UPSC Prelims 2024·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

Who of the following is the author of the books "The India Way" and "Why Bharat Matters”?

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  1. ABhupender Yadav
  2. BNalin Mehta
  3. CShashi Tharoor
  4. DSubrahmanyam JaishankarCorrect

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The correct answer is **D) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar**. **S. Jaishankar**, India's Minister of External Affairs, is the author of both "The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World" (published in 2020) and "Why Bharat Matters" (published in 2024). Both books articulate his perspectives on India's foreign policy, global challenges, and India's role in the changing world order. * **Bhupender Yadav:** Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Labour and Employment. Author of 'The Rise of BJP'. * **Nalin Mehta:** Political scientist, journalist, and author. Books include 'The New Battle of the Republic' and 'India's Public Sphere'. * **Shashi Tharoor:** Prominent author, politician, and former diplomat. Has authored numerous books on Indian history, politics, and international affairs, such as 'An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India' and 'Why I Am a Hindu'. Therefore, S. Jaishankar is the author.
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