Q. India–U.S. trade ties are expanding despite recurring tariff frictions and market access disputes. Analyse whether strategic convergence is driving trade cooperation more than economic complementarity. How sustainable is this asymmetrical interdependence? (15 Marks / 250 words)
Q. Anti-corruption institutions in India often face credibility deficits despite strong legal mandates. Evaluate the structural and political constraints limiting their deterrence capacity. Is institutional design or political will the binding constraint? (10 Marks / 150 words)