Category: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL & SOCIAL

Urbanization – How did it Develop? Urbanization refers to the process of increase in population in cities and towns compared to rural areas. Urbanization in India is not new. The Indus valley civilization had planned cities. These cities had huge population with planned housing, roads and other facilities. Urbanization is also common in Greek and… Continue reading Urbanization and its Problems

A Brief History of India Nepal Relations India Nepal relations have been very cordial. Both the countries share a deep cultural and people to people contact from historic times There has been a free cross border movement of people and traders from time immemorial In 1816, the Treaty of Sugauli was signed between British East… Continue reading India Nepal Relations

1. A Brief History of India Afghanistan Relations Relationship in the Ancient Days: India Afghanistan relations can be traced back to Indus Valley Civilization. The Seleucid empire controlled that part which is present day Afghanistan The historic Khyber pass that connects Afghanistan to Indian subcontinent is a part of Silk Road that facilitated trade and brought many… Continue reading India Afghanistan Relations

1. A Brief History of India Maldives Relations India established formal diplomatic relations with Maldives after the independence of Maldives from the British rule in 1966 India and Maldives officially settled their maritime boundary in 1976 Both the countries signed a trade agreement in 1981 Operation Cactus was India’s military aid of 1600 soldiers to Maldives… Continue reading India Maldives Relations

Brief History of India Pakistan Relations History of conflict: India Pakistan relations has been hostile since the time of partition of both the countries and independence in 1947 Kashmir has been the major issue of contention as Pakistan claims it based on a significant amount of Muslim population which led to first Kashmir war in… Continue reading India Pakistan Relations

BRICS BRICS is a globally important grouping of five strong emerging and newly industrialized economies namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It is notable that all 5 countries are members of G-20 (a group of 20 leading economies of the world). Significance:  Brics Bank Brics payment system Brics Contingency Reserve Arrangement ASEAN East… Continue reading Global Groupings Concerning India

India shares historical and civilizational ties with Bangladesh. India Bangladesh relations have remained friendly ever since the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971. India attaches high diplomatic importance to Bangladesh which can be deduced from the regular Bilateral visits of leaders of both the countries. Areas of Cooperation:  Bangladesh is one of the largest… Continue reading India Bangladesh Relations