Question

“The pandemic is a challenge but it may create new opportunities to bring India and Africa closer together” Discuss.

Answer 1

Approach:

• Introduce by giving a description of the pandemic, highlighting its extent, the damage caused by it, etc.
• Explain the common challenges caused by the pandemic for India and Africa, having a bearing on Indo-Africa ties.
• Explain how the pandemic has created opportunities for both India and Africa - food supply, vaccination, medical equipment, etc.
• Conclude by stating how India and Africa can utilize the opporunities provided by the pandemic. Provide some examples.