S. Jaishankar Releases Updated Edition of 'The India Way'
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has released an updated edition of his book 'The India Way', including new chapters on the G20 and the Global South.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- Updated edition of 'The India Way' released by S. Jaishankar.
- Includes new content on G20 Presidency and the Global South.
- Focuses on India's transition to a 'leading power' in global affairs.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 2–4 | Miscellaneous GK including appointments, books, summits, and records appears in SSC. |
| UPSC / State PCS | Low | 2–5 | UPSC focuses on depth, not breadth. General items are tested only when they have policy relevance. |
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | Medium | 2–4 | Banking awareness and general GK are separate sections — both draw from current affairs. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Appointments: new heads of organizations, ministries, and international bodies
- Books and authors in the news — especially by current heads of state or notable personalities
- First-ever achievements: India's firsts, world firsts, records broken
- Summits and their dates, venue, and key declarations
- Obituaries: notable personalities, their field, and contribution
Practice Questions
Q1. Who is the author of the book 'The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World'?
- Narendra Modi
- S. Jaishankar
- Shashi Tharoor
- Amitav Ghosh
Explanation: Dr. S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, is the author of 'The India Way'.
Q2. The updated edition of 'The India Way' includes a new chapter on which major international event?
- COP26
- India's G20 Presidency
- Tokyo Olympics
- Brexit
Explanation: The updated edition includes new insights into India's G20 Presidency and its leadership of the Global South.
How to Prepare Current Affairs for Government Exams
For general current affairs, read the PIB (Press Information Bureau) daily digest. It covers government announcements that directly map to exam questions.
Maintain a 'Monthly Top 50' list — the 50 most important facts from the month. Revise this before every mock test.
Focus on news from the last 6–8 months before your exam date. Older news rarely appears unless it was a landmark event.