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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.

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 …

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Court of Arbitration on the Kishenganga and Ratle Hydroelectric Projects

Source:  NDTV Context: India has rejected a “supplemental award” issued by a Court of Arbitration on the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects, citing its illegality and breach of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) 1960. About Court of Arbitration on the Kishenganga and Ratle Hydroelectric Projects: What is it? The Court of Arbitration is an ad-hoc …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Pahalgam Terror Attack

General Studies-3; Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.   Introduction A brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, led to the death of at least 26 civilians, sending shockwaves across the nation. Unique and unprecedented was the shutdown call by Kashmiris themselves — marking the first …

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The Indus Waters Treaty, and why India has issued notice to Pakistan seeking changes

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations   Source: IE  Direction: The article covers the Indus Waters Treaty and why it is a bone of contention between India and Pakistan.  It also briefly covers the current state of India-Pak relations.   Context: New Delhi has issued a notice to Islamabad seeking modification of the Indus Waters …

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