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  1. Q1 2026 Mains GS1

    Water resources are both an asset and a source of conflict in South Asia. Examine this statement giving examples. (Answer in 150 words)

    GeographySouth asiaTransboundary water conflict
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  2. Q2 2026 Mains GS2

    “China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has transformed South Asia from a regional space into a theatre of great power competition.” Analyse the strategic implications of the BRI for India’s security and regional influence in South Asia. (Answer in 250 words)

    Belt and road initiativeChinaInternational relations
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