Bangladesh Suspends Visa Services in India Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Bangladesh halts visa operations in India, escalating diplomatic tensions after India's Chittagong move.
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मुख्य तथ्य
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi suspended consular and visa services
Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura also suspended visa services
India had earlier suspended visa operations in Chittagong
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Bilateral relations and diplomacy between India and Bangladesh
Impact of diplomatic tensions on consular services and citizens
India's 'Neighborhood First' and 'Act East' policies
Geopolitical significance of Bangladesh for India's North-East
International conventions governing diplomatic and consular relations
दृश्य सामग्री
India-Bangladesh Visa Suspension: Key Locations
This map illustrates the locations where India and Bangladesh have suspended visa and consular services, highlighting the geographical impact of the recent diplomatic tensions. It shows the High Commissions and Assistant High Commissions affected in both nations.
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और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the recent diplomatic developments between India and Bangladesh: 1. India first suspended its visa operations in Chittagong, Bangladesh, leading to a reciprocal action by Bangladesh. 2. Bangladesh has suspended its consular and visa services only at its High Commission in New Delhi. 3. The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963) governs the establishment and functioning of consular posts and their services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is correct as per the news summary, India initiated the suspension. Statement 2 is incorrect because Bangladesh suspended services not only in New Delhi but also at its Assistant High Commission in Tripura. Statement 3 is correct; the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations is the international treaty that defines a framework for consular relations between sovereign states.
2. In the context of India-Bangladesh bilateral relations, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement A is correct; Bangladesh is indeed India's largest trade partner in South Asia. Statement C is correct; the Agartala-Akhaura rail link is a crucial connectivity project. Statement D is correct; BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal) is an initiative for sub-regional connectivity. Statement B is NOT correct; the Teesta River water-sharing agreement remains a contentious issue between India and Bangladesh and has not been successfully implemented or resolved.
3. Consider the following pairs related to India's connectivity projects with Bangladesh: 1. Maitri Setu: Connects Sabroom (Tripura) with Ramgarh (Bangladesh) over River Feni. 2. Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT): Allows movement of goods through designated river routes. 3. Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link: Connects Tripura with Bangladesh, facilitating trade and passenger movement. How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
All three pairs are correctly matched. Maitri Setu is indeed a bridge over the Feni River connecting Tripura with Bangladesh. The Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT) is a long-standing agreement facilitating riverine trade. The Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link is a recently inaugurated project enhancing rail connectivity between India's North-East and Bangladesh.
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