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Theme T119 · International Relations

Central Asia: connectivity & strategic presence

2PYQs

2GS2

2018–20242 distinct years

1asked 2024–26

Roadmap · step 147 of 171 · Stage 4: Integrated themes

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What UPSC asks

Questions ask about India's ties with Central Asian Republics and the Ashgabat Agreement amid outside powers.

Prepare these

Connect Central Asia policy; India–Central Asia Summit
Connectivity: INSTC, Chabahar, Ashgabat Agreement
Energy, uranium, security (terror, Afghanistan)
Competition with China and Russia

Answer writing

Connectivity-centred answer with specific routes

Directive words in these PYQs: Analyse (1), Highlight (1), Critically (1), Discuss (1).

On the map

Map module 4: World physical framework Map module 10: Neighbourhood & sea routes

Syllabus lines covered

GS2-L18 — Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests

All 2 PYQs, newest first

GS2202410 marks · 150 wordsGS2-IR-03-M2024-Q10
Critically analyse India's evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) highlighting their increasing significance in regional and global geopolitics.
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GS22018GS2-IR-03-M2018-S02
A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of India’s joining the Ashgabat Agreement, 2018.
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