GS Paper II · Neighbourhood
India-Pakistan Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper II)
From the syllabus: India and its neighborhood: relations
Why it matters: Persistent cross border security challenges and historical friction dictate that examiners often frame questions around regional stability and diplomatic engagement strategies.
In the news
October 2026
08 Oct 2026
Global Cooperation to Combat Transnational TerrorismExercising its Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly Sixth Committee, India strongly criticized Pakistan's statements on international terrorism. India reminded the global community of major terror attacks including 9/11, 26/11, and...
04 Oct 2026
Centre moves ahead with Sawalkot project on Chenab basinThe Union Power Ministry announced plans to fast-track new hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir, notably the 1,856 MW Sawalkot Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River. The move comes despite diplomatic objections raised by...
September 2026
27 Sep 2026
India Highlights Security and Indus Treaty at UN General AssemblyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, reiterating that cross-border terrorism remains a primary threat to regional and global peace. He firmly rejected claims made by...
20 Sep 2026
India Cites Protocol Violation Following Maritime Incident in North Arabian SeaIndia raised diplomatic concerns following a maritime encounter in the North Arabian Sea, invoking Article 10 of the 1991 bilateral agreement on advance notice of naval exercises. The agreement requires prior notification for naval...
17 Sep 2026
India Rejects Illegal Pakistan-China Boundary Joint CommissionIndia firmly rejected the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, stating that it lacks any legal basis. The Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and...
16 Sep 2026
India Protests Naval Collision Involving Pakistani VesselThe Ministry of External Affairs summoned Pakistan's envoy in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest following a collision between Indian and Pakistani naval vessels. India characterized the maneuver by Pakistani naval units as...
01 Sep 2026
India Rejects Hague Arbitration Ruling on Indus Waters TreatyIndia has reiterated its position rejecting a ruling by the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration concerning the Indus Waters Treaty. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that India does not recognize the jurisdiction of this...
July 2026
27 Jul 2026
India Reviews Strategy on the Indus Waters Treaty dispute resolutionA year after calling for modifications to the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), India continues to build its diplomatic and legal strategy to address dispute resolution mechanisms and climate change impacts. India is advocating for modern...
23 Jul 2026
India Counters Pakistan on Kashmir at the UN Security CouncilIndia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, strongly rejected Pakistan's attempt to raise the Kashmir issue during a High-Level Open Debate at the UN Security Council. India reiterated that...
17 Jul 2026
India seeks to renegotiate Indus Waters Treaty with PakistanIndia has formally expressed its desire to renegotiate the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. The move is driven by the need to address changed circumstances, including climate change and environmental concerns that were not...
Practise India-Pakistan
10 of our latest questions on this topic (out of 12).
Question 1 of 10
Under the 1991 India-Pakistan Agreement on advance notice of military exercises, what is required before conducting major naval exercises near territorial waters?
Mains practice
The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has long been considered one of the most resilient transboundary water treaties. In light of India's recent push to renegotiate the pact, analyze the ecological, demographic, and geopolitical challenges that necessitate a revision of the treaty.
15 marks
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