GS2 · 10 marks · 150 words

The collective strength of BRICS nations allows for meaningful cooperation on myriad issues, however, the platform's ability to influence the trajectory of bilateral relationships remains limited. Do you agree?

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

Regional GroupingsBilateral Relations

Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

How toppers approached it

From all 5 answers · about 160 words · 80% drew a diagram.

Opening

  • A definition40%
  • No separate opening40%
  • A date or context20%

Body

  • Points and prose80%
  • Points20%

Close

  • A way forward60%
  • No separate close20%
  • A summary20%

The toppers’ answers

NausheenAIR 9 · CSE 2023 · 65 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

BRICS include Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Recently, there has been an expansion from 5 to 11 members. Platform's ability to influence trajectory of bilateral relation remains limited However,

Body · points and prose

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  • 2. Challenging hegemony of western nations
    1. Facing economic crisis well through New Development Bank
    1. Helping nations to deal with financial issues through contingency Reserve

Platform's ability to influence trajectory of bilateral relation remains limited

diagram Reasons

  • (1) No consensus on major issues like Russia - Ukraine war.
  • (2) Border issues of individual countries. e.g.) India - China at LAC.
  • (3) No mechanism of dispute settlement under BRICS structure.

However,

  • ↳ (1) It has provided a platform to foster dialogue. e.g.) India - China on border issues.
  • ↳ (2) Including Iran and Saudi Arabia together is also a positive sign of cooperation.

Close · no separate close

None written.

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