UPSC Quiz Covers Maritime Agreements, Digital Payments, Quad Initiative, Chabahar Port Details
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims + Mains·
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The article highlights key geopolitical and economic developments including maritime boundary agreements with Sri Lanka, expansion of India's digital payment systems, and the Quad's maritime surveillance initiatives.
Background
India and Sri Lanka established maritime boundary agreements in 1974 and 1976. India's digital payment systems have been adopted by Bhutan, Singapore, Cambodia, and Nepal. The Quad's Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Corporation Initiative aims to enhance maritime awareness in the region.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceChabahar Port: Located in Iran, it serves as a strategic gateway to Central Asia and Afghanistan.
- FactIndia-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Agreements: Signed in 1974 and 1976.
- BodyQuad: A strategic security dialogue between India, USA, Japan, and Australia.
- FactDigital Payments: India's UPI/digital infrastructure has been integrated by Bhutan, Singapore, Cambodia, and Nepal.
- PlaceHouthis: Currently control only the northern region of Yemen.
For Mains
Q. Examine how India's expansion of digital payment systems and maritime cooperation initiatives contribute to its 'Neighborhood First' policy and regional leadership.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical leverage: Utilizing Chabahar Port to bypass traditional trade routes and enhance connectivity with Central Asia.
- Digital diplomacy: Leveraging UPI integration as a tool for soft power and economic integration in South and Southeast Asia.
- Maritime security: Addressing the 'free and open Indo-Pacific' through multilateral surveillance initiatives and bilateral boundary clarity.
Keywords: Neighborhood First · Strategic Autonomy · Digital Public Infrastructure · Maritime Domain Awareness · Geoeconomics
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