Topic : Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
3. Do you think time is ripe for India to develop a comprehensive Underwater Domain Awareness strategy to not lose sight of her surrounding seas? Analyse. (250 words)
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article talks about comprehensive Underwater Domain Awareness strategy and its importance.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the need and importance of comprehensive underwater domain awareness strategy.
Directive:
Analyze – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by explaining that at a time when China’s pre-meditated military moves along our northern boundary are drawing the nation’s attention, it is important that we don’t lose sight of our surrounding seas.
Body:
Explain what you understand by comprehensive underwater domain awareness strategy.
Discuss why it is essential to Build Maritime Domain Awareness, and especially Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) capabilities and technology, both domestically and with like-minded partners, and explain how it should be given the highest priority.
Take hints from the article and list down the need for the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the existing efforts of the government of India in this direction, suggest what more needs to be done.
