Source: FP Subject: Geography Context: Renewed military clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have intensified tensions across the Durand Line, signalling a deep rupture in political and military ties. About Durand Line: What it is? The Durand Line is a 2,600-km international land boundary separating Afghanistan and Pakistan, originally drawn in 1893 to demarcate spheres of …
Topic: Colonization, decolonization. Q1. “Colonial boundary-making reshaped West and Central Asia more profoundly than any single military campaign of the era.” Assess this in the context of the Durand Line. Explain how such borders still influence regional geopolitics. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question How colonial cartographic decisions, especially the Durand …
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Source: BS Context: Tensions have sharply escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan after cross-border airstrikes and retaliatory fire along the Durand Line, reviving one of South Asia’s oldest border disputes. About Pak–Afghan Border Dispute: What it is? The Durand Line is a 2,640 km-long border demarcated in 1893 between British India and Afghanistan by Sir Mortimer …
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: TOI Context: Fresh cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan along the Durand Line have killed over 80 soldiers on both sides, reigniting tensions over the disputed frontier. About Durand Line: What it is? The Durand Line is the international land border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stretching for about 2,600 km (1,600 miles). It demarcates …
