Highlight the factors that have led to formation of a dedicated Indo Pacific division in the MEA. What are the challenges for India in the Indo Pacific region?

The Indo Pacific region has become vital for the foreign policy of every country. All the P5 nations are showing strategic interest in the Indian Ocean. Reasons for dedicated Indo Pacific division: To coordinate with the other P5 countries commands, ..

Topics: GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations • GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Despite similar strategic interests, India-Indonesia relationships were not focussed upon, however rapidly evolving regional strategic realities have forced both to coordinate their policies even more closely. Analyze.

India and Indonesia from the past have maintained cultural, economical and people to people contact. E.g. Rule of Hindu Dynasty in Indonesia, relation of Cholas with Indonesia, etc. But after independence (from 1950s), the relation were neglected and there is ..

Topics: GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations • GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-Nepal bilateral relations have not normalized even after several attempts of resetting ties. Discuss.

India and Nepal share an intimate bond. Both countries have historical ties and their relationship is often termed as ‘Roti Beti ka Rishta’. The cultural connect, movement of people, similar religion, have formed unique ties between the two nations. However, ..

Topics: GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations • GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

The Shimla agreement 1972 and Lahore declaration 1999 are two important events in the history of Indian subcontinent that have far reaching impacts. Analyse

The Shimla Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan in 1972 after the 1971 India-Pakistan war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. It bound the two countries to settle their disputes bilaterally through peaceful negotiations. This was a departure ..

Topics: GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

As a member of World Trade Organization (WTO), mention the domestic support measures available to countries under the Agreement on Agriculture. In this context, analyse the ‘peace clause’ provision.

The agreement on agriculture, crucial aspect of Doha dialogue under WTO, aims to arrive at consensus on extent of domestic support countries can extend to their agriculture sector. Domestic Support Measures: Food security program – E.g. National food security act, ..

Topics: GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements • GS-III: Issues Related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

WTO has continuously faced the challenge of striking a balance between the interests of developed and developing economies. Discuss.

The WTO has promoted unhindered trade across borders since its inception. It has also played an important role in the growth of GDP across the world and reducing poverty by increasing trade. However, there are several issues that have been ..

Topics: GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements • GS-II: Developed Versus Developing Countries Indias Interests