Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions
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Questions
1) In an era of demanding bilateralism, India’s strategic interests are increasingly served by ‘small tables’ and ‘diplomatic white spaces.’ Analyze this shift towards minilateralism and evaluate its potential in securing high strategic dividends for India in a multipolar world.
2) Analyze the significance of the 2026 US Mid-term elections as a ‘bellwether’ for the trajectory of the ‘Trump 2.0’ administration. Evaluate the prudence of India’s ‘calm engagement’ strategy in navigating bilateral volatility while safeguarding its strategic and economic interests.
