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03-June-2025
Examine the relationship between politics and ethics in Aristotle’s Political Thought.
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19-May-2025
(a) Critically examine the continuity and change in India’s Palestine policy in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. 20Marks (b) Discuss the implications of the scrapping of the Free Movement Regime with Myanmar by the Indian Government on the complex ethno-political dynamics of the north-eastern region. 15 Marks (c) “India has of late, chosen to debunk non-alignment in its pursuit of multi-alignment.” Comment. 15 Marks (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2).
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19-May-2025
(a) Discuss the future of SAARC in the light of India’s increased focus on other regional groupings like ASEAN and BIMSTEC. 20 Marks (b) Critically examine India’s persistent refusal to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT) despite being recognized as a de facto nuclear power. 15 Marks (c) “India and USA have become such strong strategic partners that they need not become formal allies.” Comment. 15 Marks (UPSC CSE Mains 2024- Political Science and International Relations, Paper 2).
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19-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).
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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).
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