HPAS GS2 Solved Mains PYQ : UNIT–3 SUB UNIT–1

HPAS GS-II Syllabus & PYQs (Unit-III, Sub-Unit-1)

HPAS General Studies II – Unit III, Sub-Unit 1

Syllabus Overview

  • Bilateral, Regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests.
  • India’s look east policy.
  • India’s relations with the United States of America (U.S.A.), Russia, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Maldives and Middle Eastern countries.

1. Foreign Policy Doctrines & Neighborhood

2025 Describe the ‘Gujral Doctrine’ as India’s policy towards its neighbours. (Q. 6)
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2025 Describe the impact of ‘Strategic Partnership’ on India’s foreign policy. (Q. 7)
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2025 What is the non-aligned policy of India? Is it relevant today? (Q. 18)
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2024 Analyse the impact of instability in South Asian States on India’s neighborhood policy. (Q. 17)
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2021 Discuss India’s Policy of Panchsheel. (Q. 8)
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2020 Describe India’s ‘Gujral Doctrine.’ (Q. 10)
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2020 Analyse India’s policy of ‘Strategic Partnership.’ (Q. 8)
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2017 Examine India’s neighbourhood policy during Modi’s regime. (Q. 5)
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2016 Describe the basic facets of India’s ‘extended neighbourhood’ policy. (Q. 22)
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2. Hard Power, Soft Power & Diplomacy

2025 Explain India’s cultural Diplomacy policy. (Q. 8)
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2024 Discuss the ‘Soft Power’ attributes of Indian foreign policy. (Q. 8)
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2021 Describe the “Hard Power” attributes of India’s foreign policy. (Q. 23)
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2016 Can India be acknowledged as a major global power in light of its ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ power capabilities? (Q. 27)
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3. Security Threats & Energy Policy

2025 Discuss the impact of non-traditional threats on India’s security. (Q. 17)
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2023 Describe India’s maritime security policy ‘SAGAR’. (Q. 7)
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2023 Explain India’s energy security policy. (Q. 20)
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2021 Critically examine the major tenets of India’s Nuclear Policy. (Q. 27)
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2019 Energy is the most vital factor for the development of the economy of any nation. India has made substantial progress in harnessing renewable energy resources in the past few years. However, there are still problems to be surmounted. With this in view, examine the major challenges to India’s energy security policy. (Q. 25)
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2018 Critically examine the maritime threats faced by India in the 21st Century. (Q. 27)
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2017 Analyse the challenges of non-traditional security threats for India’s Foreign Policy. (Q. 20)
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2016 What is the importance of energy security in India’s foreign policy? (Q. 21)
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4. Bilateral Relations

India – USA

2024 Discuss the impact of four defence pacts signed between India and the USA on India’s foreign policy. (Q. 16)
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2023 Discuss the defence cooperation agreement signed between India and America during Modi’s recent visit to the USA. (Q. 21)
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2021 Explain how India has benefitted from the signing of the Indo-US Civil Nuclear deal. (Q. 22)
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2020 Analyse emerging India – America defence cooperation in the post-cold war period. (Q. 23)
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2017 Examine the changing contours of Indo-US relations in the post-cold war era. (Q. 27)
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India – China

2023 Describe in detail the problem of boundaries between India and China. (Q. 19)
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2020 Critically examine the problem of the boundary dispute between India and China. (Q. 24)
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2019 Discuss the issues of conflict between India and China in the South China Sea. (Q. 27)
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2018 Discuss the important facets of the India-China border dispute. (Q. 22)
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2017 Critically examine the India-China territorial dispute. (Q. 21)
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2016 What is the stand of India and China over the Doklam issue? (Q. 10)
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India – Pakistan

2025 What is ‘Operation Sindoor’? Has it been able to resolve India’s problem of terrorism from Pakistan? (Q. 16)
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2019 The Kartarpur Corridor has been in the news for security and religious reasons both within India and between India and Pakistan. What is the importance of the Kartarpur Corridor for India-Pakistan relations? (Q. 10)
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India – Russia

2021 Describe India’s role in the Russia-Ukraine war. (Q. 10)
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2018 Describe the emerging cooperation between India and Russia. (Q. 23)
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2017 Describe the emerging cooperation between India and Russia. (Q. 18)
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India – Afghanistan & Middle East

2021 Discuss India’s economic benefits with the development of infrastructure at Chabahar Port. (Q. 24)
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2020 Discuss India – Afghanistan relations after the coming of the Taliban regime. (Q. 9)
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2018 Describe India-Iran energy security relations in the wake of US sanctions. (Q. 10)
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2017 Discuss the problems and prospects in India-Iran relations in present times. (Q. 19)
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2016 What are the main highlights of the India-Israel strategic partnership? (Q. 9)
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5. Regional & Global Groupings

Act East & ASEAN

2021 Examine India’s Policy of ‘Act East’. (Q. 9)
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2018 Describe the changing nature of India-ASEAN relations. (Q. 8)
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2017 Describe the changing nature of India-ASEAN relations. (Q. 4)
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2016 What is the ‘Act East Policy’ of India? (Q. 7)
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BIMSTEC, QUAD & Indo-Pacific

2024 Discuss India’s role in ‘BIMSTEC” towards the development of Cooperation in the region. (Q. 6)
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2024 What is ‘QUAD’? Examine India’s role in the establishment of peace in the Indo-Pacific region through this organisation. (Q. 7)
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2019 Developments in the South China Sea are seen to be a trigger for the third world war. India has joined the QUAD and has strategic interests in the region. With this in view, describe the politics of the Indo-Pacific region and policy options for India. (Q. 24)
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2016 Discuss India’s policy towards the Indo-Pacific region. (Q. 20)
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SCO, BRICS & OBOR

2023 Discuss India’s role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). (Q. 5)
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2021 Describe India’s role in BRICS towards the growth of regional economic cooperation. (Q. 25)
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2019 China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) is an ambitious plan to expand its economy. With this in view, describe the overall China’s Belt and Road Initiative and its impact on India. (Q. 22)
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2019 India’s engagement with Central Asian Republics has been very proactive and constructive in the past few years, besides love and hate relations with China. Critically analyze India’s role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). (Q. 23)
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2018 Examine the importance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in fulfilling India’s interests in Central Asia. (Q. 25)
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