shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no 25 1.2. INDIATIBET Why in News? China has completed construction of a strategically significant highway in Tibet enabling greater access to remote areas along the disputed border with Arunachal Pradesh in India. Facts about Tibet Often dubbed as Asias Water Tower Tibets glaciers feed Asias great rivers the Brahmaputra Mekong Yangtze Indus Yellow and Salween. Mineral waterfrom the plateau has become one of the regions first commercially tapped resources. Chinas biggest copper deposit is at Tibets Yulong copper mine. Tibet also has large iron lead zinc and cadmium deposits minerals China needs to feed its booming economy. Geologists believe that Tibet also possess significant crude oil and natural gas reserves. Buddhism was introduced in Tibet by Indians. It is the home of Dalai Lama religious leader deeply respected by the people of India. After Panchsheel Agreement or the Agreement on Trade and Intercourse between the Tibet region of China and India (1954) India gave up extra territorial rights in Tibet such as 5 military escorts post offices telegraph etc. Thus India accepted the principle that Tibet constitutes an integral part of China. Tibet Policy and Support Act (TPSA) of USA 2020 TPSA calls for the establishment of a U.S. consulate in Tibets main city of Lhasa the absolute right of Tibetans to choose a successor to the Dalai Lama and the preservation of Tibets environment. It formally acknowledges Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) as the legitimate institution reflecting the aspirations of the Tibetan diaspora around the world. 1.3. INDIABANGLADESH Why in News? The year 2021 marked the golden jubilee (50 years) of 1971 IndiaPakistan war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh. Background of IndiaBangladesh relations India was one of the first countries to recognize Bangladesh and establish diplomatic relations immediately after its independence in December 1971. Trade relations Bangladesh is Indias biggest trading partner in South Asia (nearly $9.5 Bn). o To address trade imbalance India has offered duty free access to multiple Bangladeshi products and is developing 10 Integrated Check Post with stateoftheart facilities. Military cooperation The armed forces from both sides regularly conduct joint drills like exercise Sampriti and Milan. India has also extended $500 million line of credit to Bangladesh for defence imports from India shine india monthlymagazine buy.
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