Rajnath Singh offers to share counter-terrorism expertise from Operation Sindoor at ADMM-Plus
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims + Mains·
India's role as a net security provider in the Indo-Pacific: a GS2 International Relations case study.
Why in news
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offered to share India's counter-terrorism expertise from Operation Sindoor during the 13th ADMM-Plus meeting in the Philippines.
Background
India and Malaysia co-chair the Experts’ Working Group on Counter-Terrorism for the 2024-2027 cycle. The meeting took place in Cebu, Philippines, on October 29, 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceCebu is a city in the Philippines where the 13th ADMM-Plus was held.
- FactIndia and Malaysia co-chair the Experts’ Working Group on Counter-Terrorism for the 2024-2027 cycle.
- PostRajnath Singh serves as the Defence Minister of India.
Prelims practice question
Which country co-chairs the Experts’ Working Group on Counter-Terrorism with India for the 2024-2027 cycle?
- (a)Indonesia
- (b)Thailand
- (c)Malaysia
- (d)Vietnam
Show answer
Answer: (c) Malaysia — India and Malaysia co-chair the Experts’ Working Group on Counter-Terrorism for the 2024-2027 cycle.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how India can leverage multilateral platforms like ADMM-Plus to project its role as a net security provider in the Indo-Pacific region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Security architecture: Leveraging Operation Sindoor's expertise to enhance regional counter-terrorism cooperation
- Soft power diplomacy: Utilizing the 'Youth Bridge' initiative to foster people-to-people connectivity in ASEAN
- Multilateral leadership: Strengthening India's position in the Experts’ Working Group on Counter-Terrorism
Keywords: Net Security Provider · Counter-terrorism · People-to-people connectivity · Multilateralism · Indo-Pacific
More International Relations notes
- Misri and Dalela to reach Kathmandu to plan Balendra Shah’s first bilateral visit · 30 October 2026
- India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement aims to double trade to $120 billion by 2030 · 29 October 2026
- McAllister commends Modi for navigating between Moscow and Kyiv, calls for India-EU trade deal · 29 October 2026
- Japan and US to build joint facility for F-35 medium-range air-to-air missiles · 29 October 2026
- Donald Tusk visits India to strengthen strategic partnership as Poland distances from China · 29 October 2026
- 22 Indian nationals, including 14 seafarers, died in West Asia conflict · 29 October 2026
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.