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India–West Asia Relations
Geographically classification of West Asia? · Arabian Peninsula and Gulf Region: This includes Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and…
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Act East Policy
What is the Act East Policy? · The Act East Policy (AEP) is India’s proactive engagement strategy towards Southeast Asia, East…
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India’s Nuclear Policy
What is India’s Nuclear Policy? · India’s nuclear policy refers to the principles and strategic approach through which India manages its…
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Panchsheel Agreement / Panchsheel Principles
About · Panchsheel, or the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, refers to five principles that were formally incorporated into the Agreement…
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Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
About The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) is a grouping of developing countries that sought to maintain an independent foreign-policy position rather than formally aligning with…
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Determinants of Foreign Policy
Meaning of Foreign Policy · Foreign policy refers to the principles, objectives, strategies and actions through which a state manages its…
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Ethics of Arms Sales: GS 4 2026
12. Ajit has been recently promoted as the Head of the Department of Weapon Sales (DWS) in the Ministry of Defence Production (MDP). His…
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AI Predictive Policing Ethics: GS 4 2026
8. Ravi is a senior police officer with vast experience in riot control and cyber-policing. Since one year, he has been the Superintendent of…
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Medical Ethics Case Study: Patient Consent & Autonomy | GS4 2026
7. Lata, a mother of two children, was admitted to a hospital for acute abdominal pain. Her sister-in-law, Sujatha, accompanied her. Dr. Mansi examined…
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Duty Charity Moral Obligation: GS4 2026 Model Answer
6. (b) Some moral philosophers argue that spending some of your resources—without significantly affecting your financial stability—to help other people who badly suffer is…
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