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International RelationsEXAMINEYear 202110 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
'The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a rising China.' How does this strategic rivalry impact the geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific?
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: US-China Rivalry, Indo-Pacific Geopolitics, Thucydides Trap
Recurring Theme Trend: “US-China Rivalry”
2 questions across 14 yrsFrequency of UPSC CSE Mains questions testing this core concept, landmark doctrine, or foundational syllabus theme (2013-2026)
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