Question 41 from UPSC CSE 2024 - Miscellan eous (General Awarenes s)

Question

Who of the following is the author of the books "The India Way" and "Why Bharat Matters"?

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Correct Option: D. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Strategy: Identify the author closely associated with India's foreign policy and recent book releases. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is the standout candidate, given his role as External Affairs Minister and his distinctive foreign affairs profile. Other potential options lack the relevant authorship or foreign policy expertise.

Key Info: ## Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is India's current Minister of External Affairs and a former career diplomat. His extensive writings are informed by decades of diplomatic service and an active role in policy formulation.

### Key Publications
- **"The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World"** (2020): Explores India's foreign policy approaches and strategic thinking in a changing global landscape.
- **"Why Bharat Matters"** (2024): Articulates India's global rise and the significance of its civilizational ethos in shaping international relations.

### Comparison with Other Personalities
- **Bhupendra Yadav**: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, not known for international relations authorship.
- **Nalin Mehta**: Academic and journalist specializing in sports and society.
- **Shashi Tharoor**: Senior politician, diplomat, and prolific author on Indian polity and history. He has not authored "Why Bharat Matters" or "The India Way."

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Option A: Bhupendra Yadav

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Option B: Nalin Mehta

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Option C: Shashi Tharoor