Discuss the political developments in Maldives in the last two years. Should they be of any cause of concern to India?

Points to Remember: Recent political shifts in the Maldives. India’s strategic interests in the Maldives. Potential threats and opportunities for India. The nature of the India-Maldives relationship. Policy recommendations for India. Introduction: The Maldives, an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, has witnessed significant political developments in the last two years. These developments, characterized by … Read more

Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organization like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation?

Points to Remember: BIMSTEC’s emergence as a sub-regional grouping. Comparison of BIMSTEC and SAARC structures, memberships, and objectives. India’s strategic interests in BIMSTEC. Analysis of BIMSTEC’s effectiveness in achieving Indian foreign policy goals. Introduction: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) … Read more

Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. What importance does it hold for India?

Points to Remember: Aims and objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). India’s membership and its strategic importance. Benefits and challenges for India within the SCO framework. SCO’s role in regional security and economic cooperation. Introduction: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), established in 2001, is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. Initially comprising China, … Read more

Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Points to Remember: WHO’s mandate and responsibilities regarding global health security. WHO’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic: successes and failures. Criticisms leveled against WHO’s handling of the pandemic. Reforms needed to strengthen WHO’s role in future pandemics. The importance of international cooperation in global health security. Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency … Read more

Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries’ economy and society. Appraise the role of Indian Diaspora in South-East Asia in this context.

Points to Remember: Significant economic contributions of the Indian diaspora in Southeast Asia. Cultural exchange and influence. Challenges faced by the diaspora. Political influence and engagement. The future role of the Indian diaspora in the region. Introduction: The Indian diaspora in Southeast Asia represents a significant population segment with a long and complex history, deeply … Read more

‘Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries’. Comment with examples.

Points to Remember: The significant influence of the Indian diaspora on the political and economic landscapes of the US and Europe. Examples of diaspora contributions in both spheres. Challenges and limitations faced by the diaspora in exerting influence. The potential for increased engagement and its implications. Introduction: The Indian diaspora, encompassing individuals of Indian origin … Read more

“The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain.

Points to Remember: The rise of China as a global power. Comparison of China’s challenge with that of the Soviet Union. Economic, military, technological, and ideological dimensions of the challenge. Potential consequences for the USA. Strategies for addressing the challenge. Introduction: The assertion that China poses a more significant existential threat to the USA than … Read more

In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to its situation?

Points to Remember: India’s energy security India’s relationship with the US and Iran Regional stability in the Middle East India’s non-proliferation stance Economic implications for India Introduction: The ongoing US-Iran nuclear pact controversy, specifically the withdrawal of the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018 and subsequent reimposition of sanctions on … Read more

The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.

Points to Remember: AUKUS’s primary goal: Countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. AUKUS’s composition: Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Assessment of AUKUS’s strengths and weaknesses. Analysis of AUKUS’s impact on existing regional partnerships. Consideration of potential consequences and future implications. Introduction: The Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) security pact, announced in September 2021, … Read more

Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international for in the context of geopolitics.

Points to Remember: India’s commitment to climate action. Evolution of India’s climate policies in international forums. Geopolitical factors influencing India’s stance. Balancing development with environmental concerns. International collaborations and partnerships. Introduction: The phrase “Clean energy is the order of the day” reflects the global urgency to mitigate climate change. India, a rapidly developing nation with … Read more

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