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International RelationsEXAMINEYear 201415 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Examine the geopolitical implications of the rise of Islamic State (ISIS) in West Asia and evaluate the security and diaspora challenges for India.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
India and its neighbourhood, bilateral, regional and global groupings, agreements involving India, diaspora, international institutions (UN, WTO, IMF).
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Rise of ISIS in West Asia, Indian Diaspora Security, Crude Oil Supply Vulnerability
Recurring Theme Trend: “Rise of ISIS in West Asia”
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