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18-May-2025
(a) Would you concur with the view that of late, India’s foreign policy has been in a transition mode from Nehruvianism to Neoliberalism? Support your answer with the help of suitable examples. 20 Marks 6. (b) Does the idea of the 21st century as ‘Asian century’ continue to remain feasible given the growing friction between India and China? 15 Marks 6. (c) Discuss the potential role that India could play as the leader of the Global South in realising the goal of establishing a new international economic order in the 21st century. 15 Marks (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
(a) Would you concur with the view that of late, India’s foreign policy has been in a transition mode from Nehruvianism to Neoliberalism? Support your answer with the help of suitable examples. 20 Marks 6. (b) Does the idea of the 21st century as ‘Asian century’ continue to remain feasible given the growing friction between India and China? 15 Marks 6. (c) Discuss the potential role that India could play as the leader of the Global South in realising the goal of establishing a new international economic order in the 21st century. 15 Marks (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
05-May-2025
Despite deep ties, India’s relations with Sri Lanka have seen strains due to China’s growing influence in Sri Lanka through investments and economic dominance. Analyse. 10 Markss (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
Despite deep ties, India’s relations with Sri Lanka have seen strains due to China’s growing influence in Sri Lanka through investments and economic dominance. Analyse. 10 Markss (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
26-April-2025
Discuss the rationale behind replacing the “Asia-Pacific” strategy with the new term “Indo-Pacific” strategy. 10 Marks (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
Discuss the rationale behind replacing the “Asia-Pacific” strategy with the new term “Indo-Pacific” strategy. 10 Marks (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
08-April-2025
“Nothing is going to move within the WTO negotiations unless India is on board.” Discuss the main reasons behind India’s increased clout in the WTO. 10 Marks (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
“Nothing is going to move within the WTO negotiations unless India is on board.” Discuss the main reasons behind India’s increased clout in the WTO. 10 Marks (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
20-March-2025
Bhutan has historically been an ally of India, but the China-Bhutan border related issues have become a security issue for India. Discuss. 10 Marks. (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
Bhutan has historically been an ally of India, but the China-Bhutan border related issues have become a security issue for India. Discuss. 10 Marks. (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
19-March-2025
“India must strive to become a semi-permanent member of the UNSC, rather than a permanent member without the right to veto.” Comment. 10 Marks. (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
“India must strive to become a semi-permanent member of the UNSC, rather than a permanent member without the right to veto.” Comment. 10 Marks. (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
14-March-2025
Do you agree with the view that the EU has thus far proved to be the most successful experiment in the regional integration processes ? Account for its successes and also some of the recent challenges that it is faced with. 15 Marks.(UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
Do you agree with the view that the EU has thus far proved to be the most successful experiment in the regional integration processes ? Account for its successes and also some of the recent challenges that it is faced with. 15 Marks.(UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
07-March-2025
The return of trade barriers and economic sanctions has diminished the spirit of GATT. In this context, discuss the factors contributing to the decline of WTO in recent times. 15 Marks.(UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
The return of trade barriers and economic sanctions has diminished the spirit of GATT. In this context, discuss the factors contributing to the decline of WTO in recent times. 15 Marks.(UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
06-March-2025
“The Gramscian theory of hegemony provides many valuable insights into the nature of global power.” Comment. 20 Marks. (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
“The Gramscian theory of hegemony provides many valuable insights into the nature of global power.” Comment. 20 Marks. (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2). Read More
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