News: In a significant development in India-Pakistan relations, Pakistan allows the import of sugar and cotton from India. As per the Pakistan Commerce Ministry, the decision is driven by the rising prices of sugar in Pakistan. Introduction The Pakistan government cancelled trade with India in Aug 2019, after the introduction of amendments to Article 370… Continue reading “India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India
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Refugee Problem in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the recent Refugee Problem3 International conventions and forums for Refugees 3.1 United Nations Refugee Convention,1951:3.2 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)3.3 Global Refugee Forum (GRF)4 Refugee Problem in India5 Factors behind Refugee Problem in India5.1 Direct causes for Refugee Problem5.2 Indirect causes for Refugee Problem6 Arguments in favour of permitting Refugee Influx7… Continue reading Refugee Problem in India – Explained, Pointwise
The Issues of UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka and India’s Stand – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Reasons behind UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka3 The 30/1 resolution and the aftermath4 About the recent resolution on Human Rights Violation5 Impact of the UNHRC resolution6 Other examples of UNHRC resolutions7 India’s Stand on Human Rights Violations in Sri Lanka8 Conclusion Introduction Recently the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC) adopted a resolution against… Continue reading The Issues of UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka and India’s Stand – Explained, Pointwise
India’s stand on Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka
Synopsis: India maintained balance between the diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka and its support to Tamil minority people in the country. Contents1 Introduction 2 The Present Status of the Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka:3 What has been India’s stance on the Human Rights violation?4 Conclusion: Introduction The previous government in Sri Lanka had made some… Continue reading India’s stand on Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka
Brief Analysis of India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations
Synopsis: An evaluation of India- Bangladesh bilateral relation from the past to the present. Background India played an important role in Bangladesh’s independence. India provided political, diplomatic, military and humanitarian support during Bangladesh’s Liberation War. For example, India lost 3,900 Indian soldiers and provided accommodation to an estimated 10 million Bangladeshi refugees. Following Bangladesh’s Independence,… Continue reading Brief Analysis of India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations
Lessons from the Bangladesh’s Growth story
Synopsis: India and other South Asian countries can learn from the growth story of Bangladesh. Contents1 Background2 Growth Story of Bangladesh3 The Vietnam Growth Model4 What aided the success of Bangladesh? Background March 2021 marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India and 50 years of Bangladesh independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is… Continue reading Lessons from the Bangladesh’s Growth story
The Issue of Cross Border Electricity Trade in South Asia
Synopsis: India should plan a stable institutional model for governing electricity trade across borders. It should avoid imposing restrictive rules which is against the free market economy. Background Currently, Guidelines for Import/Export (Cross Border) of Electricity-2018 govern the trade of electricity across its borders. In 2014, India through the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation… Continue reading The Issue of Cross Border Electricity Trade in South Asia
“Permanent Indus Commission” Meeting held after 2 Years
What is the News? The PIC (Permanent Indus Commission) of India and Pakistan meet held after two years in New Delhi. PIC aims to resolve outstanding issues under the Indus Water Treaty. About PIC (Permanent Indus Commission) Indus Water Treaty signed between India and Pakistan in 1960. The Commission was created to implement and manage… Continue reading “Permanent Indus Commission” Meeting held after 2 Years
India abstains in the “UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka:3 Was the Resolution adopted or rejected?4 Sri Lanka’s Reaction:5 About UNHRC What is the News? India has abstained from a crucial vote on Sri Lanka’s human rights record at the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC). About UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka: Firstly, the 46th… Continue reading India abstains in the “UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka”
Speculation about the disengagement agreement is baseless
Synopsis: The allegations against India’s disengagement agreement at Pangong Tso is baseless. Rather, we need to appreciate the efforts of India’s negotiators for ensuring a successful border disengagement Introduction: After the India-China disengagement agreement both agree to withdraw from the Pangong Lake area. The disengagement agreement ended the nine-month-long military stand-off between both countries. But, there… Continue reading Speculation about the disengagement agreement is baseless
