Centre Extends Ceasefire Agreements with Naga groups

What is the News? The Central Government extends the ceasefire agreement with three insurgent Naga groups of Nagaland for one more year i.e. till April 2022. Which are those three insurgent groups of Nagaland? The ceasefire agreement is in operation between the Centre and the three insurgent groups of Nagaland namely: National Socialist Council of… Continue reading Centre Extends Ceasefire Agreements with Naga groups

Backchannel Diplomacy Between India and Pakistan

Synopsis: The recent developments in India and Pakistan relation suggest that there is ongoing backchannel diplomacy since 2020. Developments in India- Pakistan Relations indicating backchannel diplomacy Important developments took place between India and Pakistan. It suggests the functioning of an ongoing backchannel talk. First, India-Pakistan agreement to follow Ceasefire reached by India-Pakistan border commanders at… Continue reading Backchannel Diplomacy Between India and Pakistan

Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal Resumes

Synopsis – The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) [Iran nuclear deal] resumed talks. The lifting of sanctions on Iran and nuclear implementation measures are on top of the agenda. Background- In 2018, former US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal. Further, it imposed sanctions on Iran… Continue reading Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal Resumes

Need of Peace Between India and Pakistan

Synopsis: Peace Between India and Pakistan is essential for the transformation of South Asia. Contents1 Introduction 2 How will peace with Pakistan help in transforming South Asia?3 How can India make a difference to the SAARC?4 Way forward Introduction  The Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan agreed to strictly observe ceasefire agreements between… Continue reading Need of Peace Between India and Pakistan

Freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in Indian waters

Synopsis: The U.S. Navy’s FONOP in India’s EEZ highlights the difference in the Indian and American perception on international maritime law (UNCLOS). Background Recently, the USS John Paul Jones carried out freedom of navigation operations (FONOP) in the west of the Lakshadweep Islands. It lies in India’s exclusive economic zone. It was done without requesting… Continue reading Freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in Indian waters

Ambiguities Over the Status of Rohingyas in India

Synopsis: India has shown an ambiguous stance over the status of Rohingyas in India. This has created some complexities, thus it desires alteration as per international law. Contents1 Background:2 Stand of different Stakeholders over the status of Rohingyas :3 Ambiguous Stance of India:4 How has India been able to maintain this ambiguity?5 Issues with Deportation… Continue reading Ambiguities Over the Status of Rohingyas in India

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 14th, 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 14th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 13, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Backchannel Diplomacy Between India and Pakistan2 Ambiguities Over the Status of Rohingyas in India2.1 Issues with Deportation of Rohingyas:3 Freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in Indian waters4 Need of Peace Between India and Pakistan5 Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal Resumes… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 13, 2021

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