GS2 · 10 marks · 150 words

As an important attribute of soft power, "Knowledge diplomacy" has the potential to further various objectives of foreign policy. Explain.

Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024

Trade and Economic DiplomacyBilateral Relations

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

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The toppers’ answers

Srishti DabasAIR 6 · CSE 2023 · 158 wordsTheir whole copy

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Indian foreign policy aims to secure objectives of development, peace and security through Soft power of KITE → Knowledge and Information Technology economy.

The knowledge diplomacy is seen in:

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(1) Student exchange programs among nations. eg. Indo-German collaboration.

(2) Indian doctors, nurses, technicians, teachers are all across the globe providing developmental assistance in Africa, especially for their capacity building.

(3) MoUs in the field of Education - expanding centres of excellence with Australia, establishing university in India.

(4) Indian diaspora is spreading the knowledge diplomacy - as Indian scientists, engineers, students - study as well as work eg. Silicon valley - contributing to growth of host country.

(5) The knowledge of Indian Traditional Medicine is spreading across globe eg. power of Ayurveda.

(6) Yoga is an integral part of India's soft power eg. International Yoga Day on 21st June.

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India is moving ahead to share vast knowledge for the welfare of all - imbibing idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

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