4 August 2026

International relations and global conflicts

The Bangladesh-India diplomatic tension is directly relevant to neighborhood relations, while the ongoing global conflicts serve as important context for India's strategic interests and security challenges.

Questions

1. Analyze the challenges in maintaining regional stability in the Middle East amidst conflicting diplomatic initiatives and ongoing military escalations. 150 words
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2. Discuss the principles of non-interference and the role of host nations in managing the political activities of foreign nationals residing within their borders, in the context of maintaining stable bilateral relations. 250 words
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3. Examine the humanitarian implications of prolonged urban warfare and the destruction of cultural infrastructure in conflict zones. 150 words
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Prelims

1. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint, connects which two major bodies of water?

   1. A Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea
   2. B Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
   3. C Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
   4. D Black Sea and Sea of Azov

2. Nauru, which recently changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, is located in which ocean?

   1. A Pacific Ocean
   2. B Indian Ocean
   3. C Atlantic Ocean
   4. D Arctic Ocean