Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC frequently examines India's foreign policy principles, its engagement with global challenges, and its role in shaping international peace and security architecture, particularly within multilateral contexts.
India's foreign policy traditionally emphasizes non-alignment, strategic autonomy, and the peaceful resolution of international disputes. It actively participates in multilateral forums to promote dialogue, de-escalation, and peace processes, reflecting its commitment to a rules-based international order.