GS PAPER – INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Q 1.In the current scenario of uprising of nuclear states like Iran and North Korea, India has bagged a big jackpot in Indo-US civil nuclear deal. Comment.
Q 2.A bigger army, better equipped air force and a much stronger navy. Yet India is not showing any deterrence in Kashmir. Do you think it is the right attitude? State with reason.
Q 3.In the changing economic scene comment on India’s success or failure to encash upon as a seller of goods/ services.
Q 4.Israel and India have similar history, economy and geography yet they are not “all whether friends”. It is a failure in the foreign policy. Comment.
Q 5.“Look east policy” has been a partial success. State various reasons for it.
Q 6.Besides the border and water issues with China there is a huge scope of bilateral relations. Comment.
Q 7.Write a note on distribution of non-ferrous minerals across the world.
Q 8.The skewed ratio of NPK fertilizers is a cause of concern for both the policy makers and the farmers. Suggest the changes that could be made to address this issue.
Q 9.Nuclear energy in the Indian energy mix is only a drop in the ocean. Comment.
Q 10.Write a note on the landforms formed by divergent actions of plates.
Q 11.Write a short note on
- Desertification
- Cyclone Philian
- Laurentian type of climate
- Karst regions in India
- Coral polyps in world
Q 12. Differentiate
- Corrie and Ribbon lake
- River capture and river cliff
- Laccolith and Lopolith
Q 13. Not even a single neighbour as a friend and yet China is thriving as a regional power. Is it as contrast to Nehru’s approach of “peaceful neighbourhood ensures peaceful nations.”
Q 14. Is the string of pearls policy taking over the Gujral Doctrine. Comment.
Q 15. Has India done the right thing by not vociferously opposing snooping?
Q 16. India could play a pivotal role after withdrawal of NATO from Afghanistan. Comment.
Q 17. What is Arctic Council? How can India encash upon its observer status in the Arctic council.
