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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Question | Marks | Sub-theme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Explain India's foreign policy determinants and principles | 10 | Determinants, Panchsheel |
| 2023 | India's Act East Policy — key features and significance | 5 | Act East / ASEAN |
| 2021 | India-China relations — issues and prospects | 2 | India-China (Galwan context) |
| 2018 | India-Russia strategic partnership | 10 | India-Russia |
| 2018 | Role of Indian diaspora in India's diplomacy | 5 | Diaspora |
| 2016 | India's Neighbourhood First policy | 5 | Neighbourhood |
| 2013 | India-Africa relations and India-ASEAN summit | 5 | Act East / Africa |
| 2013 | Indian foreign policy — from non-alignment to strategic autonomy | 20 | Comprehensive |
Pattern analysis:
- T108 is tested EVERY exam year with HIGHEST average marks; 2026 guarantee of multiple questions
- Likely 2026 questions: G20 presidency outcomes (current affairs + foreign policy overlap); India-China post-Galwan normalisation; Diaspora diplomacy; Cultural diplomacy (Yoga, ICCR)