GS PAPER 2 · INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
International Relations
Every IR theme the exam pulls from — neighbourhood, groupings, treaties, diplomacy — ranked by how often it's actually asked.
7 sub-topics
India & Its Neighbourhood
Bilateral ties with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives.
6 sub-topics
International Organisations & Groupings
UN, G20, SCO, BRICS, QUAD, SAARC and India's role in each.
6 sub-topics
Bilateral & Strategic Partnerships
India–US, India–Russia, India–EU, Indo-Pacific and strategic ties.
5 sub-topics
Global Governance & Treaties
Climate agreements, arms-control treaties, WTO rulings, international law.
5 sub-topics
International Economic Relations
Trade agreements, IMF/World Bank, sanctions, global supply chains.
4 sub-topics
Diaspora & Soft Power
NRI/PIO policy, cultural diplomacy, Bollywood & yoga as soft power tools.
5 sub-topics
Security, Terrorism & Conflict Zones
Cross-border terrorism, maritime security, ongoing global conflicts.