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Ashi Sharma

Question 20GS2GS2

राजनीतिक रूप से विपरीतार्थ गुणों में हालांकि बुद्धि में बाहरवर, भारत-कनाडा द्विपक्षीय संबंध, बहुलवाद, आर्थिक जुड़ाव और लंबे समय में जातीय और लोग के सहयोग के साथ मजबूत हैं। भारत-कनाडा संबंध रूपरेखा हुआ, भारत और संयुक्त राष्ट्र सहयोग भी है।। (250 शब्द, 15 अंक) Despite the recent rise in politically contentious issues, the India-Canada bilateral relationship has remained committed to shared values of democracy, pluralism, expanding economic engagement and long-standing people-to-people ties. Highlighting the significant pillars of the India-Canada relationship, discuss potential areas of cooperation and collaboration between India and Canada. (15 marks, 250 words)

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Main Body

allegations of canadian authorities against indian intelligence agencies for assassination, delays in granting student visas and counters allegations by Indian authorities on Canada for harbouring anti-Indian (Khalistan) separatists have increased problem in Indo-Canada relations.

Pillars of Relationship

Cultural the relationship remains strong as:

based on

1Geographical: both members of G20, Common Wealth Group of Nations, common west China concerns in Indo pacific, both pro UNSC reforms
2Economic: bilateral trade between both around $10bn, Canada major source of remittance for India
3Political: both parliamentary democracies with rule of law
4Historical: part in freedom struggle @ Rampuri nair incident, Ghadr party
5Social: both must cultural population, Sikh, Hindu etc —— major part of Canadian population @ Punjabi —— 2nd language in canada.

Areas of Cooperation

1Geographical: greater convergence to advance rules based order especially in Indo pacific, cooperation on anti-terrorism
2Economic: forge free trade agreements, bilateral investment treaty, sign mobility & migration agreements
3Social: mutual exchanges, student scholarships
4Technology: mutually beneficial partnerships for quantum computing, AI, Block Chain, spacetech and other emerging world technology
5Environmental: develop green energy and construct buses to ultimate usage
6Carbon Capture strategy, green hydrogen
7Defence & Security: Joint patrol & defence Cortices.
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Conclusion

India-Canada relations are passing through a tough phase but it is important to expand engagement and focus on convergence rather than divergence.

22 words

  • Acknowledges current challenges while maintaining diplomatic tone
  • Structured approach identifying pillars and concerns
  • Shows understanding of multilateral dimensions (G20, Commonwealth)
  • Discusses both hard (security) and soft (cultural) power aspects
  • Recognizes economic ties and diaspora role
  • Comprehensive coverage of multiple cooperation areas across dimensions
  • Good historical context with specific examples (Rampuri Nair, Ghadr Party)
  • Recognizes diaspora and cultural ties effectively
  • Covers contemporary technology areas (quantum, AI, blockchain)
  • Balanced conclusion acknowledging challenges while advocating engagement
  • Well-structured with clear categorization of cooperation areas

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Topper

Ashi Sharma

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

India and its Neighborhood - Relations

India-Canada Relations

Bilateral relationship between India and Canada - challenges and pillars

Writing Stats

229

Total words

3

Paragraphs

Formal, analytical, diplomatic

Tone