1. · Paper Q9 · 2026 · 10 marks · Solution "IPMDA (Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness) bridges the gap between India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision and the Quad's collective Indo-Pacific strategy." Make a critical assessment of the statement focusing on IPMDA. View answer → Download PDF
2. · Paper Q10 · 2026 · 10 marks · Solution "BRICS acts as a powerful counterweight in global governance, actively amplifying the voice and influence of the Global South." Explain the role of BRICS in projecting itself as an alternative to other groupings. View answer → Download PDF
3. · Paper Q19 · 2026 · 15 marks · Solution "India's global diaspora acts as a living bridge, as a critical economic factor and knowledge network in transforming cultural heritage into geopolitical influence and strategic leverage worldwide." Critically examine this statement. View answer → Download PDF
4. · Paper Q20 · 2026 · 15 marks · Solution "China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has transformed South Asia from a regional space into a theatre of great power competition." Analyse the strategic implications of the BRI for India's security and regional influence in South Asia. View answer → Download PDF
5. · Paper Q9 · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and long-term institutional partnerships. Elaborate. View answer → Download PDF
6. · Paper Q19 · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution "Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India's foreign policy, and is linked with India's overarching influence in Middle Eastern countries." How would you integrate energy security with India's foreign policy trajectories in the coming years? View answer → Download PDF
7. · Paper Q20 · 2025 · 15 marks · Solution "The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of the delicate imbalance of East and West and entanglement of the USA vs. Russo-Chinese alliance." Examine and critically evaluate the East-West policy confrontations in this regard. View answer → Download PDF
8. · Paper Q9 · 2024 · 10 marks · Solution 'The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China's supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China's political and economic dominance.' Explain this statement with examples. View answer → Download PDF
9. · Paper Q10 · 2024 · 10 marks · Solution Critically analyse India's evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) highlighting their increasing significance in regional and global geopolitics. View answer → Download PDF
10. · Paper Q19 · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution 'Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security.' Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council's Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level. View answer → Download PDF
11. · Paper Q20 · 2024 · 15 marks · Solution Discuss 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? View answer → Download PDF
12. · Paper Q9 · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution 'Virus of Conflict is affecting the functioning of the SCO'. In the light of the above statement point out the role of India in mitigating problems. View answer → Download PDF
13. · Paper Q10 · 2023 · 10 marks · Solution Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West. Describe its economic and political benefits for India. View answer → Download PDF
14. · Paper Q17 · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution "Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable, by its nature, are discriminatory in approach." Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. View answer → Download PDF
15. · Paper Q19 · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution 'The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well in India.' What is your opinion about this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your answer. View answer → Download PDF
16. · Paper Q20 · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution '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. View answer → Download PDF
17. · Paper Q10 · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution Do 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 ? View answer → Download PDF
18. · Paper Q20 · 2022 · 15 marks · Solution Clean energy is the order of the day.' Describe briefly India's changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics. View answer → Download PDF
19. · Paper Q9 · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution "If the last few decades were of Asia's growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa's." In the light of this statement, examine India's influence in Africa in recent years. View answer → Download PDF
20. · Paper Q10 · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution "The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union." Explain. View answer → Download PDF
21. · Paper Q19 · 2021 · 15 marks · Solution Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. what importance does it hold for India. View answer → Download PDF
22. · Paper Q20 · 2021 · 15 marks · Solution The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strenght and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario. View answer → Download PDF
23. · Paper Q10 · 2020 · 10 marks · Solution 'Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries'. Comment with examples. View answer → Download PDF
24. · Paper Q16 · 2020 · 15 marks · Solution "The incidence and intensity of poverty are more important in determining poverty based on income alone". In this context analyze the latest United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index Report. View answer → Download PDF
25. · Paper Q19 · 2020 · 15 marks · Solution 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)' is the transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times - Discuss. View answer → Download PDF
26. · Paper Q20 · 2020 · 15 marks · Solution What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region. View answer → Download PDF
27. · Paper Q10 · 2019 · 10 marks · Solution 'Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.' Discuss the statement in the light of US' withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being 'anti-Israel bias' View answer → Download PDF
28. · Paper Q17 · 2019 · 15 marks · Solution The need for cooperation among various service sector has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges bring the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of 'Collaboration' and 'team spirit'. In the light of statements above examine India's Development process.(15). View answer → Download PDF
29. · Paper Q19 · 2018 · 15 marks · Solution What 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). View answer → Download PDF
30. · Paper Q9 · 2017 · 10 marks · Solution '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 neighbor. View answer → Download PDF
31. · Paper Q10 · 2017 · 10 marks · Solution What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it. View answer → Download PDF
32. · Paper Q12 · 2017 · 15 marks · Solution Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy. (250 words). View answer → Download PDF
33. · Paper Q19 · 2017 · 15 marks · Solution The 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. (250 words). View answer → Download PDF
34. · Paper Q20 · 2017 · 15 marks · Solution Indian 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 (250 words). View answer → Download PDF
35. · Paper Q12 · 2016 · 12 marks · Solution In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India. View answer → Download PDF
36. · Paper Q17 · 2016 · 12 marks · Solution "The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But the Doha round of negotiations seem doomed due to differences between the developed and the developing countries." Discuss in the Indian perspective. View answer → Download PDF
37. · Paper Q18 · 2016 · 12 marks · Solution Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of India's Look East Policy in the context of the post Cold War international scenario. View answer → Download PDF
38. · Paper Q19 · 2016 · 12 marks · Solution "Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the internal affairs of member-states by Pakistan are not conducive for the future of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)." Explain with suitable examples. View answer → Download PDF
39. · Paper Q20 · 2016 · 12 marks · Solution What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of the UNESCO? What is India's position on these? View answer → Download PDF
40. · Paper Q8 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution Examine critically the recent changes in the rule governing foreign funding of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976. View answer → Download PDF
41. · Paper Q11 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the quality of technical and higher education in the country. Discuss. View answer → Download PDF
42. · Paper Q17 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pro and cons. Critically Examine. View answer → Download PDF
43. · Paper Q18 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UNSC. View answer → Download PDF
44. · Paper Q19 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution Project 'Mausam' is considered a unique foreign policy initiative of Indian government to improve relationship wit its neighbours. Does the project have a strategic dimension? Discuss. View answer → Download PDF
