UPSC MainsGeneral Studies Paper II39 questions

International Relations: UPSC Mains General Studies Paper II questions

39 practice questions on International Relations, each with a model answer, an approach note, key facts and links to the previous year questions on the same theme.

  1. 1Asian Solidarity and the US Strategic Balance
  2. 2BRICS Alternative Payment Systems and De-Dollarisation
  3. 3BRICS Expansion and India's Foreign Policy
  4. 4BRICS Role and Common Currency Challenges
  5. 5Cold War Meaning and Prospects of a New Cold War
  6. 6Evolution of India-US Strategic Relations
  7. 7Evolution of Indo-US Strategic Partnership
  8. 8Expanded BRICS in the Global Order
  9. 9Hard Power Attributes of India's Foreign Policy
  10. 10Historical Factors in India-Pakistan Border Dispute
  11. 11Idealism in International Relations and Indian Foreign Policy
  12. 12India China Climate Cooperation Opportunities and Challenges
  13. 13India-Afghanistan Relations: Engagement Without Recognition
  14. 14India-Belgium Relations and European Middle Powers
  15. 15India-China Dynamics of Cooperation, Competition, and Conflict
  16. 16India-China Economic Ties and National Security
  17. 17India-Israel Strategic Ties and Regional Autonomy
  18. 18India-Japan Maritime Defence Pact and Indo-Pacific
  19. 19India-Japan Strategic Convergence and Economic Partnership
  20. 20India-Sri Lanka Strategic Partnership and Challenges
  21. 21India's Role in the Ukraine Peace Process
  22. 22Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Opportunities and Challenges
  23. 23Maritime Security Paradigm in the Bay of Bengal
  24. 24National Interest in India's Foreign Policy
  25. 25Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Partnership and India
  26. 26Reforming ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement
  27. 27Resetting India-Canada Relations Amid Global Uncertainty
  28. 28Role of BRICS and India's Leadership
  29. 29Role of BRICS in Global South Cooperation
  30. 30Role of Indian Diaspora in National Interest
  31. 31Strait of Hormuz and India's Vulnerabilities
  32. 32Strategic Importance of Bangladesh in Neighbourhood Policy
  33. 33Strategic Importance of India's Neighbourhood
  34. 34Strategic Relevance and Geopolitical Challenges of SCO for India
  35. 35Strategic Transformation of NATO and Implications for India
  36. 36Track II Diplomacy in India-Pakistan Relations
  37. 37US-Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal and Indian Foreign Policy
  38. 38West Asia Security Partnerships and Regional Geopolitics
  39. 39West Asian Instability and India's Non-State Security