Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
2. India-Nepal relations are in need of a rebalancing. This can be achieved by India emphasising on Neighbourhood First Policy and Nepal reciprocating India’s efforts. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: the Hindu
Why the question: The visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to India, beginning April 1 — four years after a Nepali leader visited New Delhi — is significant. It is the first bilateral visit abroad for Mr. Deuba who leads an election government
Key Demand of the question: To bring out the changing landscape of Indo-Nepal relation in light of recent developments between the two countries and need for rebalancing,
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In brief, give a historical perspective of Indo-Nepal relations.
Body:
Present a timeline that depicts major events between India and Nepal and highlights the controversies around their relations. Elaborate upon the recent boundary issue as well he internal strife being witnessed in Nepal.
Discuss the underlying factors responsible for unchanging perspectives for each other. Bring out their impacts on the relations of the both countries. Discuss ties at different levels between the two – people to people ties, government to government ties, the China factor etc.
Bring out the present picture of the Indo-Nepal ties.
Conclusion:
Mention a way forward to recalibrate the ties and ensure mutual prosperity between the two countries.
