You are Raju, the Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), facing a challenging diplomatic situation between India and Nation X.

Q7. You are Raju, the Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), facing a challenging diplomatic situation between India and Nation X. Relations between the two countries have severely deteriorated following allegations from Nation X’s government that India was involved in the assassination of the leader of a separatist movement. Nation X’s Prime Minister …

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 …

Vienna Convention

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India has responded to Canada’s claims regarding India’s call for diplomatic parity, urging that its actions are in accordance with Article 11.1 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and do not violate international norms.    About Vienna Convention: The …