Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
3) Discuss how far the IBSA endeavor has succeeded in proving to be unique a voice for the Global South. (250 words)
Why this question:
The article discusses in detail Why the unique grouping of India, Brazil and South Africa must be revitalised. It explains the achievements and way ahead for the platform IBSA.
Demand of the question:
The question is about discussing the attempts of IBSA to become the voice of global south.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction
Start with brief introduction of IBSA.
Body
Discuss the following points in detail:
- IBSA – International tripartite grouping for promoting international cooperation among three countries, represents three important poles for galvanizing South-South cooperation.
- Discuss its evolution from the Brasilia declaration.
- Discuss its significance.
Conclusion
Conclude with way forward.