India-EU Strategic Partnership
International Relations
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Background
Understanding India's foreign policy objectives, its engagement with major global blocs, and its role in shaping multilateralism and global governance, especially in a multipolar world.
A strategic partnership signifies a long-term, comprehensive relationship between two entities, extending beyond mere economic ties to encompass political, security, cultural, and technological cooperation, often aimed at addressing shared global challenges. The India-EU Strategic Partnership reflects a commitment to collaborate on a wide range of issues.
Facts & tables
- Establishment
- Established in 2004, elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2007.
- Scope of Cooperation
- Covers diverse areas: trade, security, digital cooperation, climate change, research, connectivity, resilient supply chains.
- Shared Values
- Both are vibrant democracies, major economic powers, and increasingly indispensable partners in addressing global challenges.
- Global Role
- Aims to promote a rules-based international order and multilateralism.
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | International Relations |
| Conceptual area | Foreign Policy |
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| European Union | Partner |
| Government of India | Partner |
Prelims angle
Prelims angle: Statement-based questions
Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding
- Comprehensive cooperation beyond trade.
- Covers security, digital, climate, research, supply chains.
- Based on shared democratic values.
- Aims to address global challenges.
- Key pillar of India's foreign policy.
| Year | Framing tags |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis |
| 2024 | Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall |
| 2023 | Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding |
| 2019 | Factual recall, Policy measures |
| 2018 | Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis |
| 2017 | Statement-based questions, Factual recall |
| 2015 | Factual recall, Terminology-based question |
| 2015 | Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding |
Timeline
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International Relations
Conceptual area
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Foreign Policy
Conceptual area
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Prelims 2015
Factual recall, Terminology-based question
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Prelims 2015
Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding
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Prelims 2017
Statement-based questions, Factual recall
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Prelims 2018
Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis
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Prelims 2019
Factual recall, Policy measures
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Prelims 2023
Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding
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Prelims 2024
Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall
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Prelims 2026
Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis
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Ireland pretty hopeful of signing of EU-India FTA by year end: Irish Ambassador Kevin Kelly
The India-EU Strategic Partnership is a comprehensive framework for cooperation across diverse sectors, including economy, security, technology, and global governance, reflecting shared values and interests between two major democratic powers.
See also
Past papers
2015–2026 · 7 questions
In the news
Ireland pretty hopeful of signing of EU-India FTA by year end: Irish Ambassador Kevin Kelly
The India-EU Strategic Partnership is a comprehensive framework for cooperation across diverse sectors, including economy, security, technology, and global governance, reflecting shared values and interests between two major democratic powers.
Try these PYQs
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Technology Council'
Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to begin technological progress and physical productivity under their control.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statement?
* Statement 1 is correct: Trade and Technology Council was launched by the the United States of America and the European Union during the EU-US Summit on 15 June 2021 in Brussels. * Statement 2 is incorrect: Trade and Technology council, the USA and EU does not aim to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control. Rather the initiative intends to promote pooling of digital resources such as AI models and computing power, and make them available to partner countries to address challenges in areas such as climate change and extreme weather, healthcare or smart agriculture.
With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements:
1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills
2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect. IOR-ARC is a regional cooperation initiative of the Indian Ocean Rim countries. It was established in Mauritius in March 1997 with the aim of promoting economic and technical cooperation. IOR-ARC is the only pan-Indian ocean grouping. It brings together countries from three continents having different sizes, economic strengths, and a wide diversity of languages, cultures. Statement 2 is incorrect. It aims to create a platform for trade, socio-economic and cultural cooperation in the Indian Ocean rim area. The Indian Ocean Rim is rich in strategic and precious minerals, metals and other natural resources, marine resources and energy, all of which can be sourced from Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), continental shelves and the deep seabed.
Which of the following countries are members of the European Union ?
1. Belarus
2. Poland
3. Germany
4. Switzerland
Select the answer using the code given below :
Statement 1 is Incorrect: Belarus is an Eastern European country that is not a member of the European Union. It maintains close political and economic ties with Russia and has never formally applied for EU membership. Statement 2 is Correct: Poland is a full member state of the European Union. It joined the bloc during the major eastward expansion in May 2004. Statement 3 is Correct: Germany is a full member state of the European Union. It is one of the original six founding members of the EU's predecessor, the European Economic Community, established in 1957. Statement 4 is Incorrect: Switzerland is not an EU member state. Although it is geographically surrounded by the EU and participates in the EU's single market and the Schengen Area through a series of bilateral treaties, it maintains its historic neutrality. It is a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) instead. Therefore, the correct answer is 2 and 3.
Consider the following countries :
1. Australia
2. Canada
3. China
4. India
5. Japan
6. USA
Which of the above are among the 'free-trade partners' of ASEAN?
ASEAN has five free trade agreements (FTAs) with six Dialogue Partners, namely China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, and Australia and New Zealand. All Parties have ratified the FTA Agreements. USA is not a dialogue partner of ASEAN. So, they don't share a free trade agreement.
Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the following countries?
* India signed the ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with Russia. * India and Russia have a long-standing strategic partnership in the field of civil nuclear cooperation. * The agreement aims to enhance collaboration in areas such as nuclear fuel cycle management, nuclear power projects, and research in nuclear science and technology. * Russia has been a key partner in India's nuclear energy sector, particularly through Rosatom, which has been involved in building Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu. * Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States have also engaged in nuclear cooperation with India but were not part of this specific agreement.
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Consider the following in respect of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS):
1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among the navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect. The inaugural IONS was held in February 2008 in New Delhi, India. The Indian Navy served as the Chair for the first two years (2008-2010). Statement 2 is correct. IONS is indeed a voluntary initiative that aims to promote maritime cooperation among the navies of countries bordering the Indian Ocean. It provides a platform for discussions on regional maritime security issues and fosters friendly relationships between participating nations.
The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’ recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:
The Fortaleza Declaration is related to the affairs of the BRICS group of countries. BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The Fortaleza Declaration was signed during the Sixth BRICS Summit held in Fortaleza, Brazil, in July 2014.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I : Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.
Statement-II : Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement I is correct. The Sumed Pipeline is indeed a significant route for transporting oil and natural gas from the Persian Gulf to Europe. It bypasses the Suez Canal, offering an alternative path for these resources. Statement II is also correct. The Sumed Pipeline physically connects the Red Sea (where oil and gas are loaded onto ships from the Persian Gulf) with the Mediterranean Sea, providing a direct route for them to reach European ports. The connection between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea established by the Sumed Pipeline directly explains its strategic importance for transporting oil and gas to Europe. Statement II provides the geographical context for how Statement I functions.