Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
3) Both India and France are eager to forge a deeper nautical partnership between them. Discuss the mutual benefits of such a partnership for India and France. (250 Words)
Why this question?
It’s in news. Important for Mains.
Key demand of the question:
Direct question – discuss how deepening nautical relationship benefit both India and France.
Directive Word:
Discuss: Discuss various dimensions of the benefits of deeper nautical relationship
Structure of Answer:
In the introduction write 2-3 lines why there is a need for India to engage deeply with France in the Indian Ocean region, and how it’s mutually beneficial.
In a small paragraph, briefly write background of nautical agreement.
In the body, divide answer into 4-5 broad dimensions: Security, Trade etc. Within them write 1-2 points on how India and France get benefited. Make sure, you also write negative side wherever it’s applicable.
In the conclusion, write in 1-2 lines about need for India to weigh in cost – benefits before going for such a partnerships.
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