UPSC Mains 2021 · GS II · Q19 · 15 marks · 250 words

Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. What importance does it hold for India?

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एस० सी० ओ० के लक्ष्यों और उद्देश्यों का विश्लेषणात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए। भारत के लिए इसका क्या महत्त्व है?

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “SCO serves India's quest for geopolitical balance and regional engagement; however, any benefits from it are cancelled out by the presence of China and Pakistan. In this context discuss various concerns faced by India regarding SCO?”

Madhavi RAIR 446 · CSE 2024 · 85 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

SCO is a regional organisation comprising of central Asian countries and India, Pakistan for regional cooperation with its headquarter at Beijing.

Body · points

  1. India's decisions will be opposed by the China and Pakistan.
  2. China's interference in India's internal issues like J&K.
  3. China's BRI initiative, terror financing & Pakistan are detrimental to India's interests.

Instead of looking SCO in a negative way, India should take advantage to negotiate with Pakistan and China in healthy manner.

• Should use RATS to oppress terrorism in the region.

Close · a way forward

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2021, General Studies Paper II, Q19. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.