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Q. As India re-imagines its neighborhood, cross-border connectivity through sub-regions is becoming increasingly vital. Analyze.

Approach: Start by introducing recent developments in a step towards sub-regional connectivity. Highlight the various steps taken in sub-regional connectivity along with India’s approach. Elaborate on the importance of sub-regional connectivity for India in its neighborhood. Briefly highlight the challenges associated and give a suitable way forward. Answer: The idea of re-integrating India’s neighborhood through …

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Q. The Indian diaspora plays a decisive role in leveraging India’s economic interests and shaping its foreign policy. In this context, discuss the major challenges faced by the Indian diaspora and steps taken by India to enhance engagement with them.

Approach: In the introduction, highlight how the Indian diaspora plays a decisive role for India. Discuss the major challenges faced by them. Mention the steps taken by India for their effective engagement. Conclude accordingly. Answer: India has one of the largest diaspora in the world with over 31 million people including over 13 million NRIs …

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Q. India needs to be a sensitive and generous partner to Nepal for the “Neighborhood First” policy to take root. In this context, mention the recent roadblocks in the Indo-Nepal relationship and suggest a way forward.

Approach: Give a brief introduction about India’s Neighborhood First Policy. Mention the recent roadblocks in the Indo-Nepal relationship. Suggest the steps required to address the differences. Conclude accordingly. Answer: India, through its Neighborhood First policy, strives to build cordial and synergetic relations with its South Asian neighbors in various areas such as economy, science and …

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Q. In light of the new security cooperation efforts springing up across the Indo-Pacific, including strengthening of the Australia-Japan-U.S. trilateral, discuss the relevance of the QUAD in the present geopolitical climate.

Approach: Give a brief introduction about the QUAD. Give an account of the advantage of the trilateral over the QUAD as well as new security cooperation efforts springing up across the Indo-Pacific apart from the QUAD. Discuss how the QUAD is still significant. Give a brief conclusion. Answer: The QUAD is an informal strategic forum …

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BRICS 2.0

Relevance: GS Paper 2 International Relations Tags: #rajivbhatia #BRICS #India #upsc #Johannesburg. Why in the news? Recently, the 15th BRICS summit was hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg. The summit ended with a major decision to invite six countries — Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE — to join BRICS as full …

28Aug 2023

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Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas.

Relevance GS Paper 3 -Disaster and Disaster Management. Tags: #himalayas #upsc #snowcovers #environmentaldegradation #sustainabledevelopment. Why in the news? The fragile ecosystem of Himalayas has raised the apprehensions of geographers towards the settlement and infrastructure of Himalayan ecosystem. The repeated tragedies of bridges, roads and buildings being swept by raging rivers in the hill States of …

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Daily News Analysis.

Coil Guns (GS-3) News: The world’s most potent coil gun is apparently being tested by the Chinese navy. Coil Guns are a form of electromagnetic weapon that can fire projectiles at breakneck speeds in a single instant. They are also referred to as magnetic accelerators or Gauss guns. It uses electromagnetism to drive a projectile …

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Q. India is no longer wedded to ‘bilateralism only’ in its approach with its South Asian neighbors. Discuss. Also, highlight the challenges pertaining to effective cooperation in the region.

Approach: Give a brief introduction about India’s relations with its neighbors in South Asia. Elaborate on how India is no longer wedded to ‘bilateralism only’ in its approach to its South Asian neighbors. Discuss the challenges pertaining to practical cooperation in the region. Give a brief conclusion. Answer: India had a bilateral approach to its …

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Q. The growing influence of China in West Asia signals the end of the US hegemony and the dawn of a new multi-polar order. Critically Examine.

Approach: Discuss the growing influence of China in West Asia. Give arguments in favor of and against the decline of US influence in the region. Conclude on the basis of the above points. Answer: The political scientists are of the opinion that China under Xi Jinping has come up to be a challenge for the …

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Q. While the 2030 Roadmap for India-UK future relations seeks to revitalize the relationship between the two countries, there are major challenges that need to be ironed out. Analyze.

Approach: Give a brief introduction of the India-UK 2030 vision. Highlight its major features. Discuss the challenges, which need to be addressed. Conclude accordingly. Answer: The ‘2030 roadmap for India-UK future relations’ is a joint framework for future relations adopted by both governments as part of a “common vision of a new and transformational comprehensive …

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