Page-6 of GS-II: International Relations

In light of the recent slew of US sanctions targeting the Chinese semiconductor industry, comment on the trade war between USA and China. What are the implications for the global economy?

The United States has recently passed an act, which forbids the US companies to export critical chip manufacturing tools to China, and also banned the US citizens and companies from supporting Chinese companies in advanced-chip making. Trade war between US-China: ..

The draft Emigration Bill is more about managing the export of human resources than being a humanitarian framework. Comment.

India has witnessed the largest and the longest phases of emigration in the world dating back to ancient times to the current scenario when many people are voluntarily offering to move to other places. This emigrant population is highly diverse ..

India has taken up the presidency of G20 for 2022-23. What are the opportunities presented by the presidency for India’s leadership in climate action?

India will hold the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Each year, the Presidency invites guest countries, which take part in the G20 exercise. Several international and regional organizations also participate, granting the forum an even ..

Does the growing nuclear ambitions of North Korea points to failure of global community to put pressure on North Korea not to acquire nuclear weapons? Discuss throwing light on its so called Songun policy.

Since its creation in 1945 to till 1991, North Korea was provided with large scale economic aids, defence and military assistance by the Soviet Union. With collapse of Soviet Union, North Korea lost its protector. Though China provided some assistance, ..

In light of the Indian worker deaths in Qatar, examine the need to reorient public policy for migrant workers.

A very huge Indian workforce live and work in the gulf countries and their annual remittances is a major part of forex reserves. A majority of them are semi-skilled or unskilled. Hence, they are vulnerable to exploitation by employers. Migrant ..

India being the largest and oldest democracy in the world has always respected the sovereignty and integrity of other countries. Discuss in the light of recent happenings and India's stance on Maldives.

India being the largest and oldest democracy in the world has always respected the sovereignty and integrity of other countries. We follow a policy of non interference, yet India has always helped other countries in securing their independence and ideas ..

"Canada-India free trade agreement, which is officially called as Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has been put on back burner due to several issues between both countries."Analyse the reasons for the same.

The negotiations for the Canada-India free trade agreement, which is officially called as Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), have been put on back burner due to several issues between both countries. There could be several reasons to this issue. The ..

"Both India and China have been active in African continent in last few decades but there are fundamental differences between India's presence in Africa vis-à-vis China."Elucidate.

India and China have their footprints in Africa, however they differ in their presence. Firstly, China prefers government-to-government deals, whereas Indian investment is mainly in the private sector like telecommunications. Secondly, China’s naval presence is more intensive and sustained. But ..