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As External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar wrapped up a visit to Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, we take an in-depth look at India’s ties with Latin America.
Latin America is generally understood to consist of the entire continent of South America in addition to Mexico, Central America, and the islands of the Caribbean.
India-Latin America Relations: A Backgrounder
Latin America
(i) Beginning
India’s ties with certain Latin American nations are longstanding and Mexico was the first Latin American country to recognize India after its independence in 1947.
When Fidel Castro ousted the Batista regime in Cuba in 1959, India was one of the first countries to recognize the new government, set-up an embassy in Havana and establish diplomatic relations.
However, relations between India and Latin America did not gather momentum throughout most of India’s post-independence history.
(ii) Post-independence
India and Latin American nations were both colonies of European powers. After achieving independence, both adopted socialist policies, which did little to enhance relations.
Many Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries joined the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
India also supported LAC countries against US interventions in the UN and other multilateral gatherings, but this did not address the deficit in the relationship.
Why does Latin America matter to India?
(i) Economic determinants
Energy demand is rising: In a view of India’s growing demand for energy and its interest in seeking overseas investments, Latin America attracts New Delhi’s interest. After all, the region is rich in extractive resources.
Important markets: Given that three G20 economies, i.e. Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina are in Latin America, Indian businesses are keen to tap its expansive market.
IT collaboration: During the last two decades, India’s trade with Latin American countries has grown substantially and its investments are diversified in sectors such as Information Technology (IT) and manufacturing.
Export hub: Moreover, the region has emerged as an important market for the Indian pharmaceutical and automobile industries.
(ii) Geopolitical determinants
China’s emergence in the region: Analysts within India’s strategic community are of the view that China is fast emerging as Latin America’s economic and strategic partner, and that India must begin expanding its own footprint in the region.
India’s Soft Power is making difference: To its advantage, India’s status as a rising power, its economic growth, as well as its soft power in the form of its cultural and civilizational practices such as yoga have gained traction in Latin America.
Hurdles in cooperation
Geographic distance: Relations between India and Latin America did not gather momentum owing mainly to the geographical distance between the two regions, and differing domestic and international priorities.
Lack of cultural connection: There has also been a lack of cultural, linguistic and diaspora connections between the two regions in the past.
Significance of India-Latin America Relations
Pharma exports: India exports a billion dollars worth of generic medicines to Latin America, which has helped these countries reduce the cost of healthcare.
FDI: Latin American firms have invested about a billion dollars in India in areas such as soft drinks, multiplexes, theme parks, and auto parts.
Software production: Latin American software firms have also established development and delivery centres in India, employing over a thousand Indian software engineers
Energy security: Latin America has also emerged as a key contributor to India’s energy security. India now imports 20% of its crude oil from Brazil, Columbia, Mexico and Venezuela.
ITES exports: India also constitutes one of the largest suppliers of IT services to Latin America. Over 35,000 Latin Americans are employed in Indian IT companies operating in the region
Key factor: Countering Chinese domination
Although India has steadily expanded its footprint in Latin American countries over the past several years, it is still dwarfed by China’s immense presence in the region.
Many Latin Americans governments resent Chinese imports, which flood their markets at the cost of local businesses.
They are also worried by their growing dependence on Chinese investments.
By contrast, India’s modest trade and investments are welcomed with virtually no opposition.
This gives New Delhi an unexpected, long-term competitive advantage over China.
India’s interests in Latin America
(1) Economic
Latin America is also very rich in minerals such as copper, lithium, iron ore, gold and silver. It gives India an opportunity to increase investments for their extraction as well as for their imports at cheaper rates.
India’s exports to Latin America increased by 9.6% in 2018-19 (April to March) reaching $13.16 billion from $12 billion in 2017-18.
(2) Strategic
The region is very important for India in order to achieve its global ambitions such as in order to pursue its membership of the UNSC, the NSG and at various other negotiations like climate change, terrorism, trade, etc
India is cooperating with Brazil at platforms like BRICS, IBSA which has provided an alternative platform for developing countries and reduces their dependence on existing institutions controlled by west.
(3) Energy security
Currently India sources 15% of its crude oil from Latin America countries.
Latin America is also an important partner in the India led International Solar Alliance.
(4) Food security
Latin America region is five times that of India and only has half as much population.
India is importing pulses and oil seeds from many of African and Southeast Asian countries at very high costs.
Why India should expand ties with Latin American countries
Growth prospect: With a collective GDP of more than $6 trillion, and a combined population of more than 600 million, half of which is under the age of thirty, Latin America constitutes a dynamic, growing and resource-rich part of the world with huge economic prospects for India.
Food Security: Latin America can also contribute towards food security. The region is five times the size of India and has only half the population. India is currently importing pulses and oilseeds from other countries at high costs.
Cheaper imports: Latin America is also very rich in minerals such as copper, lithium, iron ore, gold and silver, and could give India an opportunity to increase investments for their extraction as well as for their import at cheaper rates.
Way Forward
Bringing India and Latin America together will require effective institutional framework as well as businesses and people-to-people networks.
India must also promote Latin American studies, invest in shipping industries, and conclude preferential trade agreements and free trade agreements at the earliest.
Latin American languages must be encouraged in India to incentivise Indian professionals to take jobs in these countries, and to promote trading ties.
The commerce ministry should revive its ‘Focus: LAC’ programme, which has previously helped encourage and support Indian exporters to explore business opportunities in the region.
Conclusion
Despite recent improvements on many fronts, however, both India and the LAC countries face some formidable challenges.
They still have some of the highest inequality indices in the world, as well as serious deficiencies in infrastructure, technology, innovation and competitiveness.
India and the LAC region could approach these challenges as opportunities to forge new partnerships to promote growth and development through increased trade and investment.
GS-1 Salient features of world’s physical geography.
GS-2 Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
GS-3 Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
GS-4 Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions
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Is there any doubt that UPSC Prelims is the toughest stage? It is the great filter that weeds out the not-so-serious candidates but at times many serious ones too.
Candidates need to hammer on the importance of logical thinking, develop an exam hall-specific mindset, and the art of intelligent guessing with good preparation as essential ingredients to crack the prelims exam for quite some time.
Santosh sir here in this video gives explains why you should start preparing for UPSC 2023 right now. He touches upon five variables/factors that a student must consider at this moment: The Time factor, Priorities, Efforts, Guidance/Mentorship, and the most important of all- Right approach. Watch the video below.
What he talks about in this video:
A. 10+10+10 questions rule B. Balancing and using Knowledge vs Logic in attempting questions C. 4 types of questions and different types of logic D. Quantifying mistakes
While there could be many reasons for failing in Prelims like insufficient syllabus coverage, mocks or test series not attempted, no proper planning, lack of conceptual understanding, etc but the major one is lack of guidance, preparation analysis, and course correction at regular intervals.
To tackle all these Santosh sir, the mentor in chief for the CD Prelims program talks about 7 steps to smashing IAS Prelims
Revising and covering syllabus through small measurable targets
Make Short and smart notes of most important and relevant keywords/topics
Attempting and analyzing past year UPSC Prelims papers (2000- 2022)
Attempt Test: Logical approach
Analysis of the Mistakes: Fewer mistakes > Higher score through FCA/E approach
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The Supreme Court of India has delivered a judgement on how to write a judgement! A bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna made this crucial observation while dealing with a judgment of the Himachal Pradesh High Court which was found to be “incomprehensible“.
Judgment writing is a critical instrument in fostering the rule of law and in curbing rule by the law.
That was the assertion made by the Supreme Court recently while delivering a judgment on how to write a judgment.
How can judges ensure lucidity in writing judgments? How can judgments be more structured? These are aspects on which the apex court has given directions.
Writing a Judgement
A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna noted that the purpose of judicial writing is:
Not to confuse or confound the reader behind the veneer of complex language
Judgments speak to the present and to the future in settling crucial issues of law, besides providing a platform for societal dialogue.
Setting down guidelines for judicial writing, the two-judge bench underlined that confidence in the judicial process is predicated on the trust that its written word generates.
If the meaning of the written word is lost in language, the ability of the judge to retain the trust of the reader is severely eroded.
Guidelines for making a judgment
[A] A judgment is a manifestation of reason
A judgment culminates in a conclusion. But its content represents the basis for the conclusion.
A judgment is hence a manifestation of reason.
The reasons provide the basis of the view which the decision maker has espoused, of the balances which have been drawn.
That is why reasons are crucial to the legitimacy of a judge’s work.
They provide an insight into judicial analysis, explaining to the reader why what is written has been written. The reasons, as much as the final conclusion, are open to scrutiny.
The validity of the decision is tested by the underlying content and reasons.
[B] A judgment speaks to the present and to the future
Judicial outcomes taken singularly or in combination have an impact upon human lives.
Hence, a judgment is amenable to wider critique and scrutiny, going beyond the immediate contest in a courtroom.
Citizens, researchers and journalists continuously evaluate the work of courts as public institutions committed to governance under law.
Judgment writing is hence a critical instrument in fostering the rule of law and in curbing rule by the law.
[C] Judgment writing is a layered exercise
Judgment writing is a layered exercise. In one layer, a judgment addresses the concerns and arguments of parties to a forensic contest.
In another layer, a judgment addresses stakeholders beyond the conflict.
It speaks to those in society who are impacted by the discourse.
In the layered formulation of analysis, a judgment speaks to the present and to the future.
Whether or not the writer of a judgment envisions it, the written product remains for the future, representing another incremental step in societal dialogue.
[D] Brevity is an unwitting victim of an overburdened judiciary
Brevity means concise and exact use of words in writing a judgment.
Many judgments do decide complex questions of law and of fact.
Hence Brevity is an unwitting victim of an overburdened judiciary.
It is also becoming a victim of the cut-copy-paste convenience afforded by software developers.
Issue, Rule, Application and Conclusion: IRAC Method of Judgment Writing
In terms of structuring judgments, it would be beneficial for courts to structure them in a manner such that the “Issue, Rule, Application and Conclusion” are easily identifiable.
Issue: It refers to the question of law that the court is deciding. A court may be dealing with multiple issues in the same judgment. Identifying these issues clearly helps structure the judgment and provides clarity for the reader on the specific issue of law being decided in a particular segment of a judgment.
Rule: It refers to the portion of the judgment which distils the submissions of counsel on the applicable law and doctrine for the issue identified.
Application: This rule is applied to the facts of the case in which the issue has arisen. The analysis recording the reasoning of a court forms the “Application‟ section.
Conclusion: Finally, it is always useful for a court to summarize and lay out the “Conclusion‟ on the basis of its determination of the application of the rule to the issue along with the decision vis-à-vis the specific facts. This allows stakeholders, especially members of the bar as well as judges relying upon the case in the future, to concisely understand the holding of the case.
Significance of lucid judgments
Judgments of the High Courts and the Supreme Court serve as precedents to guide future benches.
A judgment must make sense to those whose lives and affairs are affected by the outcome of the case.
While a judgment is read by those as well who have training in the law, they do not represent the entire universe of discourse.
If the meaning of the written word is lost in language, the ability of the adjudicator to retain the trust of the reader is severely eroded.
Mains exam not only demands our memory and intelligence but also endurance. If you lack previous practice, writing relentlessly for 6 hours a day and doing it for 5 days will lead to mental and physical exhaustion. The only way to overcome this is to practice enough before the final exam.
Remember, you need to develop the ability to quickly read questions and organize your answer in your mind in just 60 seconds. And now you will be able to write a mark-leaving answer in 7 minutes
Perfectionism is your enemy. If you keep referencing countless sources to make “perfect notes”, if you keep putting off your mock tests to write the “perfect exam”, this mindset will lead you to ruin. Getting a good score in Mains means attempting questions with some excellent answers, some good ones, and many above averages. So instead of waiting for that elusive perfection, start imperfect and then keep improving.
Masterclass Concluded on 28th August, (Sunday) at 7 PM.
The awesome masterclass concluded. Still you have an opportunity to grasp the outstanding tips on ‘what are the best strategies to prepare for IAS Mains answer writing ’, ‘how to read & what to read, And how to write a UPSC Mains answer in 7 mins.
Important points were discussed in the recorded video?
1. How to write a UPSC Mains answer in 7 mins?
You will never feel satisfied with your mains preparation and always have a nagging tendency to just keep studying and delay writing answers or skip the upcoming exam. So, how to overcome this reluctance through conscious effort? Suppose you can’t finish the syllabus before a mock test, you can postpone your exam by a day or two, but don’t skip it completely.
2. How to develop a process during practice sessions to gradually reduce the time from 20-30 mins?
General studies claim only a peripheral understanding of a broad set of topics. So it is very important that you try to acquire minimum adequate knowledge on various subjects instead of obsessively focusing on one subject.
3. How to start practicing daily?
If you’re really confused about how to start or where to start answer writing for mains, you must attend this masterclass. We will elaborate on how to check the past five years’ question papers to understand the breadth and depth of questions that UPSC usually asks. This will give you a better view of what is necessary and what is not.
4. What are the different parameters and factors one must consider while tackling a UPSC Mains question?
For all subjects, should you need to focus on current affairs over it, especially for GS-2 and GS-3? For all 4 GS papers, What is the nucleus? Etc. will be discussed.
5. How to make notes so one can write a UPSC answer from them?
In GS, there will be very few questions where you have no clue. Even if you only have a vague idea, that will save you. So, how to make curated notes with those generic points from that you can write answers from different angles?
6. When to use a diagram, case studies, and examples in an answer?
In GS papers, a map/diagram/case study is the most effective tool for your illustration. But random use of them won’t fetch you marks. So, when to use them, how to practice it enough that you are able to draw and label it in under 60 seconds.
7. Different types of frameworks for a UPSC Mains answer.
With 1000 numbers across four letters of mains, GS feels like a giant, impassable mountain. So, you have to be ready for the worst. In our super masterclass, we cover what is the perfect approaches for certain directives like ‘discuss/ critically discuss’ etc.
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The Pakistani police have charged Imran Khan under anti-terror law, days after the former PM attacked the police and a judicial officer at a huge rally in the capital, Islamabad.
He recently said that Pakistan would be de-nuclearized and broken into pieces.
These days, the ousted PM got global attention for openly praising India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar for pursuing sovereign foreign policies.
Pakistan conundrum: A quick recap
(1) Attempt for a constitutional coup
In a high stage political drama, Imran Khan was ousted as the PM after a political and constitutional crisis emerged in Pakistan.
Pakistani National Assembly Speaker dismissed a no-confidence motion against PM during a session in which it was expected to be taken up for a vote, alleging foreign country’s involvement.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) took a suo moto notice of the ongoing situation, creating a constitutional crisis, as effectively, Imran Khan led a constitutional coup.
(2) Questions over Pak Army’s role
Meanwhile, Imran Khan had ordered termination of its Army Chief who was his staunch supporter turned opponent.
He has broken that consensus within Pakistan’s political class on deference to the Pakistan army and has demonised his political opponents.
Shortly after midnight on 10 April, a majority of members voted and passed the no-confidence motion, removing Khan from office, and making him the first prime minister in Pakistan to be removed from office through a no-confidence motion.
Geopolitical impacts of the Pakistan Crisis
The nation of more than 220 million people lies between Afghanistan to the west, China to the northeast and India to the east, making it of vital strategic importance.
Defiance from the US: Since coming to power in 2018, Khan’s rhetoric has become more anti-American.
Support for Russian invasion of Ukraine: He expressed a desire to move closer to China and, recently, Russia – including talks with President Putin on the day the invasion of Ukraine began.
Here is what the upheaval, which comes as the economy is in deep trouble, means for countries closely involved in Pakistan:
[A] INDIA
Terrorism: Any regime change in Islamabad has always been monitored closely by New Delhi for potential changes in the border scenario, and militancy.
Ongoing Ceasefire: As with Afghanistan, it is Pakistan’s military that controls policy in the sensitive area, and tensions along the de facto border there are at their lowest level since 2021, thanks to a ceasefire.
Absence of formal dialogue: There have been no formal diplomatic talks between the rivals for years because of deep distrust over a range of issues, including Khan’s extreme criticism of Indian PM.
Push of geo-economics: The Pakistani military has put pressure on the new government in Islamabad to build successful ties for geo-economics and bilateral trade.
Change in Kashmir rhetoric: The powerful army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said recently that his country was ready to move forward on Kashmir if India agrees.
[B] AFGHANISTAN
Ongoing crisis: Now that the Taliban are back in power in Afghanistan, and facing an economic and humanitarian crisis due to a lack of money and international isolation.
Row over Durand Line: Tensions have risen between the Taliban and Pakistan’s military, which has lost several soldiers in attacks close to their mutual border.
Putting curb on terror activities: Pakistan wants the Taliban to do more to crack down on extremist groups and worries they will spread violence into Pakistan by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction.
[C] CHINA
“All weather” friends: Khan consistently emphasised China’s positive role in Pakistan and in the world at large.
Continuance of CPEC: The $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which binds them together was actually conceptualised and launched under Pakistan’s two established political parties, both of which are set to share power in the new government.
[D] UNITED STATES
No priority for US: Pakistan’s political crisis is unlikely to be a priority for President Joe Biden, who is grappling with the war in Ukraine, unless it led to mass unrest or rising tensions with India.
Pak retreat on alleged US involvement: With the Pakistani military maintaining its behind-the-scenes control of foreign and security policies, the change of government was not a major concern.
Damage control over Russian ties: Imran Khan’s visit to Moscow had been a “disaster” in terms of U.S. relations, and that a new government in Islamabad could at least help mend ties “to some degree”.
Pakistan- the way it is: A rogue State
Obsession for Kashmir: Ever since Pakistan came into being, its biggest obsession has been India and Kashmir. Even after losing 3 crucial wars, the saga has never ended.
Obsession with India: The deploring economic condition, ever-increasing scarcity of water, dishevelled education system and growing radicalisation take a back seat in the breadth of bleeding India by a thousand cuts.
Perceived ‘conspiracy’ in all walks of polity: The only thing that helps the army/govt to stay in power is by vilifying India and delineating India as the biggest threat to their survival.
Lack of credible civilian leadership: Pakistan’s founders expected the idea of Pakistan to shape the state of Pakistan; instead, a military bureaucracy governs the state and imposes its own vision of a Pakistani nation.
Army is the Deep-State: This shortcoming gave the army a chance to intervene and take over the functioning of the civilian government. Ever since its inception, the army has played a decisive role in the internal governance and foreign policy.
Demographic bottlenecks: At the time of partition, Pakistan received a large share of military personnel as compared to the share of civilian migrants from India.
De-indigenization of own history: Pakistan has always tried to de-indigenise its history, culture. It has always tried to attach its cultural habits with the Arabs and the invader Turks.
Crusade for Islam: Pakistan often stunts to be the khalifa of the Islamic world. It has propagated the rhetoric of Islamophobia despite being a Islamic republic.
Terrorism as a diplomatic tool: Pakistan is idiosyncratic to the common notion of diplomacy. Pakistan is the only state in the world that sponsors terrorism as a state policy be it in India or Afghanistan
Dilemma for India
Leadership vacuum in Pakistan: Indian policymakers have not been able to engage in a formal diplomatic talk due to the leadership vacuum and deep distrust.
No talks amid Terrorism: India has tried both the diplomatic and the military ways to find a solution to the problem. But nothing has worked out so far that could deter Pakistan from sponsoring terrorism.
Offensive defence: Even after 26/11, India’s responses were mostly limited to diplomatic and covert operations. Indian responses pre-surgical-strike were mostly dictated by the nuclear hangover.
Short-lived military deterrence: Surgical strike and Balakot strike manifested change in India’s attitude to take punitive and decisive action. But the deterrence which was expected to have been created have been short-lived.
Atomic hangover of Pakistan: It often reiterates the stance of being a potential atomic superpower, whenever reference to the ties with India are invoked.
Implications for India
From India’s point of view, two positive developments have taken place in the course of this turmoil:
Praise for India: First, Imran Khan, the outgoing prime minister who has alleged a US-led foreign conspiracy to oust his government, has heaped fulsome praise on India for its independent foreign policy.
Army wants ties with India: Pakistan’s powerful army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, has yet again reached out to India with a message of peace, which the Modi government must not reject. He regards religious extremism, not India, to be a greater threat to Pakistan’s national security.
What could be the reasons compelling Pakistan’s military to seek peace with India?
Ans. Looming Economic Crisis
Pakistan is going through an acute economic crisis, which has made its military leaders to do some introspection.
Today, Pakistan stands at the crossroads of its economic and strategic goals. It has north-south connectivity (Pakistan to Afghanistan to Central Asia and Russia).
It now wants to capitalize the build connectivity from east to west (India to Iran) that will increase trade and benefit Pakistan and the region.
Do you know?
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is the largest militant organization fighting against the state in Pakistan. It was once bred by Pak Army and ISI to wage Jihad in Kashmir Valley.
This has now become biggest existential threats to Pakistan as a nation.
Way forward
Capitalizing on-going conundrum: India cannot let these tactical advantages go in vain. It will have to capitalise on them.
Resumption of dialogue: The visionary Pak army chief will retire this year. Hence, there is a small window of opportunity in which India and Pakistan can resume dialogue and achieve a meaningful breakthrough.
Alert policy imperatives: India should respond careful to the peace message from our western neighbour — coming from none other than its army chief.
All-factor considerations: India needs to prepare a grand strategy to decipher this Pakistan conundrum which should take into consideration all the facets of the problem.
Balancing China: Another important aspect of this grand strategy, which would need greater accentuation, is the bonhomie between China and Pakistan. Pakistan is now a part of India’s larger China problem.
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