Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
3. Cooperation between India and Africa is essential to build a brighter future for their peoples and contribute to a more equitable and prosperous world. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the cooperation needed between India and Africa for mutual benefits in the current times.
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, briefly discuss the ties between India-Africa from the past to the present.
Next, In the 21st century, Africa has transformed from a lost continent to a continent of hope. Subsequently, in recent years, Africa occupies a central place in the Indian government’s foreign and economic policy.
Next, write about how in the current world of rising challenges, India and Africa can work towards addressing them.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
