Source: HT Subject: Mapping Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has operationalised the Nyoma Air Base in Eastern Ladakh, with Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh making the inaugural landing on a C-130J aircraft. About Nyoma Air Base: What it is? A newly operationalised IAF airbase at Mudh-Nyoma in Eastern Ladakh, designed to handle fighter jets, …
Source: DD News Context: Prime Minister of India extended greetings to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on its 64th Raising Day, lauding its courage, discipline, and humanitarian service in guarding India’s Himalayan frontiers. About Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): What it is? The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is a specialised Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) under …
Syllabus: International Relations Source: HT Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg. About India-China Foreign Ministers Meeting: Issues Discussed: Border Management: Discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both sides emphasized the …
Source: DD News Context: The Indian and Chinese armies observed Diwali with an exchange of sweets and greetings at the Chushul-Moldo border point in Ladakh, reflecting a continued tradition of goodwill despite ongoing tensions. About Chushul-Moldo Border: Location: Chushul-Moldo is a key border meeting point situated in eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 September 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. …
Reference: Indian Express Syllabus: International Relations Context: India and China are learnt to have made “significant progress” in narrowing their gap on pending issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Progress on LAC issue: Recent Diplomatic and Military Talks: The 31st WMCC talks and upcoming Corps Commanders’ meeting are …
InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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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 …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Internal Security related issues. Context: The Indian Army has said that to prevent smaller incidents from escalating, the Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army are in regular contact through the hotlines along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), and the practice of ‘body pushing’ has been stopped. …
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GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: Indian History. Context: Members of the Ahir community have been demanding an Ahir Regiment in the Indian Army. Legacy: The Ahirwal region includes the southern Haryana districts of Rewari, Mahendragarh, and Gurgaon, and is associated with Rao Tula Ram, the Ahir hero of the revolt of 1857. The …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Management of border areas. Context: According to the report of the department-related parliamentary standing committee on home affairs: The infrastructure on the Indo-China border is undergoing a major upgrade, more so in the aftermath of the border row that led to skirmishes with the Chinese troops in Galwan in …
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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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GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context: November 18 marks the 59th anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La. A memorial was inaugurated on the occasion. Where is Rezang La? Rezang La is a mountain pass on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. It is located between village …
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: 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 …
Context: On June 15 2020, Ladakh’s Galwan Valley witnessed a violent clash between the Armies of India and China. The clash, in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, was one of the worst in 45 years, and led to a military standoff with China and at least 11 rounds of military talks for the …
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Context: Indian strategic thinking on a two-front war Till recently, any mention of a two-front war evoked two contrasting opinions. India’s military was firmly of the view that a collusive China-Pakistan military threat was a real possibility, and we must develop capabilities to counter this challenge. On the other hand, the political class in …
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