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UPSC Mains Answer Practice: Global Digital Influence and Southeast Asian Border Diplomacy

UPSC Mains Answer Practice: Global Digital Influence and Southeast Asian Border Diplomacy
UPSC Mains Answer Practice: Global Digital Influence and Southeast Asian Border Diplomacy

This article presents practice questions designed for candidates preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Mains examination, specifically focusing on topics relevant to General Studies Paper 2.

One question explores India’s ability to leverage its home-grown digital public infrastructure, including the India Stack and the new 4G stack, as instruments of soft power and techno-strategic influence in the Global South. The other question delves into the Thailand–Cambodia dispute over Preah Vihear, prompting discussion on how cultural-historical claims complicate border diplomacy and inviting suggestions for peaceful resolution.

The provided framework for practice emphasizes self-evaluation and a structured thought process for enriching answers.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/upsc-essentials-mains-answer-practice-gs-2-week-124-10308511/

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