Question Asked related to Political Science in 63rd and 64th BPSC- Part 2

 

This post is the second part of two part-post to analyze the political science and related polity question of GS2 asked in 63^rd and 64^th BPSC Civil Service Mains Examination. Both exams were conducted in 2019 and as 2020 exams are scheduled to be held in November 2020. It will give an overview about the important topics to read.

                                              SECTION 2  

International Organization

Q. “Reorganization of the UN Security Council and its democratic reshaping is the need of the hour.” Evaluate it. Give your arguments in favour of India’s claim for a permanent seat in this body.

Q. What is the major focus of UNDP Human Development Report, 2019? In what way does the analysis go beyond income, averages, and present condition? Critically examine. [64^th BPSC-GS1]

Q. Critically examine the key variables that support well-being as per the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. . [64^th BPSC-GS1]

Q. Discuss the UAE’s invitation for India as a Guest of Honour to attend the OIC Foreign Ministers Meet as a signal change in geopolitical dynamics. [64^th BPSC-GS1]

Q. Describe the organization, purpose and role of Shanghai Cooperation organization (SCO). Explain India’s role in this Organization also.

Q. “In the present context of international politics Non-Alignment movement has lost its relevance.” Critically examine this statement.

Q. Analyze the powers, functions and role of United Nations Secretary-General.

Q. Discuss the main issues of developed and developing countries in the context of North-South dialogue.

 

India’s Neighbors

Q. What is ‘Quad’ organization? Analyze the recent trends of US foreign policy towards India, Pakistan and China.

Q. Why does India has an open-door policy with Nepal and Bhutan as regards free movement of people between the two nations? Explain. . [64^th BPSC-GS1]

Q. Discuss the prospects of trade promotion between Afghanistan and India with the launching of New Export Route to and from India through Chabahar port. . [64^th BPSC-GS1]

Q. Illustrate the main causes of tension between India and China. Analyze the possibilities of improving the relationship.

Q. Critically examine China’s OBOR project. Give suitable reasons supporting India’s objection on this project. Why Pakistan government is adopting the review process of this project?

Foreign Policy, Theories, Principles and its Objectives

Q. Examine the main challenges that the Indian foreign policy is facing presently. How is India trying to deal with them?

Q. Critically examine Morgenthau’s six principles of political realism.

Q. “In the present, economic diplomacy is prior to political diplomacy.” Explain this in context to the international trade war.

Miscellaneous

Q. Examine-in brief the rise and fall of the Cold war.