CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The “India Out” campaign centres around the allegations that India is seeking to establish a military presence in the Maldives through ongoing security cooperation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maldives is located south of India’s Lakshadweep Islands in the Indian Ocean.

Detailed explanation-3: -4. India’s relationship with the Maldives is free of any politically contentious issues. The one-time claim of Maldives to Minicoy Island was resolved by the Maritime Boundary Treaty of 1976 between the two countries, whereby Maldives has recognized Minicoy as an integral part of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -India and Maldives share ethnic, linguistic, cultural, religious and commercial links steeped in antiquity and enjoy close, cordial and multi-dimensional relations. India was among the first to recognise Maldives after its independence in 1965 and to establish diplomatic relations with the country.