Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
3. Cultural heritage between India and Nepal can be a key political and strategic opportunity for both countries to re-define relations and bolster them. Discuss. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the construction of the ‘India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage’ on Monday during a daylong visit to Lumbini in Nepal. The visit will coincide with the celebrations to mark the Buddha Jayanti.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how cultural heritage can play a part in boosting Indo-Nepal ties.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the importance of Nepal for India.
Body:
First, write about the recent developments and changes witnessed in the Indo-Nepalese bilateral relations.
Next, mention about the various ways in which cultural heritage can server as a political and strategic opportunity for both countries.
Next, write about the various other measures that are required to bolster ties between India and Nepal.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
