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Amidst all the turmoil, the primary principle in any action towards Afghanistan should be guided by humanitarian concerns. Examine.

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4. Amidst all the turmoil, the primary principle in any action towards Afghanistan should be guided by humanitarian concerns. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The Group of 20 (G20) has agreed to work together to avoid a humanitarian …

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What did America achieve in Afghanistan in 20 years?

GS Paper 2: Topic covered: International relations   Context: The recent withdrawal of USA troops from Afghanistan after nearly two decades of waging war on terror An analysis of America’s achievements in Afghanistan in last 20 years USA under President Biden is contesting that it has significantly thwarted the Al-Qaeda terrorist network operating out of …

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India envoy in Doha meets Taliban leader

GS Paper 2 Topics covered: International relations   Context: Official meeting between representatives of India and Taliban leaders in Qatar recently More on the news Indian Ambassador to Qatar Deepak Mittal met with the head of the Taliban’s political office, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai This is the first public engagement between India and the regime …

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Insights into Editorial: The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan

      Context: The rapidity with which Afghanistan has unravelled has shocked and surprised everyone. The fall of Kabul, and the ignominious end of any resistance to the Taliban within six weeks of the U.S. forces vacating the Bagram airbase (near Kabul) on July 2, reveals how brittle the vaunted Afghan Security Forces were. …

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