China’s Xiaokang villages and role of India in West Asia

QUESTION 2 How can India leverage geopolitical instability in West Asia to enhance its position as a global economic and commercial hub? QUESTION 1: “Border infrastructure is no longer limited to military installations but increasingly includes civilian settlements as instruments of strategic control.” Discuss in the context of China’s Xiaokang villages along the LAC. Relevance: The question is linked to evolving dynamics along the Line of Actual Control and recurring India–China tensions. It connects with India’s response like the Vibrant Villages Programme and infrastructure push. Note: This is not a model UPSC answer. It only provides you with a thought…