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QUESTION 9
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10 marks

“If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years.

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What the examiner wants

Examine India's role in Africa in recent years, given Africa's expected growth.

ExamineGo into the details, test each point against evidence, and conclude on what it shows.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Africa's rise: young population, AfCFTA, minerals≈30 words
  2. 2India's engagement: trade, lines of credit, ITEC training, Pan-African e-Network, peacekeeping, diaspora, vaccine supplies≈30 words
  3. 3New moves: African Union in G20 under India's presidency (2023), 18 new missions≈30 words
  4. 4Comparison with China and challenges: slower delivery, scale≈30 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

ContextIndia's tools of influenceRecent milestonesChallenges vs ChinaConclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Only praising Africa's growth without examining India's influence
  • No comparison or challenge

Draw this

  • Map of Africa with Indian projects and missions

Value addition

  • FactThe African Union became a permanent G20 member at the New Delhi summit, September 2023, under India's presidency.MEA, G20 New Delhi Declaration
  • DataIndia–Africa trade is about USD 100 billion a year; India has given over USD 12 billion in lines of credit for about 200 projects.MEA / EXIM Bank