Source: TOI Subject: International Relations Context: Senior officials from the Union Jal Shakti Ministry visited Farakka Barrage as the India–Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty (1996) is set to expire in December 2026, ahead of renewal talks. About India–Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty (1996): What it is? A bilateral treaty governing the sharing of Ganga (Ganges) …
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Source: TOI Subject: History Context: India is observing Vijay Diwas on 16 December 2025 to commemorate the 1971 victory and honour the armed forces’ sacrifice and valour. The day marks the surrender of Pakistan’s Eastern Command in Dhaka (16 Dec 1971) and the birth of Bangladesh. About Vijay Diwas Marks India’s Victory in 1971 War: …
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Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations Q4. Democratic backsliding in India’s neighbourhood erodes normative influence and enables adversarial networks to expand. Discuss with reference to Bangladesh. Suggest India’s strategic course corrections. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question To assess the impact of democratic erosion in neighbouring states on India’s regional influence …
Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations Q4. “Bangladesh’s foreign policy is no longer Indo-centric”. Examine the factors behind this shift. Analyse its implications for India’s regional strategy. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India’s halting of the transhipment facility that was being extended to Bangladesh — simply put, the denial of …
Source: IE Context: Recently, the Border Security Force (BSF) of India and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) held a coordination meeting at the Petrapole-Benapole border, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining border sanctity and resolving contentious issues like fencing. Disputed places between India and Bangladesh border: Sukdebpur, West Bengal (Malda District): Location: Sukdebpur is situated along …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 November 2024 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. …
Syllabus: International Relations Source: IE Context: A day after Bangladesh police arrested Hindu monk on sedition charges and a court on Tuesday denied him bail, India expressed “deep concern” and urged authorities “to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities” in the neighbouring country. History Between India and Bangladesh: Pre-Partition Bond: Cultural …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 October 2024 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: News on Air Context: Union Home Minister inaugurated a new passenger terminal building and the ‘Maitri Dwar’ cargo gate at Petrapole Land Port on the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal. About Maitri Dwar: Location: Positioned at Petrapole Land Port on the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal. Located in the North 24 Parganas district. Purpose: …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25 June 2024 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 …
Syllabus: International Relations: India-Bangladesh Relations Source: PIB Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh visited India for 2-day state visit. Key Highlights of the Bilateral Meet: Dimensions of India-Bangladesh Relations: Issues between the two countries: Illegal Migration: Concerns over illegal migration from Bangladesh to India, impacting resources and security, including Rohingya refugees …
GS paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global groupings involving India and Affecting Indian interests, India-Bangladesh relations etc Source: The Hindu Directions: Important for Prelims (mapping, organization, trade between two countries) and mains (Indo-Bangladesh relation). Context: On the occasion of, Sheikh Hasina’s much-anticipated visit to India, countries are expected to sign at least one …
Introduction: The 1971 war saw the Indian Army defeating the Pakistani army and taking in around 93,000 Pakistani prisoners while ensuring 75 million people of Bangladesh their independence. The war started when Pakistan launched air strikes on 11 Indian airbases. It was for the first time in which India’s all three forces fought in …
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INSIGHTS MINDMAPS: “India – Bangladesh Relations”. India – Bangladesh Relations India – Bangladesh Relations
Insights MINDMAPS: Indian National Defence University and India – Bangladesh Relations Indian National Defence University India – Bangladesh Relations
Guests: Rana Banerjee (Former Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat) ; Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty (Former Secretary, MEA) ; Deb Mukherjee (Former Indian Ambassador to Bangladesh) Anchor: Bharat Bhushan [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft3uZrKJOe4&w=560&h=315] Courtesy: Rajya Sabha TV
QUESTIONS: 25/11/2013 (India and Neighboring countries) “A sub-regional energy grid between Bhutan, India and Bangladesh can become an effective conduit for strengthening sub-regional diplomacy and help in addressing the latent but underlying concerns of Bhutan, which have the potential to impact India–Bhutan bilateral relations in the long term.” Elaborate. (250 Words) “An important bilateral issue …
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