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General Knowledge Class 10 - India And-The-World Notes

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India and the World

Welcome to the chapter on India and the World for Class 10. In this chapter, you will learn about India's place in the world, its relations with other countries, important international organizations, and India's contributions to global issues. By the end of this chapter, you will have a broad understanding of how India interacts with the world community.

Introduction

India is the world's largest democracy and one of the fastest-growing economies. It plays an important role in world affairs, from peacekeeping to trade and culture.

India's Neighbours

  • India shares its borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Afghanistan.
  • India has friendly relations with most of its neighbours and works together on trade, security, and cultural exchange.

India's Role in International Organizations

  • United Nations (UN): India is a founding member and has contributed to peacekeeping missions.
  • World Health Organization (WHO): India works with WHO on health issues like polio eradication and COVID-19 response.
  • BRICS: India is part of this group with Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa to promote economic cooperation.
  • G20: India is a member of this group of major economies and hosted the G20 Summit in 2023.

India's Global Contributions

  • India sends peacekeepers to many countries as part of the UN.
  • India is known for its IT and space technology (ISRO's Mars Mission).
  • Indian culture, yoga, and cuisine are popular worldwide.
  • India helps other countries during disasters by sending aid and medicines.

Major International Events Hosted by India

  • G20 Summit 2023 in New Delhi
  • Commonwealth Games 2010 in Delhi
  • International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held annually in Goa

India's Relations with Major Countries

  • United States: Strong ties in trade, education, and technology.
  • Russia: Long-standing friendship, especially in defence and space.
  • Japan: Partnership in technology, infrastructure, and culture.
  • Australia: Cooperation in education, sports, and trade.

Practice Questions

  1. Name any three countries that share a border with India.
  2. What is BRICS? Name its member countries.
  3. Which international event did India host in 2023?
  4. How has India contributed to the United Nations?
  5. Name two ways India helps other countries.

Challenge Yourself

  • Find out about an Indian peacekeeping mission and write a short note on it.
  • List three Indian inventions or discoveries that are known worldwide.

Did You Know?

  • India is the largest contributor of troops to UN peacekeeping missions.
  • Yoga, which started in India, is celebrated worldwide on International Yoga Day (June 21).

Glossary

  • Diplomacy: Managing relations between countries.
  • Summit: A meeting of leaders from different countries.
  • Peacekeeping: Sending soldiers to help keep peace in troubled areas.
  • International: Between or among countries.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Afghanistan (any three).
  2. BRICS is a group of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.
  3. G20 Summit 2023.
  4. By sending peacekeepers, supporting UN programs, and being a founding member.
  5. By sending medicines and aid, and helping during disasters.

Learning about India's role in the world helps you understand global events and India's importance on the world stage!

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