Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
Q4. Explain the significance of India’s growing engagement with the Arctic region. How can cooperation with Nordic countries advance India’s climate and strategic interests? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question
Due to increasing geopolitical competition and climate concerns in the Arctic region, alongside India’s expanding engagement with Nordic countries through climate, maritime and strategic cooperation.
Key Demand of the question
The question requires explaining the significance of India’s growing Arctic engagement from climate, scientific and strategic perspectives. It also demands examining how cooperation with Nordic countries can help advance India’s climate objectives and broader strategic interests.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly mention the transformation of the Arctic into a critical geopolitical and climate-security region with implications extending beyond polar geography.
Body
- Significance of Arctic engagement for India: Mention climate linkages, monsoon impact, scientific research, maritime routes, energy security and geopolitical relevance.
- Nordic cooperation in climate and technology: Briefly indicate cooperation in renewable energy, Arctic research, green shipping, carbon capture and sustainable development.
Conclusion
Conclude by highlighting that India’s Arctic outreach and Nordic partnerships can strengthen its climate resilience, scientific capability and strategic positioning in a changing global order.
