Mains Answer Writing - 14 Aug, 2026

GS2

International Relations

15 marks

Power trade is emerging as an important instrument of India’s neighbourhood diplomacy. Examine how electricity cooperation with Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan can advance India’s strategic and economic interests while promoting regional integration.

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Treat electricity not merely as a traded commodity but as strategic infrastructure that creates long-term economic interdependence and raises the cost of political disruption.
Remember India-Nepal 10,000 MW target, Nepal-Bangladesh electricity trade through India, India-Bhutan Joint Vision on Energy Partnership, Punatsangchhu-II and BBIN connectivity.
Do not write separate descriptive accounts of India’s relations with the three countries. Link individual projects to the larger themes of strategic influence, regional integration and energy security.

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