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UPSC International Relations GS- Paper (II) Syllabus
- India and its neighborhood- relations.
- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
- Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate.
Curriculum
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- 30 Days
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- India and its Neighbourhood- RelationsHere you will get the 03 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-II). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)3
- 1.1‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbour. (10 words, 150 marks)30 Days
- 1.2‘The time has come for India and Arab nations to build a strong contemporary relationship, one involving global and strategic partnership that will have a great significance for Asia and the world as a whole.’ Comment. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 1.3Discuss 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? (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s InterestsHere you will get the 04 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-II). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)4
- 2.1The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyze India’s energy policy cooperation with West Asian Countries. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 2.2Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pros and cons. Critically examine. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 2.3“The 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” Elaborate. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 2.4What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s Interests, Indian DiasporaHere you will get the 03 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-II). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)3
- 3.1“India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back.” Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 3.2‘Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries’. Comment with examples. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 3.3Indian 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. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Their Structure, MandateHere you will get the 06 Questions of Topic Mentioned Above (GS-II). Please upload your answer per answer pdf (max: 2 mb)6
- 4.1Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UN Security Council. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 4.2What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it. (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 4.3Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC ? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation? (10 marks, 150 words)30 Days
- 4.4What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of ‘Trade War’, especially keeping in mind the interest of India? (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 4.5Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. what importance does it hold for India. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
- 4.6‘Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos’. Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO(International Maritime Organisation) in protecting environment and enhancing maritime safety and security. (15 marks, 250 words)30 Days
