Source: NIE Context: India has lodged a protest with China over the establishment of two new counties, He’an and Hekang, in the Hotan Prefecture, which encompasses parts of the disputed Aksai Chin region. This area is administered by China but claimed by India as part of Ladakh. About Hotan Prefecture: What it is: Hotan Prefecture …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 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. …
Source: TH Context: To mark the 62nd anniversary of the iconic Battle of Walong during the 1962 war with China, the Army is planning a month-long series of commemorative events. About Battle of Walong: Location: Walong, Arunachal Pradesh, near the McMahon Line, was a key battleground in the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Indian Forces: The 11th …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Post-Independent India Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Directions: This Article has been taken from the Hindu and Indian express a few days back. This year is the 60th anniversary of the war. Context: The boundary dispute that led to the 1962 war with China remains unresolved. REASONS FOR THE WAR: …
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 2. Strong diplomacy, coupled with enhancing military capabilities to counter Chinese aggression in borer areas should be the way going forward to deal with China. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India Why the question: While repeatedly demonstrating its penchant for “salami-slicing”, at sea …
GS paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global groupings involving India and affecting India’s interests etc Directions: This is from an editorial piece. Source: The Hindu Context: India and China completed disengagement in Patrolling Point 15 (PP15), pulling troops back to create a demilitarized buffer zone. Issues associated with buffer zone creation: …
GS Paper 2: Syllabus: India and neighbourhood relations. Context: India is closely monitoring the construction of a bridge by China on the Pangong Tso (lake) in eastern Ladakh. What’s the issue? On the north bank, there is a PLA garrison at Kurnak fort and on the south bank at Moldo, and the distance …
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 3. Resolute diplomacy, coupled with strong military resolve that deters any Chinese misadventures, are an effective way to deal with border issues with China. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and its neighbours. Context: Construction of a bridge by China on the Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh is a latest addition to the ongoing standoff between India and China. Where is China building the bridge? It is being built on the north bank of the Pangong Tso …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and its neighbours. Context: China is constructing a bridge in eastern Ladakh connecting the north and south banks of Pangong Tso (lake). About the Bridge: On the north bank, there is a PLA garrison at Kurnak fort and on the south bank at Moldo, and the distance …
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Introduction: Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has said that India expects to hold a 13th round of talks with China on the Ladakh standoff and disengagement of military forces next week. He also said that there has been an increase in the deployment of Chinese troops which has been a matter of …
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GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context: Chinese-claimed Taiwan has complained for a year or more of repeated missions by China’s air force near the self-ruled island, often in the southwestern part of its air defence zone near the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands. Recently, 19 Chinese aircraft including nuclear-capable bombers had flown …
GS Paper : 2 Topics Covered: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The 12th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held recently at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side. Background: India has been pressing for comprehensive de-escalation of the …
