and priorities that a nation seeks to [...]
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The Tensions Between Israel and Iran
The Tensions Between Israel and Iran Over the past few decades, the relationship between Israel [...]
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