The correct answer is option (3) - A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
A. India-Pakistan - IV. Tashkent Agreement
B. India-Bangladesh - II. Brahmaputra River
C. India-Sri Lanka - I. LTTE
D. Act East Policy - III. ASEAN
In January 1966, Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and Pakistan’s General Ayub Khan formalized an agreement known as the Tashkent Agreement, following the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, which had been facilitated by the Soviet Union. The agreement aimed to restore peace and normalize relations between the two countries after the conflict
The Brahmaputra River flows through both India and Bangladesh. It originates in Tibet, flows through India's northeastern states, and then enters Bangladesh where it merges with the Ganges before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The river is crucial for both countries in terms of water resources, irrigation, transportation, and ecosystem management.
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was a militant organization based in Sri Lanka, primarily representing the Tamil minority in the country. India had involvement with the LTTE during the Sri Lankan Civil War, providing support at certain points. In 1987, the government of India for the first time got directly involved in the Sri Lankan Tamil question. India signed an accord with Sri Lanka and sent troops to stabilise relations between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamils. Eventually, the Indian Army got into a fight with the LTTE. The presence of Indian troops was also not liked much by the Sri Lankans. They saw this as an attempt by India to interfere in the internal affairs of Sri Lanka. In 1989, the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) pulled out of Sri Lanka without attaining its objective.
India’s ‘Look East’ Policy since 1991 has led to greater economic interaction with the East Asian nations (ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea)
The transition from the "Look East Policy" to the "Act East Policy" was officially announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Myanmar in November 2014. This shift signified a more proactive and action-oriented approach in India's engagement with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. While the Look East Policy focused on building economic and strategic ties, the Act East Policy aimed to take more concrete actions to deepen cooperation and partnerships with the countries in the region. |
