INDEX
REFERENCE WITH UPSC-CSE SYLLABUS
- WHY IN NEWS
- KEY POINTS
- ABOUT RAISINA DIALOGUE
- HOSTED BY
- PURPOSE
- KEY POINTS
- OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
- WHAT ARE THINK TANKS
- CONCLUSION
- EXPECTED PRELIMS QUESTIONS
EXPECTED MAINS QUESTIONS
REFERENCE WITH UPSC-CSE SYLLABUS
General Studies-II
- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.
- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
WHY IN NEWS
- 6th Edition of Raisina Dialogue hosted in a hybrid format with in-person conversations and digital discussions.
- Due to the ongoing Covid Pandemic, 6th Edition of Raisina Dialogue held virtually from 13-16 April, 2021.
2021 Edition theme
- Viral World: Outbreaks, Outliers and Out of Control.
ABOUT RAISINA DIALOGUE
- On geopolitics and geo-economics it is India’s premier conference.
- The most challenging issues facing the global community it is committed to address it.
HOSTED BY
- The Observer Research Foundation and Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India host the conference.
- By a number of institutions, organizations and individuals, who are committed to the mission of the conference, this effort is supported.
PURPOSE
- To discuss the state of the world and explore opportunities for cooperation on a wide range of contemporary matters every year, leaders in politics, business, media, and civil society converge in New Delhi.
- As a multi-stakeholder, cross sectoral discussion, involving heads of state, cabinet ministers and local government officials, who are joined by thought leaders from the private sector, media and academia the Dialogue is structured.
KEY POINTS
- It also asserts India crucial role in Indian Ocean Region.
- It provide an opportunity for Asian integration and the rest of the world.
- First time it was held for in 2016.
- On the lines of Shangri-La-Dialogue it is structured.
- Its name comes from Raisina Hill, which is an elevation in New Delhi, which is the seat of the Presidential Palace of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Government of India.
- It is held every year.
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OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
- An independent global think tank which is based in Delhi, India.
- Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata are the foundation three centers.
- For decision and policy makers in the Indian Government and to the business and political communities of India potentially viable inputs it provides.
- Dealing with internal issues of the economy in the wake of the 1990s reforms were its starting objective.
- Its mandate has extended to security and strategy, governance, environment, energy and resources, economy and growth today.
WHAT ARE THINK TANKS
- Think tanks are research assessment experts on public policy and engagement organizations that is policy-oriented research generator that gives advice on domestic and international issues.
- So that the public and policymakers can make informed decisions about public policy.
- After the United States of America (2,203) and China (1,413), India is third largest country in terms of the number of think tanks, India is home to 612 think tanks.
CONCLUSION
- To the emerging economies, raisina talks provide a platform to raise their voice and put it in front of the world.
- Good research is for public good and to achieve what must be done together and to find its way raisina talks is a good platform.
EXPECTED PRELIMS QUESTIONS
Q1. Consider the following statement regarding Raisina Dialogue
(a) First time it was held for in 2010.
(b) On the lines of Shangri-La-Dialogue it is structured.
Which of the following statement is correct?
(1) a only
(2) b only
(3) Both a and b
(4) Neither a nor b
SOLUTION
STATEMENT A is incorrect because first time it was held for in 2016.
STATEMENT B is correct because on the lines of Shangri-La-Dialogue it is structured.
Q2. Consider the following statement regarding Raisina Dialogue
(a) It is held every two years.
(b) On the lines of Shangri-La-Dialogue it is structured.
Which of the following statement is correct?
(1) a only
(2) b only
(3) Both a and b
(4) Neither a nor b
SOLUTION
STATEMENT A is incorrect because it is held every year.
STATEMENT B is correct because on the lines of Shangri-La-Dialogue it is structured.
Q3. Consider the following statement regarding OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
(a) It is an independent global think tank based in Delhi, India.
(b) Its mandate has extended to security and strategy, governance, environment, energy and resources, economy and growth today.
Which of the following statement is correct?
(1) a only
(2) b only
(3) Both a and b
(4) Neither a nor b
SOLUTION
STATEMENT A is correct because it is an independent global think tank based in Delhi, India.
STATEMENT B is correct because its mandate has extended to security and strategy, governance, environment, energy and resources, economy and growth today.
EXPECTED MAINS QUESTIONS
Q1.Critically analyses the role of Raisina Dialogue and its impact in the world politics.
Sources used:
The Hindu,The Indian Express, British Broadcasting Corporation News, Press Trust of India, Business Standard, The Economic Times