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Paper
GS-II
Question
Q20
Marks
15M
Word Limit
250W
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Paper
GS Paper II — Polity, Governance & International Relations
Subject
International RelationsSubtopic
Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India's interests
Difficulty
Hard
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This question is from the International Relations topic under GS-II (2020). It carries 15 marks with a 250-word limit. Difficulty: Hard.
For a 15-mark question with 250-word limit, structure your answer with a brief introduction, 2-3 main body points with evidence, and a forward-looking conclusion.