Niharika Sinha
AIR 365 · CSE 2025
| Paper | Source | Questions | Copy |
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| GS2 | Forumias | 3 | source PDF |
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- Answer the following questions in 150 words. (10*5 = 50 Marks) a. Contrast the orthodox and radical approaches to political economy. b. “Hegemonic Stability Theory” and its realist roots — comment. c. Discuss the significance of APEC in promoting trans Pacific economic cooperation. In what ways does it differ from more formalised customs unions? d. Assess the contributions and limitations of the systems approach and structural functionalism in studying non Western political systems. e. ‘Pluralist explanations of the state underestimate structural inequalities.’ Evaluate this statement with reference to classical and neo pluralist debates. GS2
- Answer the following questions in 150 words. a. Explain how India leverages the principle of Special and Differential Treatment (SDT) to protect livelihood concerns and advance a "development first" WTO agenda. b. Comment on the institutional limitations of SAARC and BIMSTEC in mitigating ethnic conflicts and border tensions in South Asia. c. Discuss the constitutional and parliamentary mechanisms that influence foreign policy making in India. d. ‘Strategic autonomy, not alliance making, underpins India’s diplomacy during the Red Sea crisis.’ Analyse. e. Examine India’s leadership in the formative and adaptive phases of the Non Aligned Movement. GS2
- a Discuss the limits of the “natural allies” narrative in India–US relations, and contrast them with the ‘Values-plus-multilateralism’ frame that underpins the India–EU strategic partnership. (20 marks) b ‘Maritime chokepoints are the new fulcrum of India’s West Asia strategy.’ Examine this statement with reference to both security and economic dimensions. (15 marks) c Outline a reform agenda that could convert SAFTA from a ‘paper FTA’ into a functioning South Asian Free Trade Area over the next decade. (15 marks) GS2
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