Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
3. The recent elections in Nepal offer an opportunity for India to recalibrate its ties and to turn over a new leaf in Indo-Nepalese relations. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
On November 20, Nepal had its general elections, its second since the promulgation of the Nepal Constitution of 2015. This was also the first time in Nepal’s history that a parliament had completed a five-year tenure even though legislative activities were conducted for barely 18 months.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the opportunity for recalibrating Indo-Nepal ties and steps that must be taken for the same.
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:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, give in brief the evolution of India- Nepal relations. How it has progressed over the years. Use a diagram to show it.
Next, write about the existing issues still which is affecting Indo-Nepalese relationship. Cite examples to support your points.
Next, suggest how those issues can be addressed and how recent elections offer an opportunity to recalibrate the ties.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
