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Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of conducting cross-border shelling using 'mortars and other heavy weaponry' in its eastern Kunar Province.
The alleged shelling targeted rural areas and civilian homes on the outskirts of Asadabad city, reportedly causing civilian casualties.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions and border disputes between the two neighbouring nations.
The accusation was made by Afghan deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat.
India closely monitors developments in its neighbourhood, including security dynamics between Afghanistan and Pakistan, as they can have implications for regional stability and India's strategic interests.
The incident underscores the challenges of managing porous international borders, preventing cross-border incursions, and ensuring the security of populations residing in border areas, a topic highly relevant to India's own border management strategies.
Accusations of cross-border shelling raise questions about territorial sovereignty, non-aggression, and adherence to international norms governing state conduct.
GS-II: India and its neighbourhood- relations; GS-III: Security challenges and their management in border areas.
Geopolitics, International Relations, Military Affairs.
General Awareness - International Events, Geography (locations).
Consider the following statements: 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: Only two
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media?
Answer: A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.
Medium for UPSC (regional conflicts, border management), High for Defence (geopolitics, military affairs).
The 2,640-kilometer (1,640 mi) border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, established in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand, a British diplomat, and Abdur Rahman Khan, the then-Emir of Afghanistan. It remains a point of contention for Afghanistan, which has historically not recognized it as a legitimate international border.
The act of firing artillery, mortars, or other heavy weapons across an international border, often leading to civilian casualties and escalating diplomatic tensions.
The state of peace and security within a particular geographical region, often influenced by the political, economic, and social conditions of the countries within it.