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“SAARC’s stagnation exposes the gap between India’s regional leadership aspirations and regional realities”. Discuss.

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 …

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Durand Line

Source:  TOI Context: Fresh cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan along the Durand Line have killed over 80 soldiers on both sides, reigniting tensions over the disputed frontier. About Durand Line: What it is? The Durand Line is the international land border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stretching for about 2,600 km (1,600 miles). It demarcates …

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Nepal

Source:   NDTV Context: Nepal has waived climbing fees for 97 lesser-known mountains in the western Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces to boost tourism, attract climbers beyond Everest, and support local economies. About Nepal: What It Is? A landlocked country in South Asia, known for its rugged Himalayan terrain and rich cultural heritage. One of the least …

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“Cross-border disinformation is the new non-traditional threat in South Asia”. Examine its impact on inter-State relations. Suggest mechanisms to counter such digital aggression.

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Q4. “Cross-border disinformation is the new non-traditional threat in South Asia”. Examine its impact on inter-State relations. Suggest mechanisms to counter such digital aggression. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Governments must cease tolerating a disinformation ecosystem that festers unchecked. Censoring media and imprisoning journalists …

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Unresolved issues, unstable economic relations and varying domestic politics are affecting the relationships of various south Asian countries with India. Analyse. What steps are needed so that there can be a collective response to these challenges?

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 2. Unresolved issues, unstable economic relations and varying domestic politics are affecting the relationships of various south Asian countries with India. Analyse. What steps are needed so that there can be a collective response to these challenges? (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: After …

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The developments affecting India’s neighbourhood over the past decade have led India to formulate policy options to secure her national interests, keeping in view the changes occurring in her neighbourhood. Discuss.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 4. The developments affecting India’s neighbourhood over the past decade have led India to formulate policy options to secure her national interests, keeping in view the changes occurring in her neighbourhood. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: New Indian Express Why the question: There is a widely shared …

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