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Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
3. Germany has been a steadfast partner for India and amongst its closest friends in Europe. Unde a new leadership, Germany is likely to remain committed to the partnership, though the nuances could certainly be different. Evaluate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
For the first time in 16 years, Germany has a government without the Christian Democratic Union. Negotiations among the Social Democratic Party (red), the Free Democratic Party (yellow) and the Greens have resulted in the “traffic light” coalition led by Olaf Scholz, who has been sworn in as Chancellor.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the aspects of continuity and change in the post-merkel era
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context of India’s bipartisan outreach to Germany and the continuity witnessed under Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Body:
First, elaborate up on major aspects of Indo-German relations – Collaboration on High-Speed Railways, Strategic Financing Initiative for Asia, High Technology Partnership Group and defence industry partner etc.
Next, Write about the potential changes that could be witnessed under the new leadership.
Next, suggest steps as to how India should deal with it.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward to achieve better in bilateral relationship.
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