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One of the strongest criticisms of the World Bank has been the way in which it is governed. Critically analyze the statement.

The World Bank’s main role is to provide loans and financial assistance to developing countries with a strong anti-poverty agenda. One of the main criticism on World Bank is...

April 7, 2023

The G4 nations should pursue the idea of with or without veto UNSC reforms, as this will break the deadlock in negotiations. Do you agree? Discuss.

United Nations Security council reforms is imperative to ensure equitable representation and reflect the geopolitical and economic realities of the present world order,. G4 nations which includes Japan,...

April 6, 2023

Why it is said that a great game is unfolding in Middle East in recent years in the backdrop of Turkey-Saudi Rivalry?

The assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Turkey and its exposure by Turkey has brought into limelight the Turkish-Saudi rivalry that was largely hidden...

April 4, 2023

Outline the salient features of India’s nuclear policy and explain the reasons for India’s refusal to sign the C.T.B.T.

In August 1999, India declared its nuclear policy which follows ‘no first use’ doctrine and assures that only in case of any nuclear attack, the nuclear weapons will...

April 2, 2023

What significance does the swearing-in ceremony carry for the BIMSTEC?

Leaders from BIMSTEC will be attending the swearing-in ceremony of PM Modi. Leaders from Mauritius, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyz Republic, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan a Thailand will join for...

April 1, 2023

Till late 1990s, India was seen as a regional power in South Asia without any global weight. To what extent this perception has changed in the international community? What are the factors that led to this change in perception?

Previously, as a developing country where poverty is a hard nut to crack, India used to refrain itself from the global politico-economical front.  All western countries including the...

March 30, 2023

"The Indo-US nuclear deal marked a turning point in India-US relations; ending India's nuclear apartheid. But ironically, this deal is still remaining unimplemented."Critically examine various issues and progress made thereupon so far.

Progress In 2005, commencement of 123 Agreement between India and USA. Hyde Act of 2006, gave legal framework to pact. In 2008, NSG removed ban from nuclear cooperation...

March 25, 2023

How in the changing geopolitical scenario CTBT (comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty) and NPT (Nuclear non proliferation treaty) are unable to avoid nuclear warfare? What are the global checks to nuclear safety and India's stand on it?

Hint: Increasing tussle in the Asia, between the nuclear countries like Pakistan, India and China Pakistan losing control of the nuclear weapon as a result of unstable polity...

March 24, 2023

"Even though the magnitude of impact from trade diversion on India when the TPP is in place can be debated, it is certain that trade and investment diversions hurting the Indian economy is most likely to occur."Discuss how the recent changes in global trade regimes might affect Indian Economy.

Hint: India is not a member of both the trading giants APEC and TPP. With, Trans Pacific Partnership promoting Free Trade Area and aims at liberalizing trade in...

March 23, 2023

How can India reap the benefits if granted a permanent seat to United Nation Security Council (UNSC)? Throw light on the reasons that are impeding India's permanent membership to UNSC.

India is the world’s largest democracy. It is fastest growing economy of the world. It is also the largest contributor to the world peace keeping force. It has...

March 22, 2023