Source: Indian Express Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Background: Recently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in the 13th All-India Conference of China Studies organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies. What were the observations made by the External Affairs Minister in the 13th All-India Conference of China Studies? In the conference, he made… Continue reading MEA’s Eight broad principles to resolve conflict with China
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Naku La Pass in Sikkim
Why in News? Indian and Chinese Soldiers have clashed at the Balwan area in Naku La Pass in Sikkim. Naku La Pass: Naku La sector is a pass at a height of more than 5,000 meters above Mean Sea Level(MSL) in the state of Sikkim. It is located ahead of Muguthang or Cho Lhamu (source… Continue reading Naku La Pass in Sikkim
Reasons of increasing Palk Bay fishing conflict
Source: The Hindu Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: The recent death of 4 fishermen resurfaces the unresolved issue of fisheries conflict between India-Sri Lanka at Palk Bay. Background: Recently four fishermen from Tamil Nadu died while fishing in Palk Bay. Tamil Nadu has accused Sri Lankan Navy of that. But, the Sri Lankan… Continue reading Reasons of increasing Palk Bay fishing conflict
Taiwan-China conflict and India’s stand on it
Recently Taiwan reported a large scale incursion in its air defence zone by Nuclear-capable Chinese bombers and fighter jets. In response, the U.S. sent an aircraft carrier strike group in the South China Sea. The US claims this as an effort to support freedom of navigation in the region. The China-Taiwan conflict has larger regional… Continue reading Taiwan-China conflict and India’s stand on it
Vaccine Diplomacy | Myanmar, Mauritius and Seychelles receive Covishield
Why in News? India has sent shipments of Covishield vaccines to Myanmar, Mauritius, and Seychelles under its ‘Vaccine Maitri’ (vaccine diplomacy) drive. Vaccine diplomacy: It is the branch of global health diplomacy in which a nation uses the development or delivery of vaccines to strengthen ties with other nations. Read More – Significance of Vaccine… Continue reading Vaccine Diplomacy | Myanmar, Mauritius and Seychelles receive Covishield
Vaccine diplomacy
Synopsis: India’s Vaccine diplomacy will raise India’s Stature at the global arena. Background: Till now, India has supplied Covid19 vaccines to Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles. The initial supplies of Covid19 vaccines have been sent free of cost. It is expected that India will be distributing vaccines to other countries including Sri… Continue reading Vaccine diplomacy
Why Chinese forces are weakening?
Syllabus Topic – International Relations – India and its neighborhood Synopsis: In the beginning of this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping instructed his armed forces to be “combat-ready to act at any second”. However, in reality Chinese forces are facing too many inside challenges. Why China is becoming aggressive? First, Policies of new US President Joe Biden favours freedom of… Continue reading Why Chinese forces are weakening?
New transition in India-Nepal relations
Synopsis: Recent Joint Commission Meeting in Delhi was a positive development for bilateral relations of India and Nepal. Introduction The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali visited New Delhi for the sixth meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission. What was discussed in the meeting? In this joint meeting discussions on the following project and assistance took place. It will strengthen India-Nepal relations: – India assured an early delivery of vaccines to… Continue reading New transition in India-Nepal relations
Vaccine Maitri: India Vaccine diplomacy exercise
Why in News? India will officially start its vaccine diplomacy with the name “Vaccine Maitri” under its Neighborhood First policy. Vaccine Diplomacy: It is the use of vaccines to increase a country’s diplomatic relationship with other countries. Key Features of Vaccine Maitri India will supply Made-in-India Covid-19 vaccines to its neighboring and key partner countries Under its Neighborhood First policy. Bhutan and Maldives will be the first to get the vaccines followed… Continue reading Vaccine Maitri: India Vaccine diplomacy exercise
Kalapani territorial dispute between India and Nepal resurfaced
Synopsis: Kalapani territory is one of the major disputed border areas between India and Nepal. But the dispute is not yet resolved by mutual terms and usually resurface time and again. In this article, you can read about the details of the dispute and the steps that India should take. Introduction: Present development Nepal has raised… Continue reading Kalapani territorial dispute between India and Nepal resurfaced
