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International RelationsEXAMINEYear 202415 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Analyze the evolving dynamics of the Quad grouping in the Indo-Pacific. How does India balance its continental security obligations with maritime security partnerships?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
India and its neighbourhood, bilateral, regional and global groupings, agreements involving India, diaspora, international institutions (UN, WTO, IMF).
Current Affairs Peg & Static Core
Contemporary Trigger: Evolving Quad security architecture and maritime surveillance in Indo-Pacific
Underlying Static Themes:indo-pacific balance of powermaritime securityminilateralismquad diplomatic grouping
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Quad Grouping, Indo-Pacific Security, Maritime Domain Awareness
Recurring Theme Trend: “indo-pacific balance of power”
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