India’s Protest Against Chinese Construction in Shaksgam Valley.
Background:
- The Shaksgam valley is deemed a significant part of India.
- India does not recognize the 1963 China-Pakistan boundary pact, which attempted to transfer the Shaksgam valley to China.
Indian Response:
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal conveyed India’s strong protest against China’s construction activities in the Shaksgam valley.
- India rejects the boundary pact and considers Shaksgam valley as its territory.
- The protest aims to counter China’s “illegal” attempts to alter the ground situation.
India’s Assertion:
- India consistently rejects the 1963 pact and has conveyed its stance to China.
- India reserves the right to take necessary actions to protect its interests in the region.
Strategic Significance:
- The Shaksgam valley holds strategic importance and is situated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What has India protested against regarding the Shaksgam valley?
- A) Chinese military presence
- B) Construction activities by China
- C) Pakistani intrusion
- D) Indian territorial claims
- Which ministry’s spokesperson conveyed India’s protest?
- A) Ministry of Defense
- B) Ministry of Home Affairs
- C) Ministry of External Affairs
- D) Ministry of Finance
- What is India’s stance on the 1963 China-Pakistan boundary pact?
- A) India fully accepts it
- B) India partially accepts it
- C) India rejects it
- D) India is neutral
- Where is the Shaksgam valley located?
- A) Indian territory
- B) Chinese territory
- C) Pakistani territory
- D) PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir)