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QUESTION 19
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How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics?

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What the examiner wants

Explain how the I2U2 grouping can change India's standing in global politics.

ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1What I2U2 is: India, Israel, UAE, USA; first virtual summit July 2022≈65 words
  2. 2Focus: food security, water, energy, transport, space, health≈65 words
  3. 3Impact on India: West Asia role, investment (food parks), technology, balancing with Iran and Arab states≈65 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

OriginFocus areasGains for IndiaLimitsConclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Not covering the six focus areas
  • Ignoring India's balancing in West Asia

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  • Diagram of the four countries with what each brings

Value addition

  • FactAt its first summit (2022), the UAE committed USD 2 billion for integrated food parks in India.Ministry of External Affairs
  • FactThe six focus areas of I2U2 are water, energy, transport, space, health and food security.Ministry of External Affairs

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