The world that China desires and is shaping

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

India is a member of which of the above?

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 3 only
3. C. 2 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

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?

1. A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
2. B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
3. C. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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

1. A. India to Central Asia to Europe via Iran
2. B. India to Central Asia via China
3. C. India to South-East Asia through Bangladesh and Myanmar
4. D. India to Europe through Azerbaijan

Consider the following statements with regard to BRICS:

I. 16th BRICS Summit was held under the Chairship of Russia in Kazan.
II. Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS.
III. The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit was Strengthening Multiculturalism for Just Global Development and Security.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I and II
2. B. II and III
3. C. I and III
4. D. I only

‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of -

1. A. African Union
2. B. Brazil
3. C. European Union
4. D. China

Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?

1. A. Iran
2. B. Saudi Arabia
3. C. Oman
4. D. Kuwait

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?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:
1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 2 and 3 only
3. C. 1 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’ recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:

1. A. ASEAN
2. B. BRICS
3. C. OECD
4. D. WTO

India is a member of which of the following?

1. Asia-Pacific economic corporation.
2. Association of South-East Asian Nations.
3. East Asia Summit

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 3 only
3. C. 1, 2, and 3
4. D. India is a member of none of them

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Mahatma Jotirao Phule’s writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.

The sculptors filled the Chandella artform with resilient vigor and breadth of life. Elucidate.

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Based on the article, which of the following best describes China's approach to the existing international order?

1. A. It seeks a complete overthrow of the post-war international system to establish a new one.
2. B. It aims to preserve the institutional structures while subtly rewriting their normative foundations.
3. C. It is primarily focused on strengthening the American-led international institutions without any changes.
4. D. It advocates for a return to a purely Westphalian system, rejecting all multilateral institutions.

According to the article, China's Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) primarily aims to:

1. A. Promote universal human rights based on liberal democratic values.
2. B. Foster greater cultural exchange and understanding among diverse civilizations.
3. C. Recast human rights as culturally contingent, thereby shielding authoritarian governance.
4. D. Establish a global framework for protecting tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

The article highlights China's selective adherence to international norms. Which of the following actions is cited as an example of China disregarding Westphalian norms it often champions?

1. A. Its increased financial contributions to the United Nations budget.
2. B. Its support for the restoration of the WTO's Appellate Body.
3. C. Its rejection of the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling on the South China Sea.
4. D. Its establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

"China is not seeking to overturn the existing international system but rather selectively revising it, preserving institutional structures while subtly rewriting the normative foundations." In light of this statement, analyze China's strategy to reshape the global order and its implications for India's strategic interests.

Introduce China's revisionist strategy, elaborate on its institutional and normative dimensions with examples from the article, and then discuss specific implications for India, including areas of convergence and divergence, and the risks highlighted.

Differentiate between China's 'institutional revisionism' and its 'normative ambitions' in reshaping the global order. How do these two dimensions collectively challenge the foundational principles of the post-war international system?

Define and provide examples for both institutional revisionism (e.g., AIIB, UN contributions) and normative ambitions (e.g., GSI, GCI, redefinition of democracy) as described in the article. Then, explain how their combined effect undermines principles like sovereign equality, individual rights, and the rule of law.