UPSC Themes

Theme T115 · International Relations

Neighbourhood: Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Project Mausam

6PYQs
6GS2
2013–20244 distinct years
1asked 2024–26

Roadmap · step 142 of 171 · Stage 4: Integrated themes

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What UPSC asks

UPSC asks Maldives' geostrategic importance, India's role in Sri Lanka's crisis, how domestic factors (Tamil issue) shape Sri Lanka policy, Bangladesh's internal politics, Maldives' developments, and Project Mausam.

Prepare these

Answer writing

Directive words in these PYQs: Discuss (5).

Linked themes

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Later themes that take this one further.

Step 144: Indo-Pacific, Quad, AUKUS & sea lanes: straits, South China Sea, trade shiftStep 163: Maritime & coastal security: piracy, IMO

On the map

Map module 2: Drainage & water bodiesMap module 10: Neighbourhood & sea routesMap module 11: Borders & internal securityPractise in the sketch lab: GS2 2024

Syllabus lines covered

All 6 PYQs, newest first

  1. GS2202415 marks · 250 wordsGS2-IR-02-M2024-Q20

    Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on global trade and energy flows. Further also discuss how this relationship affects India's maritime security and regional stability amidst international competition?

    Also needs: T170 Maritime & coastal security: piracy, IMOReport a typo
  2. GS2202210 marks · 150 wordsGS2-IR-02-M2022-Q09

    ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka’. Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in light of the preceding statement.

    Report a typo
  3. GS22015GS2-IR-02-M2015-S01

    Project ‘Mausam’ is considered a unique foreign policy initiative of Indian Government to improve relationship with its neighbours. Does the project have a strategic dimension? Discuss.

    Report a typo
  4. GS22013GS2-IR-02-M2013-S01

    The protests in Shahbag Square in Dhaka in Bangladesh reveal a fundamental split in society between the nationalists and Islamic forces. What is its significance for India?

    Report a typo
  5. GS22013GS2-IR-02-M2013-S02

    Discuss the political developments in Maldives in the last two years. Should they be of any cause of concern to India?

    Report a typo
  6. GS22013GS2-IR-02-M2013-S03

    In respect of India-Sri Lanka relations, discuss how domestic factors influence foreign policy.

    Report a typo