CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on 10 December gave a strong message on Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism by stating that there will be no cricketing ties between India and Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-2: -The India–Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense sports rivalries in the world. The matches between India and its neighbour are known for its intensity. It is considered as one of the biggest matches in the world, and is among the most-viewed sport games. It is often termed as the El Clásico of cricket.

Detailed explanation-3: -Due to the tense political ties between India and Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is unable to make any decisions regarding bilateral series with Pakistan until it receives approval from the Indian government (GoI).

Detailed explanation-4: -Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (born 9 January 1955) is an Indian diplomat and politician serving as the Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India since 30 May 2019.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Dominion of India is today the Republic of India, and the Dominion of Pakistan-which at the time comprised two regions lying on either side of India-is now the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The partition was outlined in the Indian Independence Act 1947.