While the Kathchatheevu Island issue may remain a point of contention between India and Sri Lanka, it should not overshadow the broader imperative of strengthening bilateral ties for mutual benefit. Examine.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.
2. While the Kathchatheevu Island issue may remain a point of contention between India and Sri Lanka, it should not overshadow the broader imperative of strengthening bilateral ties for mutual benefit. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express , Times of India
Why the question: A small, uninhabited island that is part of Sri Lanka has sparked a political row in India weeks before general elections kick off. Key Demand of the question: To write about the Indo-Lanka relations, challenges especially withr respect to Kathchatheevu island and ways to iron out differences. Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving the context of India- Sri Lankan relations in the past and how it has changed over time. Body: First, write the issue of Kathchatheevu island and its impact on Indo-Lanka bilateral relations. Next, suggest strategies to deal with differences in order to maintain close relations for mutal benefit. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a way forward.
Why the question:
A small, uninhabited island that is part of Sri Lanka has sparked a political row in India weeks before general elections kick off.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the Indo-Lanka relations, challenges especially withr respect to Kathchatheevu island and ways to iron out differences.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving the context of India- Sri Lankan relations in the past and how it has changed over time.
First, write the issue of Kathchatheevu island and its impact on Indo-Lanka bilateral relations.
Next, suggest strategies to deal with differences in order to maintain close relations for mutal benefit.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.