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Ujjwal PriyankAIR 10· 2024

Question 19ExamineGS2GS2

India's timely response during the economic crises in Sri Lanka and the Maldives reflects its "Neighbourhood First" policy in action. Examine how Indian aid has impacted bilateral ties with these nations. What steps can further be taken to promote sustainable economic cooperation in the Indian Ocean region? (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

India's "Neighbourhood First Policy" promotes the value of early response without expecting reciprocity in India's neighbour.

16 words

Main Body

Sri LankaEconomic crisis due to debt default
India providing assistance and line of credit
MaldivesMaldive facing economic losses
currency swap agreement with RBI
influx of capital for assistance

Bilateral ties with neighbour

1. India as a security provider in the region.

2. Role of Digital Public Infrastructure

3. Promote Global South interest

4. Military tiesIndia giving Dhruva Helicopter and Dornier aircraft to Maldives

5. Promoting hydrographical research in Indian ocean

Sustainable economic cooperation

1. SAGAR (Security and Growth of All in the Region)

2. Counter Chinese influence

Such as Peel of String Strategy.

102 words3 paragraphs

Conclusion

India can advance its strategic interest in neighbourhood and secure its maritime border.

13 words

Diagram

Flowchart showing Sri Lanka and Maldives economic crisis causes and India's response

Examiner score
1.3/10

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Topper

Ujjwal Priyank

AIR 102024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

India and its Neighborhood - Relations

India-Maldives Relations

Neighbourhood First Policy - Sri Lanka and Maldives Economic Crisis

Writing Stats

131

Total words

3

Paragraphs

analytical

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