Q1- “Trade agreements in a multipolar world increasingly serve strategic and regulatory objectives beyond tariff liberalisation.” Examine this statement in the context of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement, with reference to climate standards, technology governance, and strategic autonomy. (15 Marks / 250 Words)
Q2- Rapid urbanisation and fragmented governance pose major threats to India’s wetlands. Analyse the regulatory and institutional challenges in implementing the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. (15 Marks / 150 Words)