Source: NDTV Subject: International Relations Context: Saudi Arabia is reportedly pressing the Trump administration to drop its naval blockade of Iranian ports, fearing that Tehran will retaliate by closing the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint. About US Blockade of Iranian Ports: What it is? The US blockade is a maximalist military and economic strategy implemented by the …
The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant …
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Source: HT Subject: International Relations Context: Iran has reaffirmed its support for the Chabahar Port project and deeper cooperation with India despite uncertainty arising from renewed U.S. sanctions and the possible expiry of the sanctions waiver. About Chabahar Port: What it is? Chabahar Port is Iran’s only oceanic deep-sea port, developed as a multipurpose commercial …
The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant …
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Source: FPJ Context: The United States has granted India a six-month sanctions waiver for operating the Chabahar Port in Iran, allowing continued development and trade activity. About India Granted US Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port: What it is? The Chabahar Port is a strategic seaport in southeastern Iran on the Gulf of Oman, developed jointly …
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Syllabus: Bilateral Relations Source: YT Context: Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s six-day visit to India marks the first high-level Taliban delegation visit since 2021, signalling cautious diplomatic re-engagement. About India–Afghanistan Relations Amid Taliban Diplomacy: Historical Context of India–Afghanistan Relations Civilisational Linkages: India and Afghanistan share deep cultural, linguistic, and trade ties dating back to …
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Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Explain the impact of the UN sanctions snapback on India’s connectivity projects with Iran. What strategic options can India explore to sustain its Eurasian outreach? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The recent UN sanctions snapback …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20 September 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: IE Context: The United States has withdrawn the sanctions waiver for India’s development of Iran’s Chabahar Port, ending the 2018 carve-out under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA). About Chabahar Port: What it is? Chabahar Port is Iran’s only deepwater oceanic port, developed jointly by India and Iran. It is a key connectivity …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The US has warned of potential sanctions following India’s signing of a 10-year contract with Iran to operate the Chabahar port. About Chabahar Port: Chabahar port, strategically located in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province, facilitates India’s trade access and has been a key element in the trilateral agreement …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India and Iran have signed a 10-year contract for the operation of the Chabahar port, marking a significant milestone in their maritime cooperation. The agreement enables the operation of the Shahid-Behesti terminal by Indian Ports Global Ltd. (IPGL) in collaboration with Iran’s Port and Maritime Organisation (PMO). …
Introduction: The first Trilateral Working Group Meeting between India, Iran and Uzbekistan on joint use of Chabahar Port was held virtually. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs said, India welcomes the interest of Uzbekistan to use the Chabahar port as a transit port. This will open up economic opportunities for the traders and business …
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Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Chabahar Port: Context: India delivers 2 cranes for Chabahar. This is part of a bilateral contract between India and Iran signed in May 2016 for $85 million to equip and operationalise the port. Amid talks with Iranian authorities, it signals a push to the port project. Significance: India’s …
Context: India Dropped from Chabahar Rail Project: Iran has decided to move ahead with the construction of a railway line from Chabahar port to Zahedan without any assistance from India due to delay in funding. The railway line project was part of India’s commitment to the trilateral agreement with Afghanistan and Iran to build an …
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Topics covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Chabahar Port What to study? For Prelims: Location of Chabahar port. For Mains: Significance of the port for India, Challenges to its …
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