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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India-Canada Strategic Reset

General Studies-2; Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Introduction The recent state visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to India and his deliberations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi represent a significant diplomatic “thaw.” After a period of unprecedented frostiness, both nations have moved toward …

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India–Canada Negotiation for CEPA

Context: India and Canada have signed a billion long-term uranium supply agreement and launched formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). About India–Canada Negotiation for CEPA: What it is? The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a proposed broad-based trade and economic agreement between India and Canada. It seeks to reduce trade barriers, …

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“Economic diplomacy often acts as a stabilising instrument after periods of diplomatic friction”. Examine this observation in the context of recent India–Canada relations. Discuss the potential of trade agreements in rebuilding strategic trust.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. “Economic diplomacy often acts as a stabilising instrument after periods of diplomatic friction”. Examine this observation in the context of recent India–Canada relations. Discuss the potential of trade agreements in rebuilding strategic trust. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE …

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India – Canada

 Syllabus: International relations.  Source:   IE  Context: Relations between India and Canada are at a nadir, amidst the row regarding India’s alleged involvement in the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Background of Bilateral Relations: Diplomatic Relations: Established in 1947, upgraded to a strategic partnership in 2015. Trade: India was Canada’s 10th largest trading partner …

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Vienna Convention

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India has responded to Canada’s claims regarding India’s call for diplomatic parity, urging that its actions are in accordance with Article 11.1 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and do not violate international norms.    About Vienna Convention: The …

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Rift in relations between India and Canada

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Bilateral Relations   Source: IE  Context: Current tensions between India and Canada escalated when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, designated as a terrorist by India. India rejected the allegations and accused Canada of sheltering Khalistani extremists.    Who are Khalistani …

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India-Canada Relationship

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: India’s bilateral relations   Source: TH  Context: The article discusses the frictions in India-Canada ties, particularly regarding Canadian politicians supporting separatism in India.    About Canada Canada is the second largest country in the world, occupying a significant portion of North America. It is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. …

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