“If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.”In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years.

Theme

T120 India & Africa: resources, digital partnership, influence

What UPSC asks in this theme

Cross-paper GS1–GS2: India's place in resource-rich Africa, India–Africa digital partnership, India's influence as Africa grows, and pros and cons of engagement.

What to cover

• India–Africa Forum Summits, lines of credit, ITEC
• Resources: oil, minerals; agriculture partnerships
• Digital public infrastructure and health cooperation
• African Union in G20
• Comparison with China's approach

Writing the answer

• Show partnership model (capacity-building) vs extraction

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