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Annapurna Singh· 2023

Question Q.9GS2GS2

भारत को इस लाभ उठाना चाहिए, यदि प्रबंधन नहीं किया गया तो वैश्विक विभाजन को आश्रय दे सकता है। प्रस्तावित भारत को आगे बढ़ने के लिए कैसे सहायता कर सकते हैं? (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए) 10 अंक "India must leverage, if not manage, the global divides". How can the current geopolitical churn pave the way for India's rise to the global high table? (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks.

Open scan (p.20)

Main Body

History has lessons for a rising power leverage the dominant, converge with consequent, & manage the competition"

~S. Jaishankar (MEA)

Global divides1. War & conflicts ex- Russia Ukraine, Sudan cause, Israel Palestine - sudan call

2. Terrorism & organised crime

3. Climate change [developed vs developing]

4. Inflation & supply chain monopolisation

India must leverage :-

○ opportunities out of conflicts [ex cheaper Russian oil]

New trade routes due to arctic melting
Supply chain diversification & reshoring post covid-19

India must manage :-

alliances & strategic partnerships

[as] balancing Russia & USA trade relations, udeéphenation for shelgje autonomy

current geopolitik paving way for india by :-

① As a voice of Global South

[ex]- GEO presidency

② as voice against terrorism

[ex]. "blood & wrath can't flow together" on Indus waters treaty with Pakistan

③ as voice for reforms in International body

[ex]: P5 expansion bid at UNSC

④ as a vishwaguru due to role played during covid-19 crisis

[ex]- Vaccine Maitri

⑤ First responder in crisis

[ex]- operation DOST in Turkey

early value

⑥ exposing hypocrisy & following strategic autonomy

[ex]- "Europe needs to come out of its old mindset of its problem being world's problem"

The crisis is when the true test of a leader is checked. India has fared excellently well demanding its rightful place at GLOBAL HIGH TABLE

227 words12 paragraphs3 bullet points

Conclusion

The crisis is when the true test of a leader is checked. India has fared excellently well demanding its rightful place at GLOBAL HIGH TABLE

25 words

  • Uses authoritative quote from S. Jaishankar
  • Identifies multiple global divides
  • Links contemporary issues to India's opportunities
  • Structured approach with leverage vs manage dichotomy
  • Comprehensive coverage of India's contemporary global roles
  • Well-structured with specific examples
  • Highlights India's moral leadership
  • Strong conclusion linking crisis management to leadership

Topper

Annapurna Singh

2023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora

India's Geopolitical Position

Global divides and India's role

Writing Stats

252

Total words

12

Paragraphs

3

Bullets

analytical and strategic

Tone