(Online Course) Contemporary Issues for IAS Mains 2012: India and The World - Conflict and Co-operation in South Asia
India & The World
Conflict and Co-operation in South Asia:
Question. What are the rapid changing situations in South Asia?
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Shifting power balance
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The impact of globalization
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The transformation brought by ICT
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The rise of international terrorism
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Challenge of climate change.
Question. What are the issues of Pakistan?
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Islamic fundamentalism
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A complex tribal ethnic strife in is border with Afghanistan.
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Adverse impact of unresolved problems in Afghanistan.
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State sponsorship through ISI of terrorist organizations.
Question. What are the objectives of SAARC?
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To improve the qualities of life through accelerated growth.
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To promote the weltered of the people of south Asia.
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To promote and strengthen collective self-reliance.
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To enhance co-operation among member states in international forums of common interest.
Question. What are the agreement in SAARC?
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SAARC Agreement on trade in Services
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SAARC food bank
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SAARC convention on Environment
Question. What is the remedy to the present situation in South Asia?
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To give more attention in solving Pak issues
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High lend political contact among the member states.
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Close touch of senior officials in UNSC and G20 meeting
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Greater attention to expand business linkages and investment flows.
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Need for Academic to study and analyze the changes and challenges in the region.
