Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
4. India and the US are strategic partners today in the true sense of the term. But a partnership among mature major powers is never about seeking a complete convergence. It is about managing differences by ensuring a continuous dialogue and channelling these differences into crafting new opportunities. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the aspect’s of convergence and divergence between India and U.S and how to overcome divergence.
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:
Begin by writing about the deepening India and U.S ties.
Body:
First, mention the various components of India-U.S comprehensive global strategic partnership.
Next, write about the recent developments in trade between the two countries – volume of trade, India-U.S. Trade Policy Forum and India – U.S. Economic and Financial Partnership Dialogue etc.
Next, write about the recent developments in clean energy cooperation between the two countries – Strategic Energy Partnership/ Climate & Clean Energy Agenda 2030 etc.
Next, write about the various divergences – Ukraine issue, India’s partnership with Russia, U.S partnership with Pakistan etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to further enhance the ties.
