Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash: Curfew Declared Amid Ceasefire Concerns
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त्वरित संशोधन
Thailand announced a curfew in Trat province.
Clashes have been ongoing since a May skirmish.
Thailand accused Cambodia of hostility.
Cambodia accused Thailand of striking civilian infrastructure.
A Cambodian rocket attack killed a Thai civilian.
दृश्य सामग्री
Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute
Map highlighting the disputed border region between Thailand and Cambodia, specifically Trat province where the curfew was declared.
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परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
International Relations: Bilateral disputes
Geopolitics of Southeast Asia
Role of international organizations in conflict resolution
विस्तृत सारांश देखें
सारांश
Thailand declared a curfew in its southeastern Trat province following renewed clashes with Cambodia over a disputed border region, despite earlier claims of a ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. The conflict, ongoing since a May skirmish, has displaced thousands.
Thailand accused Cambodia of hostility and destroyed a bridge used for weapons delivery, while Cambodia accused Thailand of striking civilian infrastructure. A Cambodian rocket attack resulted in the first reported civilian death in Thailand, escalating tensions further.
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute: 1. The primary point of contention is the Preah Vihear Temple, whose sovereignty was awarded to Cambodia by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 1962. 2. The recent clashes leading to curfew in Trat province were triggered by Cambodia's alleged incursion into Thai territory to deliver weapons. 3. U.S. President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire agreement that has successfully de-escalated the conflict. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Statement 1 is correct as the Preah Vihear Temple is a major point of contention. Statement 2 is incorrect as Thailand accused Cambodia of hostility and destroyed a bridge allegedly used for weapons delivery. Statement 3 is incorrect as the news article states that clashes occurred *despite* claims of a ceasefire brokered by Trump.
2. In the context of the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, which of the following statements best describes the role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
- A.The ICJ has no jurisdiction over the dispute as it is a bilateral issue.
- B.The ICJ's 1962 ruling on the Preah Vihear Temple definitively resolved all border issues between Thailand and Cambodia.
- C.The ICJ's ruling on the Preah Vihear Temple is a legally binding decision that both Thailand and Cambodia are obligated to respect.
- D.The ICJ can only offer non-binding recommendations in border disputes, and its decisions are not enforceable.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
The ICJ's rulings are legally binding under international law. While the 1962 ruling addressed the Preah Vihear Temple, it did not resolve all border issues. The ICJ's decisions are enforceable, although enforcement mechanisms can be complex.
3. Which of the following statements regarding ASEAN's approach to regional conflicts is NOT correct?
- A.ASEAN promotes non-interference in the internal affairs of member states.
- B.ASEAN utilizes dialogue and consultation to resolve disputes peacefully.
- C.ASEAN has a standing military force to enforce peace agreements among member states.
- D.ASEAN emphasizes consensus-building in its decision-making processes.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
ASEAN does not have a standing military force. Its approach emphasizes diplomacy, dialogue, and consensus-building, respecting the sovereignty and non-interference principles.
4. Consider the following statements: 1. The Trat province, where the recent curfew was declared, is located in northeastern Thailand. 2. The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has resulted in the displacement of thousands of people. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is incorrect as Trat province is located in southeastern Thailand. Statement 2 is correct as the conflict has displaced thousands.