Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
2. Unresolved issues, unstable economic relations and varying domestic politics are affecting the relationships of various south Asian countries with India. Analyse. What steps are needed so that there can be a collective response to these challenges? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
After weeks of protests, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa stepped down this month, but that is not the only big political non-electoral change in the neighbourhood in 2021-22. Just a month ago, it was Pakistan; a year ago, it was Nepal. Power changed hands through more coercive means in Myanmar and Afghanistan.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about instability in south Asia and responses needed to collectively respond to it.
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 giving context.
Body:
First, write about the various unresolved issues in south Asia – Indo-Pak, Indo-Nepal, India-Sri Lanka etc.
Next, write about the unstable economic relations – bilateral trade, tariffs, economic crises etc.
Next, write about the varying domestic politics – Taliban takeover, removal of Imran Khan, Resignation of Rajapaksa etc.
Next, write about the collective responses that is needed in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
