"India's global diaspora acts as a living bridge, as a critical economic factor and knowledge network in transforming cultural heritage into geopolitical influence and strategic leverage worldwide." Critically examine this statement.
UPSC Mains GS 2 PYQ: Impact of Global Policies and Politics on India; Indian Diaspora (2013–2026)
Every question on Impact of Global Policies and Politics on India; Indian Diaspora asked in UPSC Mains General Studies II from 2013–2026, 9 in all, newest first.
"With the waning of globalization, post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism." Elucidate.
Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West. Describe its economic and political benefits for India.
'Clean energy is the order of the day.' Describe briefly India's changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.
'Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries.' Comment with examples.
'The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order.' Elaborate.
Indian diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries' economy and society. Appraise the role of Indian diaspora in South-East Asia in this context.
The aim of Information Technology Agreements (ITAs) is to lower all taxes and tariffs on information technology products by signatories to zero. What impact would such agreements have on India's interests?
Some of the International funding agencies have special terms for economic participation stipulating a substantial component of the aid to be used for sourcing equipment from the leading countries. Discuss on merits of such terms and if, there exists a strong case not to accept such conditions in the Indian context.