29/5/2020 : The Hindu Editorials Short Summary Notes
QUESTION: Discuss how land dispute between India and Nepal can affect their socio-economic relations.
NEPAL-INDIA BORDER DISPUTE
WHAT?
India-Nepal relations and Their territorial dispute of Kalapani.
WHY IN NEWS?
Recently, Nepal has released a new political map that claims Kalapani,Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh of Uttarkhand as part of its territory.
Key Points:
India rejected new map of Nepal, India urges Nepal to respect India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
BACKGROUND:
India inherited the boundary with Nepal established between Nepal and East India Company in Treaty of Sagauli in 1816.
Disputes relates to origin of Kali river .
Treaty of Mahakali 1996.
NEPAL’S STAND:
Kali originates from stream of Limpiyadhura, North West of Lipulekh . Thus Kalapani,Limpiyadhura and Likulekh fall to east of river and are part of Nepal’s Dharchula district.
Second, Kalapani was not part of Nepal-India dispute, it was Nepal’s territory.
INDIA’S STAND:
Kali river originates in springs well below the Lipulekh pass, and Sagauli Treaty doesn’t demarcate area north of these streams.
Kalapani is a part of Pithorgarh, Uttarakhand.
ISSUES:
Nepal’s deliberate effort to make Lipulekh pass a disputed tri-junction between India-Nepal-China.
India perceives Nepal to be tilting towards China.
WAY FORWARD:
India-Nepal has roti-beti ka relation and both should give importance to bilateral relations.
Urgent need to pause the rhetoric on Territorial nationalism and explore “Special Relationship”and better foundation for “Neighbourhood First “ policy.
- WHAT?
Corona pandemic and its impact on Indian and Global trade.
WHY IN NEWS ?
Merchandise exports had collapsed severely over 60% , imports are contracted , two Indian products show positive growth such as Iron Ore and Pharmaceuticals, sharp dip in global oil prices.
CHALLENGES:
To prop up employment security + New barriers in trade i.e. in medical and food supplies.ECONOMIC IMPACT:
Dented Demand + Investment and disrupted global supply chain and shipping routes.
POSITIVE ASPECTS:
Economic package offered reform commitment + Improving ease of doing business for MSMEs.
WAY FORWARD:
Increasing tendency for alternative investment destination for big global businesses and govt. policies for better proposals from time to time.
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