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Theme T118 · International Relations

West Asia: energy security, Israel, Iran, I2U2

5PYQs

5GS2

2017–20254 distinct years

1asked 2024–26

Roadmap · step 146 of 171 · Stage 4: Integrated themes

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What UPSC asks

UPSC asks how to integrate energy security with West Asia policy, India–Israel ties, the US–Iran nuclear issue's effect on India, and I2U2.

Prepare these

Energy imports from the Gulf; strategic petroleum reserves
Link West policy: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran balance
JCPOA and sanctions: Chabahar, oil imports
I2U2 and IMEC
Diaspora in the Gulf

Answer writing

Interest-based analysis: energy, diaspora, security, connectivity

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

Linked themes

Builds on: study these first

These come earlier in the roadmap. Questions in this theme use them.

Step 140: Energy security & energy independence

On the map

Map module 4: World physical framework Map module 10: Neighbourhood & sea routes Practise in the sketch lab: GS2 2025

Syllabus lines covered

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

All 5 PYQs, newest first

GS2202515 marks · 250 wordsGS2-IR-03-M2025-Q19
"Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India's foreign policy, and is linked with India's overarching influence in Middle Eastern countries." How would you integrate energy security with India's foreign policy trajectories in the coming years?
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GS2202215 marks · 250 wordsGS2-IR-04-M2022-Q19
How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics?
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GS22018GS2-IR-03-M2018-S01
“India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back.” Discuss.
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GS22018GS2-IR-03-M2018-S03
In what ways would the ongoing U.S-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to this situation?
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GS22017GS2-IR-03-M2017-S01
The question of India’s Energy Security Constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyse India’s energy policy cooperation with West Asian countries.
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