Act East Policy

Why it matters

• Enhances regional connectivity through infrastructure projects and trade corridors to integrate the North Eastern Region with global markets.
• Strengthens maritime security and counter-terrorism cooperation to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
• Promotes cultural diplomacy and people-to-people ties to leverage shared historical and civilizational linkages.

How it is asked

Focus on the shift from the earlier Look East Policy, the role of ASEAN-centric regional architecture, and the strategic importance of the North Eastern Region as a gateway to Southeast Asia in the context of India's foreign policy.