International Cooperation — Prelims Strategy
Prelims Strategy
Focus on memorizing specific details about international frameworks, particularly the Sendai Framework's seven global targets and four priority areas. Learn the exact roles of different UN agencies - UNDRR for risk reduction, OCHA for coordination, WFP for logistics, WHO for health.
Remember key dates: Sendai Framework (2015-2030), SAARC DMC establishment (2006), major disaster responses by India. Understand the constitutional basis - Articles 253 and 73 for international cooperation.
Practice questions that combine multiple agencies or frameworks, as UPSC often tests comparative understanding. Pay attention to recent developments in India's disaster diplomacy, including specific operations like Maitri (Nepal) and assistance to various countries.
Use elimination techniques by identifying obviously incorrect options first, particularly those that confuse agency roles or framework timelines. Create mental maps linking disasters to India's responses and their diplomatic outcomes.