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QUESTION 9
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10 marks

Virus of Conflict is affecting the functioning of the SCO' In the light of the above statement point out the role of India in mitigating the problems

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What the examiner wants

Explain how conflicts among members are affecting the SCO and what role India can play to reduce them.

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Conflicts: India–China border, India–Pakistan, Russia–West tensions, China–India rivalry over BRI, Central Asian disputes≈35 words
  2. 2Effects: weak consensus, India's refusal to endorse BRI, joint statements diluted≈35 words
  3. 3India's role: SECURE theme, counter-terrorism through RATS, connectivity (Chabahar, INSTC), dialogue≈35 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

SCO purposeSources of conflictEffectsIndia's roleConclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Describing SCO without the 'virus of conflict'
  • No specific Indian initiative

Draw this

  • Map of SCO members with conflict lines

Value addition

  • FactIndia chaired the SCO in 2023 under the theme 'Towards a SECURE SCO'.Ministry of External Affairs
  • FactIndia is the only SCO member not to endorse the Belt and Road Initiative in joint statements.SCO summit declarations

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