Geography
Doklam
In News: Bhutan Foreign Minister has stated India’s interests on the Doklam tri-junction will not be harmed or “compromised” by the agreement between Bhutan and China.
- Doklam stand-off between India and China happened in 2017
- Doklam, or Donglang in Chinese, is a plateau and a valley at the trijunction between India, Bhutan and China.
- Doklam plateau is a 269-sq km plateau in Bhutan, which overlooks the strategic Chumbi Valley.
- The plateau is claimed by China.
- Bhutan has a written agreement with China that pending the final resolution of the boundary issue, peace and tranquility should be maintained.
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Question
Q.1) Consider the following pairs: (2022)
Country: Important reason for being in the news recently
- Chad: Setting up a permanent military base by China
- Guinea: Suspension of Constitution and Government by military
- Lebanon: Severe and prolonged economic depression
- Tunisia: Suspension of Parliament by President
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
- Only one pair
- Only two pairs
- Only three pairs
- All four pairs
