Curriculum 2026–27
Practice
World Cluster· Domain Code DIPLO

Foreign Policy & Bilateral Relations — Strategic Pacts, Neighborhood First & Global Diplomacy

India's foreign policy framework balances strategic autonomy with deep bilateral engagement and multilateral diplomacy across key geopolitical theatres. Grounded in the historical tenets of non-alignment and peaceful coexistence, modern Indian diplomacy prioritises the Neighborhood First policy to foster regional stability, economic connectivity, and humanitarian assistance across South Asia. The evolution from Look East to Act East has deepened institutional synergies with ASEAN, while the SAGAR vision anchors maritime security throughout the Indian Ocean region. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnerships with major powers—underpinned by foundational defence pacts like LEMOA, COMCASA, and BECA—strengthen technological, energy, and intelligence cooperation. Concurrently, development assistance delivered via concessional Lines of Credit and a vibrant global diaspora reinforce cultural diplomacy and soft power worldwide.

Prescribed Topics & Learning Modules

Public Sample Quizzes & Solved Questions

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Question 1Neighborhood First Policy & Act East Initiatives
easy

The 'Look East Policy', which aimed to cultivate extensive economic and strategic relations with Southeast Asian nations, was first initiated in 1991 under the prime ministership of which leader?

Question 2Bilateral Treaties & Strategic Foundational Pacts
easy

Which landmark civil nuclear agreement, commonly known as the 123 Agreement, was signed between India and which major world power in 2008?

Question 3Lines of Credit, Development Aid & Global Diaspora
easy

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Non-Resident Indian Day) is celebrated in India on 9 January to commemorate which historic milestone?

Question 4Neighborhood First Policy & Act East Initiatives
medium

The acronym 'SAGAR', unveiled as India's maritime vision for the Indian Ocean Region during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2015 visit to Mauritius, stands for which of the following?

Question 5Bilateral Treaties & Strategic Foundational Pacts
medium

Which of the four foundational defence agreements between India and the United States was signed in 2016 to enable reciprocal logistics support, supplies, and services for military forces?

Question 6Lines of Credit, Development Aid & Global Diaspora
medium

Under the Ministry of External Affairs, which specialised division established in 2012 is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring India's development partnership projects and grants abroad?

Question 7Neighborhood First Policy & Act East Initiatives
medium

The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project connects the Indian seaport of Kolkata with the port of Sittwe in which neighbouring Southeast Asian nation?

Question 8Bilateral Treaties & Strategic Foundational Pacts
hard

The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), concluded between India and the United States during the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in October 2020, primarily pertains to which domain?

Question 9Neighborhood First Policy & Act East Initiatives
hard

The historic Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) of 2015, which resolved long-standing enclave disputes and demarcated a 4,096 km border between India and Bangladesh, was enacted through which Constitutional Amendment Act?

Question 10Lines of Credit, Development Aid & Global Diaspora
hard

The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), a regional security grouping focused on maritime security, counter-terrorism, and cyber threats in the Indian Ocean, was originally founded by India alongside which two nations?

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