A topper · GS2 · 26 pages

Japleen Kaur: GS2 answer copy

3 answers by Japleen Kaur, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q5India - ASEAN relationship is the strongest arm in Act East Policy of India.
  2. Q6BRICS and QUAD are crucial for advancing Indian interests in a multipolar world while maintaining its strategic autonomy.
  3. QIndia has had ancient, historical networks with Africa and its importance is being reinforced in contemporary times. Discuss. Q2. The China+1 strategy of the West presents an opportunity for India to become a global manufacturing hub. Analyze. Q3. Discuss the significance of the Gulf region for India's diaspora. Highlight the challenges faced by them. Q4. Critically examine the funding mechanisms of WHO and their implications for global health priorities. Discuss the role of developing nations in this context.

The answers

Question 5 · 140 words written

India - ASEAN relationship is the strongest arm in Act East Policy of India.

Opening

INDIA - ASEAN RELATIONS fig → evolution of India-ASEAN

Body · points

--> full dialogue partner of ASEAN --> India-ASEAN summit --> India-ASEAN FTA --> Act East Policy --> Next Plan of Action (2025)

fig → evolution of India-ASEAN

  1. Geo-strategic significance →

i) centre of Indo-Pacific region → crucial for security of region and ZOPFAN framework.

ii) Balance China's grey zone warfare tactics within Indo-Pacific.

iii) crucial for sea lines of communication eg Malacca

  1. Geo-Political - i) Takes India out of South Asian groupings ii) crucial for strategic Autonomy

  2. Geoeconomics - i) Significant Market opportunities ii) 10th largest trading partner of India. iii) crucial FTAs, Mind trade iv) supply chain diversifications eg → Rare Earths v) Connectivity eg → IMT Trilateral Highway

  3. Cultural contacts → Buddhist connects

Close · a way forward

↳ Tourist economy However, issues such as → Strong dependence on China, limited trade need to be addressed.

India-ASEAN need to focus on collective goal achievement of economic co-operation and climate diplomacy to preserve the richness of Indo-Pacific region.