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Geopolitical Friction: CPEC through PoK & Chinese Regional Influence

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GS-22024 • Q4

“The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China’s political and economic dominance.” Explain this statement with examples.

GS-22013 • Q1

What do you understand by ‘The String of Pearls’? How does it impact India? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter String of Pearls this. With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial

GS-22021 • Q12

The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.

GS-32014 • Q6

China and Pakistan have entered into an agreement for development of an economic corridor. What thread does it dispose for India’s security? Critically examine. Human rights activists constantly highlight the view that the Armed

GS-32018 • Q9

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same.

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