CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -During Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s visit in 2003, India and China signed the Declaration on Principles for Relations and Comprehensive Cooperation and also mutually decided to appoint Special Representatives (SRs) to explore the framework of a boundary settlement.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main purpose of the MoU is flood control and disaster mitigation in downstream areas. Thus, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with People’s Republic of China was signed on April, 2005 upon provision of hydrological information of the River Sutlej/Langqen Zangbo in Flood Season by China to India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two countries have fought only one war, in 1962, when India suffered a humiliating defeat. But simmering tensions involve the risk of escalation - and that can be devastating given both sides are established nuclear powers. There would also be economic fallout as China is one of India’s biggest trading partners.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Shimla Treaty was signed between the representatives of India and Tibet for clear demarcation in 1914. According to the Shimla Treaty, the McMahon Line is the clear boundary line between India and China.