Question Q19GS2GS2
Rather than seeing it as a replacement for SAARC, BIMSTEC must be appreciated for its critical role as a bridge between South Asia and ASEAN. Analyze. (15 marks, 250 words)
Main Body
BIMSTEC - refers to the organization of countries around the Bay of Bengal - Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan. BIMSTEC recently adopted its charter giving the organization a legal status.
BIMSTEC is often seen as a supplement for SAARC
1Due to SAARC becoming jammed due to India-Pak bilateral issue with venue
2Can be alternative for engagement of India in regional diplomacy
However, BIMSTEC must be recognized as an important organization:
1Bridge between South Asia and ASEAN: Country like Myanmar, Thailand act as 'gateway' to ASEAN for South Asian countries such as India, Bangladesh.
2BIMSTEC accounts hold 22% of world's population including India with world's second largest population.
3BIMSTEC - home to economic powerhouses like Bangladesh - exporter of textile to the world. India:- 3rd largest economy in PPP
4Upholds ecological proximity: Tag - Bhutan
144 words9 paragraphs
Diagram
Map showing BIMSTEC member countries around Bay of Bengal region with India at center, and neighboring countries Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal marked
Answer continues on next page
- Clear definition of BIMSTEC at the start
- Provides specific reasons why BIMSTEC is important
- Uses quantitative data (22% of world population, 3rd largest economy)
- Includes diagram showing geographic positioning
Topper
ANUPRIYA RAI
AIR 2582025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings affecting India
BIMSTEC
Writing Stats
144
Total words
9
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone