GS Paper II · Neighbourhood
Myanmar & Afghanistan Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper II)
From the syllabus: India and its neighborhood: relations
Why it matters: Internal political turmoil and refugee management issues make these neighboring regions critical for assessing India's external security and regional stability policies.
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October 2026
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ICC unseals arrest warrants for Taliban leadersThe International Criminal Court (ICC) has unsealed arrest warrants for four prominent Taliban leaders on charges of gender persecution in Afghanistan. Since taking control in 2021, the Taliban has systematically deprived women of...
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India Holds Defence Dialogue with Myanmar in Northeast IndiaThe third edition of the India-Myanmar defence dialogue is scheduled to take place in Guwahati, Assam, focusing on cross-border security challenges. Hosting the talks in Northeast India highlights India's strategic priority on securing...
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Afghanistan Pitches for Deeper Trade Ties with IndiaAfghanistan has requested India to ease trade barriers and simplify business access to boost bilateral commerce. Following a recent visit by the Afghan Agriculture Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari to New Delhi, Kabul is seeking deeper...
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Why is Chabahar Port strategically vital for India's trade routes?
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