UPSC Civil Services · 2019 · GS 2

Bilateral Relations

‘The time has come for India and Japan to build a strong contemporary relationship, one involving global and strategic partnership that will have a great significance for Asia and the world as a whole.’ Comment.

Original exam: 10 marks

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