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Nepal's new government, led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', presents a fresh opportunity for India to strengthen bilateral relations.
India aims to deepen engagement amidst increasing geopolitical competition and China's growing influence in Nepal.
Key unresolved issues include border disputes (Kalapani, Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura) and the unaddressed report of the Eminent Persons' Group (EPG).
India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy guides its approach to fostering stable and cooperative ties with its immediate neighbours, including Nepal.
India's foreign policy initiative prioritizing strong, cooperative relations with its immediate neighbours, including Nepal.
Both India and Nepal are members of these regional organizations, which aim to foster economic and technical cooperation in South Asia and the Bay of Bengal region.
Nepal possesses vast hydropower potential, which, if jointly developed, can address energy needs for both countries and contribute to regional energy security.
A joint mechanism established by India and Nepal to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, and recommend updates. Its report is yet to be formally accepted by both governments.
The Kalapani-Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura region is a key area of territorial dispute between India and Nepal. It is located at the tri-junction of India, Nepal, and China. Lipulekh Pass, in particular, is a strategic mountain pass that serves as a trade route and a pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar.
GS-II: India and its neighbourhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS-I: Geography (Border regions).
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Neighbouring Countries, Important Personalities.
General Awareness: Current Affairs (International Relations, Appointments).
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Geography of India's neighbours.
General Awareness: Geopolitics, India's strategic interests, Border Security.
Consider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1 only
Consider the following statements: 1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges. 2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range. 3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: None
Consider the following pairs: Famous place : River 1. Pandharpur : Chandrabhaga 2. Tiruchirappalli : Cauvery 3. Hampi : Malaprabha Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Answer: 1 and 2 only
High, as India-Nepal relations are a constant feature in current affairs due to their strategic importance and evolving dynamics.
India's foreign policy doctrine that prioritizes strengthening relations and cooperation with its immediate neighbours.
A joint India-Nepal body tasked with reviewing and recommending updates to the bilateral relationship, including the 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship.
A territorial dispute between India and Nepal over the Kalapani region, located at the tri-junction of India, Nepal, and China.