India Focus: Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla

The transcript discusses India's efforts in vaccine diplomacy, highlighting its role in distributing COVID-19 vaccines globally, including to neighboring countries. It also covers India's growth as a major exporter of medical supplies during the pandemic. The evolving relationship between India and the US under the Biden administration is explored, focusing on trade, strategic partnerships, and shared global challenges. The transcript concludes with a discussion on potential trade deals and strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Which countries are included in India's neighborhood-first policy for vaccine distribution?

• Brazil and Morocco

• Bhutan and Maldives

• United States and Canada

• South Africa and Saudi Arabia

What transformation did India undergo in terms of COVID-19 related medical items?

• From a consumer to a manufacturer

• From a net exporter to a net importer

• From a net importer to a net exporter

• From a manufacturer to a consumer

What is the significance of the relationship between India and the United States?

• It is based solely on cultural exchanges

• It has seen a decline in recent years

• It is one of India's most important partnerships

• It is focused only on defense agreements

How has bilateral trade between India and the US changed from 2010 to 2019?

• It has tripled

• It has doubled

• It has remained the same

• It has decreased by half

What is a potential future development in India-US trade relations?

• A focus on cultural ties

• A comprehensive trade agreement

• A reduction in investments

• A decrease in trade volume

What is one of the key areas of focus in the strategic partnership between India and the US?

• Tourism development

• Space exploration

• Shared vision for the Indo-Pacific region

• Cultural exchanges

What is India's stance on the trade agreement it disengaged from?

• It was a temporary disengagement

• It was due to logistical issues

• It was not in India's interest

• It was beneficial for India