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29th December 2022 (8 Topics)

29th December 2022

QUIZ - 29th December 2022

5 Questions

5 Minutes

Mains Question:

Question: India Nepal relations underwent major turmoil in the last decade. Discuss the challenges before India to foster cordial relations with Nepal and to counter the Chinese influence in the Himalayan geopolitics. (250 words)

Question Mapping

  • Subject: International Relations (GS-II)
    • Sub-topic: India and its neighborhood- relations

Approach

  • Introduction with the recent Nepal elections and formation of stable government.
  • In short explain the India-Nepal relations and how the relations underwent turmoil in last decade.
  • Here introduce the factor of Chinese influence over Nepal which is one of the factors of concern for India.
  • Bring out the challenges for India in maintaining pleasant relations with Nepal and counter Chinese influence.
  • Conclude with the importance of India in Himalayan geopolitics by having good relations with Nepal.

Editorials

Context:

This article talks about the private member bill, recently introduced in the Lok Sabha, aiming at population control in India. It states that population rise is the most significant reason for India’s slow rate of development.

A politicized debate

  • Discourse about Population Control: The discourse around the issue often gets reduced to a petty religious issue, and, ultimately, the subject of development suffers.
  • Impractical Suggestions: A proposed draft Bill, i.e., the Uttar Pradesh Population (Control, Stabilisation, and Welfare) Bill, 2021 said that no government job would be offered to couples with more than two children with no clarifications.
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