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Geo Politics Affecting India S Interest
Asked 9 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2013 · last asked 2025 · 105 total marks
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With the waning of globalization, post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism. Elucidate.
2025GS-210 marks
With the waning of globalization, post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism. Elucidate.
The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China\u2019s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China\u2019s political and economic dominance.\u2019 Explain this statement with examples.
2024GS-210 marks
The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China\u2019s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China\u2019s political and economic dominance.\u2019 Explain this statement with examples.
\u2018The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well in India.\u2019 What is your opinion about this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
2023GS-215 marks
\u2018The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well in India.\u2019 What is your opinion about this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
\u201cThe long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order\u201d. Elaborate.
2019GS-215 marks
\u201cThe long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order\u201d. Elaborate.
A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of India\u2019s joining the Ashgabat Agreement, 2018.
2018GS-210 marks
A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of India\u2019s joining the Ashgabat Agreement, 2018.
In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to this situation?
2018GS-215 marks
In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to this situation?
\u2018China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia\u2019, In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbor.
2017GS-210 marks
\u2018China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia\u2019, In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbor.
The proposed withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests.
2013GS-210 marks
The proposed withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests.
What do you understand by \u2018The String of Pearls\u2019? How does it impact India? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter this.
2013GS-210 marks
What do you understand by \u2018The String of Pearls\u2019? How does it impact India? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter this.