Mains Answer Writing - 29 Jan, 2026
GS2
International Relations
10 marks
“The India–EU Free Trade Agreement marks a strategic shift in India’s trade diplomacy from defensive to partnership-based engagement.”
Discuss.
Tips for your answer
- Define the shift upfront: Start by contrasting earlier defensive FTAs with the India–EU partnership-based approach focused on trust, predictability, and rule-shaping.
- Structure the body in 3 heads: Market access with safeguards, services & mobility beyond goods, and future-ready cooperation (CBAM, AI, clean tech).
- Conclude strategically: Link the FTA to strategic autonomy, global integration on India’s terms, and Viksit Bharat 2047.
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