Source: NIE Subject: Defence Context: Security forces detected suspicious drone activity near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, leading to the recovery of a 2-kg IED, ammunition, and narcotics. About Line of Control (LoC): What it is? The Line of Control (LoC) is the de facto military boundary dividing the former princely state …
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora Q4. The evolving U.S. National Security Strategy is altering the balance of power in South Asia. Explain the changes introduced by this shift in the regional power equation. Bring out its consequences for India’s Pakistan policy. Outline the strategic …
Topic: India – SAARC Q4. “SAARC’s stagnation exposes the gap between India’s regional leadership aspirations and regional realities”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: The continuing dormancy of SAARC amidst India’s growing emphasis on alternative regional frameworks like BIMSTEC, reflecting tensions between India’s regional leadership ambitions and the realities of …
Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Q4. “Peace and tranquillity on the borders is indispensable to our national interest”. Explain this assertion in the context of India–Pakistan relations. How can sustained border stability enhance India’s regional diplomacy? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In the backdrop of continuing instability along the …
Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Q4. India’s recent suspension of the Indus Water Treaty marks a shift from legal restraint to symbolic assertion. Discuss the strategic motivations behind this act. Evaluate its implications for future water diplomacy. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty …
Syllabus: India Foreign Policy Source: DH Context: India’s evolving foreign policy came under spotlight after Operation Sindoor, a decisive military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, reigniting debates on India’s strategic posture towards Pakistan and terrorism. About India’s Evolving Foreign Policy: Idealism of the Nehru Era (1947–1962) Non-alignment as strategic posture: India refused to align …
General Studies-3; Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Introduction The gruesome terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, one of the most scenic destinations in the Kashmir Valley, marks a grim chapter in the region’s ongoing pursuit of peace. The killing of 26 civilians is not just …
Source: NDTV Context: Pakistan suspended the 1972 Simla Agreement and closed the Wagah border, in retaliation to India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. About the Simla Agreement 1972: What is it? A bilateral treaty signed between India and Pakistan on July 2, 1972, to formalize peace after …
Source: HT Context: India strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations linking it to the Jaffar Express train hijacking in Balochistan, calling them baseless. About Balochistan: Situated in: Western Pakistan, forming its largest and most sparsely populated province. Borders: Iran (west), Afghanistan (northwest), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab (northeast and east), Sindh (southeast), and the Arabian Sea (south). Historical …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Source: DTE Context: Indus Water Treaty (IWT) seems to be struggling to gain support in the J&K region. Background: One of the few instances of a significant international river basin conflict being resolved in South Asia is the IWT, signed by …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and neighbours. Context: Pakistan’s new government has initiated a process to abolish the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority, with the planning minister saying it was a “redundant organisation” that wasted resources and thwarted speedy implementation of the ambitious regional connectivity programme. Background: CPEC Authority established through an ordinance …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and neighbourhood relations. Context: Amid growing economic woes and international isolation forcing over-reliance on China, Pakistani officials have said that they are ready to scrap the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) if the US could offer a similar deal. What’s the issue? China has been using the financial …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and neighbours. Context: China and Pakistan have signed a new agreement on industrial cooperation as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) plan. The industrial cooperation agreement is a key part of what is being called “phase two” of CPEC. The first phase primarily involved Chinese investments …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and neighbourhood relations. Context: Since the second week of November, there have been continuous protests in Gwadar, Balochistan against mega development plans of the port city as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). What’s the issue? Locals have sought to draw attention to marginalisation of the …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and neighbours. Context: The CPEC or the China Pakistan Economic Corridor is getting increasingly unmanageable with local Pakistanis unhappy with the Chinese soldiers and civilians working on the project. Therefore, Pakistan has been forced to deploy more soldiers in the area. For the security of Chinese engineers and others …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: India and neighbours. Context: The chief of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority has accused the U.S. of sabotaging the multi-billion dollar project, the economic lifeline of Pakistan. Background: Pakistan is the seventh largest recipient of Chinese overseas development financing with 71 projects worth $27.3 billion under way as …
