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Test your UPSC CSE 2026-27 preparation with today’s GS 2 Daily Mains Question — covering India-Bhutan relations, India’s Neighbourhood First Policy, hydropower cooperation, development partnership, strategic and security cooperation, economic connectivity, cultural ties, Bhutan’s sustainable development and India’s role in Bhutan’s modernization. Q. India-Bhutan relations are often regarded as the most successful example of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. Discuss the fa

Test your UPSC CSE 2026-27 preparation with today’s GS 2 Daily Mains Question — covering India-Oman relations, India’s West Asia policy, Strait of Hormuz, energy security, maritime security, India-Oman CEPA, defence cooperation, trade connectivity and strategic partnerships in the Gulf region. Q. Why has Oman emerged as a critical strategic partner for India in the Gulf region amid evolving geopolitical challenges in West Asia? (15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer. West Asia remains