International Relations (Week 161)

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3. The bilateral trade between India and Vietnam has approximately doubled over the past decade. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Relevance: India’s relations with Vietnam are important for UPSC Prelims because Vietnam is a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific strategy. Questions on strategic partnerships, trade targets, and bilateral cooperation are frequently linked to current affairs and help in understanding India’s expanding diplomatic and economic outreach in Southeast Asia. Explanation — India and Vietnam decided to elevate bilateral ties to ‘Enhanced Comprehensive…

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