Question 19GS2GS2
विश्व, विशेषकर पश्चिम के साथ भारत के संबंध (कृमनीकरणीय) के दिशान्विन्यास लक्षण हैं कि आधुनिक भारत-ध्रुव-पूर्व मिशन के अल्प लागों के लिए प्रभावी अनुरूपक तथा भारत सभा के दौरान मर्गी से कृषि नीति में परिवर्तन हुआ, भारत और संयुक्त राष्ट्र सहयोग भी है।। (250 शब्द, 15 अंक) Highlight the significance of the recently envisaged India-Middle East-Europe corridor for India's connectivity with the world, especially the West. Do you think, in recent times, transport and energy initiatives have taken precedence in India's foreign policy? (15 marks, 250 words)
Main Body
Recently on the sidelines of G20 summit the G20 launched the India Middle East-Europe corridor (IMEC) as a multi-model transport & energy project.
Significance
Geopolitical
1provide a counter to China's BRI and challenge its hegemony.
2provides an alternate route to check point of suez canal
3helps avoid the problematic and unstable red sea route
4improve bilateral ties with west asian countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE etc
5Embolden India EU ties.
Economy
1decrease the trade time with EU by atleast 30%.
2major push for India's exports to EU
3ensure safe access to energy imports from west asia @ nearly 70% of crude oil is imported by india
4boost regional development
5create jobs in India
6help attract investments
7boost India's GDP.
Transport & Energy Projects
1International north south transit corridor.
2Construction of Chabahar port (iran)
3Kaladan multimodal transit project (Myanmar)
4development of Trincomalee oil field (Sri Lanka)
5Agartala-Akhaura rail line project (Bangladesh).
167 words4 paragraphs
Conclusion
Therefore it can be seen India's foreign policy is actively pursuing transport & energy projects
15 words
Diagram
Hand-drawn map of IMEC corridor showing Europe (Valencia, Marseille), Africa, India, and Southeast Asian ports with connecting lines
- Directly addresses the question with clear identification of IMEC
- Provides well-structured geopolitical analysis
- Shows understanding of contemporary international relations dynamics
- Clear connection between IMEC and counter to China strategy
- Comprehensive coverage of multiple dimensions: geopolitical, economic, and strategic
- Lists concrete infrastructure projects
- Clear numbering makes argument structured
- Shows deep understanding of India's regional integration strategy
- Links economic benefits to energy security
Topper
Ashi Sharma
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora
International Relations
India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC)
Writing Stats
182
Total words
4
Paragraphs
Formal, structured, analytical
Tone