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India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership

PYQs

10

Articles

2

Momentum

27

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

India-U.S. relations are a cornerstone of India's foreign policy, impacting its economic growth, national security, technological advancement, and geopolitical standing, making it a critical area for understanding global dynamics.

The India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership signifies a deepening of ties between the two democracies across various sectors, including defence, trade, technology, and energy, aimed at promoting mutual interests and regional stability. This partnership is a cornerstone of India's foreign policy, reflecting shared values and converging strategic interests in a multipolar world.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Key Pillars

Defence, strategic technologies, energy, bilateral trade.

COMPACT

Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology.

Shared Objectives

Promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

Key Pillars of Cooperation

Trade, defence, energy security, critical and emerging technologies, critical minerals.

High-Level Engagements

Regular dialogues between heads of state and senior officials to review progress and address challenges.

Recent Challenges

Past issues included U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, differing views on regional conflicts (e.g., India-Pakistan), and immigration policy changes (H1B visa fees).

Strategic Context

Discussions occur amidst rising global tensions, including those in West Asia, and evolving regional alignments.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaInternational Relations

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Government of IndiaImplements
Government of United StatesImplements
Ministry of External Affairs (India)Conducts foreign policy
U.S. Department of StateConducts foreign policy
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Statement-based questions

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • Deepening ties across defence, tech, energy, trade.
  • COMPACT: Military partnership, commerce, technology.
  • Aims for mutual benefit and regional stability.
  • Cornerstone of India's foreign policy.
  • Significant for Indo-Pacific strategy.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : | List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) | List II (Location) | |---|-...

International RelationsOpen question
2025Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect

International RelationsOpen question
2024Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: Statement-I : Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement-II ...

GeographyOpen question

Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It ...

International RelationsOpen question
2024Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: Statement-I : Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement-II ...

GeographyOpen question

Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It ...

International RelationsOpen question
2023Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Techn...

International RelationsOpen question

Consider the following statements: Statement-I :Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II :The 'Arab Peace Initiative...

International RelationsOpen question
2023Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Techn...

International RelationsOpen question

Consider the following statements: Statement-I :Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II :The 'Arab Peace Initiative...

International RelationsOpen question
2022Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Consider the following: 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member ...

International RelationsOpen question

Consider the following pairs: Country - Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad – Setting up of permanent military base by China. 2. Guin...

International RelationsOpen question
2022Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following: 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member ...

International RelationsOpen question

Consider the following pairs: Country - Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad – Setting up of permanent military base by China. 2. Guin...

International RelationsOpen question
2018Conceptual understanding, Policy measures

In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the `International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?

International RelationsOpen question
2017Conceptual understanding, Policy measures

What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

International RelationsOpen question

Topic timeline

International Relations
Prelims 2017· Conceptual understanding, Policy measures

What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

Open question
Prelims 2018· Conceptual understanding, Policy measures

In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the `International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?

Open question
Prelims 2022· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Consider the following: 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member ...

Open question

Consider the following pairs: Country - Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad – Setting up of permanent military base by China. 2. Guin...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following: 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member ...

Open question

Consider the following pairs: Country - Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad – Setting up of permanent military base by China. 2. Guin...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Techn...

Open question

Consider the following statements: Statement-I :Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II :The 'Arab Peace Initiative...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Techn...

Open question

Consider the following statements: Statement-I :Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II :The 'Arab Peace Initiative...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: Statement-I : Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement-II ...

Open question

Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It ...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: Statement-I : Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement-II ...

Open question

Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It ...

Open question
Prelims 2025· Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect

Open question
Prelims 2026· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : | List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) | List II (Location) | |---|-...

Open question

Prime Minister meets President of the United States of America on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian

18 Jun 2026 · The India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership is a multifaceted bilateral relationship covering defence, technology, energy, and trade, underpinned by initiatives like COMPACT, and is vital for India's strategic autonomy and economic growth.

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U.S. Vice-President Vance dials PM Modi

09 Aug 2026 · The India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership is a multifaceted relationship covering trade, defence, and technology, navigating both cooperation and occasional challenges, and is crucial for India's strategic interests.

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Consider the following statements : Statement-I: Recently, the United States of America (USA) and the European Union (EU) have launched the 'Trade and Techn...

2023·International Relations
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Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists : | List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) | List II (Location) | |---|-...

2026·International Relations
Solve

Consider the following statements: Statement-I : Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe. Statement-II ...

2024·Geography
Solve

Consider the following: 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 2. Missile Technology Control Regime 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation India is a member ...

2022·International Relations
Solve

Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It ...

2024·International Relations
Solve

Consider the following statements: Statement-I :Israel has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States. Statement-II :The 'Arab Peace Initiative...

2023·International Relations
Solve

Consider the following pairs: Country - Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad – Setting up of permanent military base by China. 2. Guin...

2022·International Relations
Solve

In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the `International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?

2018·International Relations
Solve

India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect

2025·International Relations
Solve

What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?

2017·International Relations
Solve

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