INDIA-CHINA CONFLICT IN LADAKH
Introduction The recent incidents at the Pangong Tso lake area between Indian and Chinese soldiers on the LAC can be considered to be a serious business between two nuclear armed trans-Himalayan neighbours that has implications beyond the region. Line of Actual Control The disputed boundary between India and China, also known as the Line of […]
GRASPING THE DEFENCE SELF-RELIANCE NETTLE
India’s Dependence for Defence For the most part of 2010 to 2020 The India had the dubious distinction of being the world’s largest arms importer, accounting for about 12% of global arms imports. Saudi Arabia jumped to first place in 2018 and 2019, but India still takes over 9% of global imports. This external dependence […]
CHINA, BETTER PREPARED FOR THE POST-COVID WORLD
Deep economic impact India has surpassed China with regard to the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, and the economic impact is quite threatening. India’s exports in the month of April 2020 were the worst in the past 30 years. Well before this, India had been witnessing a persistent economic downward slide. The pandemic could, thus, […]
21st May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents China, better prepared for the post-COVID world Grasping the defence self-reliance nettle India-China conflict in Ladakh CHINA, BETTER PREPARED FOR THE POST-COVID WORLD Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Deep economic impact India has surpassed China with regard to the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, and the economic impact is quite threatening. India’s exports in the […]
ISRAEL’S HACK OF IRANIAN PORT
Why in news? Israel was behind a cyber-attack on 9 May that disrupted operations at a major port in Iran. The attack on the computer systems at the Shahid Rajaee port in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz was limited in scope, creating traffic jams of delivery trucks and some delays in shipments but causing […]
MILITARY, DIPLOMATIC TALKS ON WITH CHINA
Why in news? India is trying to resolve the ongoing troop confrontation with China in some stretches along the unresolved border in eastern Ladakh as well as Sikkim, which has become the most serious since the major Doklam face-off in 2017, through both military and diplomatic channels. Details “Flag meetings” and “military hotline talks” are being […]
U.S. SLAMS CHINA ON BORDER DISPUTES AND THREAT POSED
Why in news? In a sharp criticism of China over border tensions with India, the US on 20th May described Beijing’s actions as “disturbing behaviour”. The U.S.’s top diplomat for South and Central Asia, called the recent tensions between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) a reminder of the “threat” posed by […]
NEPAL’S NEW POLITICAL MAP CLAIMS INDIA’S TERRITORIES
Why in news? Nepal’s new official map is “artificial” and unacceptable to India, the Ministry of External Affairs said on 20th May 2020 after Kathmandu unveiled a new political map that claimed Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh of Uttarakhand as part of its sovereign territory. Nepal Releasing the new map escalates the row over territorial claims between […]
60% OF FARMERS FACED LOSSES
Why in news? Despite most Farmers managing to harvest their crops despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 60% of them still faced losses, mostly related to the lockdown, according to a new survey in 12 States. Details A majority of farmers say the lockdown has hurt their preparations for the upcoming sowing season either because they cannot […]
ONLY 2,132 TREATED FOR COVID-19 UNDER AYUSHMAN BHARAT SCHEME
Why in news? Only 2,132 people have availed or are now undergoing treatment for COVID-19 under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) – According to figures released AB-PMJAY on 20th May. Details of the AB-PMJAY Report AB-PMJAY is India’s cashless/paperless healthcare access service for the poor and vulnerable families. Testing for and treatment of […]