Notes on Contemporary Issues in Political Geography (India & NEI)

A new phase in INDO-US relations : The 2+2 DIALOGUE UPSWING IN INDO U.S. RELATIONS    Since the days of Indo-Pak War of 1971, the Indo-U.S. relations was at a very low ebb. It reached the nadir following India’s Pokhran II nuclear tests. In the last 20 years India has sought to develop closer relations with USA as a result of end of the cold war and the phenomenal rise of China. The following are some of the landmark events for improving India USA relations:  o  President Bill Clinton’s visit to India in March 2000. o  Twin tower attack on September 2001 and terrorist attacks against the Indian Parliament in December the same year precipitated a rapid thaw in overall relationship. o  President Bush waived the sanctions imposed on India due to nuclear tests. In 2002 USA and India concluded a General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA). GSOMIA facilitated opportunities for greater intelligence sharing between India and the United States. o  Signing of the N

Chasing peace in Nagaland Mahendra L Kumawat AND ViNAY KAURA Indian Express January 19, 2019 Despite signing of historic Naga framework agreement 4 years back between the central government and the Naga groups led by National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muviah (NSCN-IM) long lasting peace remains elusive in the region. The peace framework remains a work in progress without a concrete shape and timeline making it nothing but a mere disappointment. Nagaland is called the epicentre of insurgency in north-eastern India running as deep as in the late 50s. History of Nagaland Insurgency The British annexed Assam in 1826, and in 1881, the Naga Hills too became part of British India. In 1946 Naga National Council (NNC) was formed under the leadership of  Angami Zapu Phizo . It declared Nagaland “an independent state” on August 14, 1947. On March 22, 1952, Phizo formed the underground Naga Federal Government (NFG) and the Naga Federal Army (NFA). The Government of Indi

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The NRC stands for the National Register of Citizens of India. In 1951 the newly-independent India had its first population census. The data collected in the census were kept with the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The NRC has not been updated since then. After prolonged litigations, in 2014 the Supreme Court came out with the judgment that the NRC should be updated. Foreigners who came to the state before 25th March 1971 and their progeny can register with the NRC. Since Independence till 1971, when Bangladesh was created, Assam witnessed large-scale migration from East Pakistan that became Bangladesh after the war. Soon after the war on a treaty for friendship, co-operation and peace was signed between India and Bangladesh. The migration of Bangladeshis into Assam continued. To bring this regular influx of immigrants to the notice of then government, the All Assam Students Union submitted a memorandum to Indira Gandhi in 1980 seeking her “urgent attenti

Background :-   The three-language formula has its roots back in the year 1961 and it was implemented as a result of a consensus during the meeting of various CMs of the Indian states. The Three-Language Formula was supposed to be not a goal or a limiting factor in language acquisition, but rather a convenient launching pad for the exploration of the expanding horizon of knowledge and the emotional integration of the country. Three language policy :- According to the National Education Policy of 1968, the three-language formula means that a third language (apart from Hindi and English), which should belong to Modern India, should be used for education in Hindi-speaking states. In the states where Hindi is not the primary language, regional languages and English, along with Hindi shall be used. This   formula   was   altered   and   amended   by   Kothari   Commission   (1964–66)   so   as   to   accommodate   regional languages and mother tongues of the group identities. Als

Political Parties A political party is a group of people who share similar political views, come together to contest elections and try to hold power in the govt...... The members of the political parties agree on some policies & programmes for the society with a view to promote the collective good. Political parties that wish to contest local, state or national elections are required to be registered by the Election Commission of India (EC). Composition and Constitution of Political Parties:::::::: ______________________________________ A political party has 3 components:::: 1. The leaders..... 2. The active members.... and 3. The followers.... In modern political system, there are four types of political parties:::::: (i) Reactionary political parties, which believe in old political & socio-economic system.... (ii) Conservative political parties believe in maintaining status quo.... (iii) Liberal parties believe in reforming the existing system gradually..

Chabahar Port and its Significance:::::: • Chabahar Port is a seaport in Chahbahar in southeastern Iran. • Its location lies in the Gulf of Oman. • It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the Indian Ocean. • Being close to Afghanistan and the Central Asian countries of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and others, the port has also been called as the Golden Gate to these land-locked countries. • The port was partially built by India in the 1990s to provide access to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan under the Ashgabat Agreement. Chabahar Port deal: A Timeline:: :::::: • India started interacting with Iran on Chabahar Port around the year 2003; however, the major push was received in the second half of 2014, leading to the signing of an MoU between Iran and India for the development of Chabahar Port in May 2015. • This MoU translated into a formal 10-year Contract for Equipping and Operating the Chabahar Port, which was executed on May 23, 2016, duri

Article No 2-  theprint.in ,dated  9 January, 2019 Citizenship Amendment Bill: Atoning for Partition or religion a criterion in secular India? THE PRINT  TEAM   Updated: 9 January, 2019 7:57 pm IST ( https://theprint.in/talk-point/citizenship-amendment-bill-atoning-for-partition-or-religion-a-criterion-in-secular-india/175253/ ) The Citizenship Amendment Bill was passed in Lok Sabha Tuesday. The Bill seeks to provide citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who entered the country fleeing religious persecution before 31 December, 2014. Several opposition parties, including the Congress and even the northeast allies of the BJP, have  opposed  the Bill saying it is “against the fundamental aspects of the Indian Constitution”. Proposed Bill can be called a revised version of the  Akhand Bharat of Hindus  thesis Hilal Ahmed, Associate professor, CSDS The proposed amendment in the citizenship law goes

The topic on  Citizenship (Amendment) Bill is important for the political scenario of North East India,hence probable for Exams. The following are some articles taken from various sources, that must be read. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1)   Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019: A Critical Analysis What is citizenship? Citizenship is the  legal right  to belong to a particular country. In other words, citizenship bestows upon individuals membership in a national political community. Citizens enjoy civil and political rights in a sovereign state. Citizenship within the Indian Constitution: The Constitution of India provided for Citizenship to Indians under Article 5 to 11 Article 5: provides for citizenship by domicile. Article 6: grants citizenship to persons who migrated from Pakistan to the present India before the commencement of the Constitution of India Article 7: confers citizenship on those persons who migrated to Paki