Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
3. Examine, why India has taken a subtle pro-Moscow position on the question of Russian attacks against Ukraine, highlighting the implications on India’s Strategic Autonomy. (250 Words)
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The analysis of India’s stand on Russia-Ukraine news has been in the news
Key Demand of the question:
The reasons why India has taken such a position, along with other options and implications for India
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Brief on India’s stand on the Russia-Ukraine war
Body:
First, mention the recent incidents that highlight India’s stand on the war
Then, mention the reasons as to why India has taken such a position
Further, mention the options and implications for India
Then, address the impact of India’s move on its strategic autonomy
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward that India must take in this regard.
