GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
India is uniquely positioned on the world map for its rich culture. In this context discuss the role of culture, diaspora, and democracy as instruments of India's soft power. To what extent India has been able to position itself as a 'smart power'?
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Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
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