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India as a “first responder” reflects the country’s growing capability and increasing willingness to assume the role of a leading power? In the light of above statement discuss India role in assuming these global responsibilities by responding to a variety of crises in its neighborhood and beyond? 15Marks
Introduction: The concept of “first responder” has generally been interpreted quite narrowly, focusing on humanitarian disasters, a broader definition illustrates how India has played a crucial role in assuming these “global responsibilities” by responding to a variety of crises in its neighbourhood and beyond. This is particularly apparent in seven issue-areas. 1. Natural disasters : When the forces of nature unleash their fury on South Asia, the Indian government and military forces have played a critical role in supporting neighbouring countries in relief operations. After the 2004 tsunami, India deployed 14 Navy vessels, nearly 1,000 military personnel and several dozen helicopters and airplanes to Sri Lanka. In 2007, in the aftermath of cyclone Sidr, India was one of the few countries allowed to provide relief to Myanmar and provided critical rice supplies to address food emergencies there. Example :In 2015, less than six hours after Nepal was rattled by a tragic earthquake t...
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