The Global Ambitions of India's Hug-Loving Leader

The video explores Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to rebrand India as a modern economy. It highlights his global influence, economic reforms, and the mixed results of his policies. While Modi has improved India's ease of doing business ranking and attracted foreign investment, his controversial decisions like the cash ban and GST have faced criticism. The video also delves into Modi's political strategies, including his Hindu nationalist agenda, which has been electorally successful but controversial. Despite challenges, Modi remains a popular leader, aiming to create a hopeful vision for India's future.

What is one of the ways Narendra Modi connects with his supporters?

• Via a mobile app named after him

• Through regular newspaper columns

• Through a podcast

• By hosting weekly TV shows

What was a key message Modi delivered to foreign countries?

• India is a traditional economy

• India is a closed market

• India is the fastest growing large economy

• India is not interested in foreign investments

What was the primary goal of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) introduced by Modi?

• To increase the number of taxes

• To reduce the tax rates for luxury goods

• To unify India's tax structure

• To eliminate all taxes

What was one of the criticisms of Modi's demonetization policy?

• It was implemented too slowly

• It only affected the wealthy

• It eliminated a large portion of cash in a cash-dependent economy

• It was praised by all economists

What is one reason Modi's Hindu nationalist ideology is controversial?

• It is linked to past communal violence

• It is widely accepted by all communities

• It has no impact on elections

• It promotes secularism

What was one of the outcomes of Modi's handling of the 2002 Gujarat riots?

• He was awarded a peace prize

• He was immediately cleared of all accusations

• He was denied a US visa

• He gained international acclaim

Despite improvements in the ease of doing business, what challenges does India still face?

• Lack of natural resources

• Overpopulation

• Excessive foreign investment

• Infrastructure and poverty issues