TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES – 163
4 September 2026
PRERNA FOR IAS
(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)
TEN CRITICAL QUESTIONS ON CURRENT GEOPLOITICAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES – 163
1. Is India's purchase of Russian oil inconsistent with its call for peace in Ukraine?
Answer: I do not see an automatic contradiction. India has to balance principles with national interest. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar argued in Ukraine that stopping Russian oil purchases alone would not end the war, while India continues to support dialogue, diplomacy and negotiations. India must also ensure affordable energy for its large population. However, strategic autonomy should not become an excuse for ignoring humanitarian concerns. India should engage Russia, Ukraine and Europe simultaneously and support credible peace initiatives. The larger principle is that strategic autonomy means independent decision-making combined with responsible international engagement, rather than neutrality on every issue.
2. Why is the Supreme Court's ruling that Bar Councils cannot punish law students important beyond the immediate case?
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Critical analysis of India's geopolitical stance, AI-based policing concerns, strategic partnerships with Europe, and governance issues including Ukraine diplomacy and Ladakh autonomy.
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geopolitical issuesIndia Ukraine oilfacial recognition AIdefence technologystrategic autonomyrule of lawLadakh autonomyEuropean partnerships