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Current Affairs 4 August 2025 – Tone Academy

13th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting Syllabus: GS2/ IR India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation during the 13th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting, held in New Delhi.   Key Outcomes of the 13th JDCC Meeting Joint Manufacturing: India and UAE agreed to pursue joint manufacturing initiatives, replicating the model of collaboration between ICOMM (India) and CARACAL (UAE) for small arms production. Technology Co-Development: Discussions were held on co-developing next-generation technologies in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, autonomy, and cybersecurity. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Coast Guard and the UAE National Guard to deepen collaboration in Search and rescue operations, Anti-piracy missions, Pollution control response, and Maritime situational awareness.   Significance of the Defence Cooperation Counterbalance to Regional Conflicts: India’s balanced approach in West Asia enhances its role as a stabilising, non-hegemonic partner, fostering regional trust amid ongoing tensions. Maritime Security: The UAE’s strategic location near the Strait of Hormuz complements India’s naval presence in the Arabian Sea and enhances collaborative maritime security. Joint maritime efforts strengthen sea lane security, trade route protection, and anti-piracy measures. India’s defence export and production capabilities receive a major boost through such partnerships, helping meet its target of ₹35,000 crore in defence exports by 2025.   UAE and India Relations Political: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) established diplomatic relations in 1972. Multilateral Cooperation: India and the UAE are currently part of several plurilateral platforms such as I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA) and UFI (UAE-France-India) Trilateral, etc. UAE was also invited as a Guest Country to the G-20 Summit. Economic & Commercial: The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed in 2022. Since the agreement, bilateral merchandise trade has nearly doubled from USD 43.3 billion in FY 2020-21 to USD 83.7 billion in FY 2023-24. UAE is the second largest export destination of India (after the US) with an amount of nearly US$ 31.61 billion for the year 2022-23. The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) was signed in 2024 to protect and encourage bilateral investments by providing investor safeguards. Defence Cooperation: It is steered through a Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) at the Ministry level, with the signing of the Agreement on Defence Cooperation in 2003, which came into effect in 2004. The Desert Cyclone exercise 2024, marked a milestone in military cooperation. Space Cooperation: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the UAE Space Agency signed an MoU regarding cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes in 2016. Indian Community: The Indian expatriate community of approximately 3.5 million is the largest ethnic community in UAE, constituting roughly about 35% of the country’s population. Conclusion: The deepening India–UAE defence partnership reflects a maturing strategic relationship that now encompasses not just trade and diaspora ties but also critical areas like defence innovation, regional security, and strategic autonomy. Joint defence engagements align with India’s broader objective of establishing a rules-based, multipolar regional order, especially in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia. Which of the following statements regarding the India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) are correct? It was established under the 2003 Agreement on Defence Cooperation, which came into force in 2004. The JDCC is the apex military dialogue mechanism between India and the UAE. The 13th JDCC meeting saw agreements on joint small arms manufacturing and cybersecurity collaboration. The JDCC has so far focused exclusively on bilateral defence exercises without any MoUs on maritime cooperation. Select the correct answer using the code below: A. 1 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 only  Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3 only Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: JDCC stems from the 2003 Defence Cooperation Agreement. Statement 2 is correct: It is a key institutional dialogue mechanism for defence cooperation. Statement 3 is correct: The 13th JDCC discussed joint manufacturing (ICOMM-CARACAL) and next-gen tech like AI and cybersecurity. Statement 4 is incorrect: A MoU was signed between Indian Coast Guard and UAE National Guard covering maritime operations like SAR, anti-piracy, and pollution control. Linguistic Reorganisation of States in India Syllabus:Polity The Tamil Nadu Governor recently criticized the linguistic division of states in India, calling it a factor in the creation of “second-class citizens”. Background At Independence in 1947, India inherited a patchwork of provinces and princely states shaped by colonial administrative imperatives. These included: Provinces under direct British rule 565 princely states under indirect control The Constitution, which came into force on January 26, 1950, declared India to be a “Union of States”. The country, at the time, was divided into 28 states, falling under four categories: Part A states (governors’ provinces in British India): Assam, Bihar, Bombay, East Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Madras, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Part B states (former princely states or group of princely states): Hyderabad, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Bharat, Mysore, Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU), Rajasthan, Saurashtra, and Travancore-Cochin. Part C states included both the former chief commissioners’ provinces and some princely states: Ajmer, Bhopal, Bilaspur, Coorg State, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Kutch, Manipur, Tripura, and Vindhya Pradesh. Part D state: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which was governed by a lieutenant governor appointed by the President. Post-Independence, people expected the new democratic government to respect and reflect linguistic aspirations in governance.   Development in Later phases JVP Committee (1948–1949): The Indian National Congress set up the Linguistic Provinces Committee in December 1948, comprising Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya. Findings: The committee formally rejected language as the basis for reorganisation and emphasised the risks of national disintegration due to linguistic division. Creation of Andhra State: Potti Sriramulu’s 56-day hunger strike for a Telugu-speaking state led to his death in 1952, triggering mass protests. In response, the Government created Andhra State in October 1953 by separating Telugu-speaking areas from Madras State, marking the first linguistic state in India. States Reorganisation Commission (SRC), 1953: The Government of India appointed a three-member States

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Current Affairs 2 August 2025 – Tone academy

13th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting Syllabus:IR India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defense cooperation during the 13th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting held in New Delhi.   Key Outcomes of the 13th JDCC Meeting Joint Manufacturing: Both nations agreed to pursue joint manufacturing initiatives, using the collaboration model between ICOMM (India) and CARACAL (UAE) for small arms production as an example. Technology Co-Development: Discussions focused on co-developing next-generation technologies in emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence, autonomy, and cybersecurity. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): An MoU was signed between the Indian Coast Guard and the UAE National Guard to deepen collaboration in several areas, including Search and Rescue operations, Anti-piracy missions, Pollution Control Response, and Maritime Situational Awareness.   Significance of the Defence Cooperation Counterbalance to Regional Conflicts: India’s balanced approach in West Asia enhances its role as a stabilizing, non-hegemonic partner, fostering regional trust amidst ongoing tensions. Maritime Security: The UAE’s strategic location near the Strait of Hormuz complements India’s naval presence in the Arabian Sea, thereby enhancing collaborative maritime security. Joint maritime efforts strengthen sea lane security, protect trade routes, and combat piracy. Defense Exports: This partnership provides a major boost to India’s defense export and production capabilities, helping the country meet its target of ₹35,000 crore in defense exports by 2025.   UAE and India Relations Political: Diplomatic relations were established in 1972. Multilateral Cooperation: Both countries are part of plurilateral platforms like I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA) and the UFI (UAE-France-India) Trilateral. The UAE was also invited as a Guest Country to the G-20 Summit. Economic & Commercial: The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed in 2022. Since then, bilateral merchandise trade has nearly doubled, reaching USD 83.7 billion in FY 2023-24. The UAE is India’s second-largest export destination (after the US). The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) was signed in 2024 to protect and encourage bilateral investments. Defence Cooperation: The relationship is steered by the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC), which was established by an agreement in 2003. The Desert Cyclone exercise 2024 was a key milestone in military cooperation. Space Cooperation: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the UAE Space Agency signed an MoU in 2016 for cooperation in the exploration and peaceful use of outer space. Indian Community: The Indian expatriate community in the UAE is approximately 3.5 million, making it the largest ethnic community and constituting about 35% of the country’s population.   Conclusion The deepening India–UAE defense partnership signifies a maturing strategic relationship that now extends beyond trade and diaspora ties to include defense innovation, regional security, and strategic autonomy. This engagement aligns with India’s broader objective of establishing a rules-based, multipolar regional order, particularly in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia. With reference to India–UAE defence cooperation, consider the following statements: The Agreement on Defence Cooperation between India and the UAE was signed in 2003 but came into effect only after the Desert Cyclone exercise in 2004. The Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) serves as the apex body for reviewing defence ties between the two countries. The recent MoU between the Indian Coast Guard and UAE National Guard includes cooperation in maritime pollution response and anti-piracy operations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2, and 3 Correct Answer: B Explanation: Statement 1: Incorrect – While the Agreement was signed in 2003 and came into effect in 2004, this was not linked to the Desert Cyclone exercise. Desert Cyclone is a more recent military exercise (2024), not the trigger for the agreement. Statement 2: Correct – JDCC is the ministerial-level body steering defence cooperation. Statement 3: Correct – The MoU covers search & rescue, anti-piracy, maritime situational awareness, and pollution control. Linguistic Reorganisation of States in India Syllabus: GS2/ Polity and Governance The linguistic reorganization of Indian states has been a complex and historically significant process, beginning after India’s independence in 1947. This process aimed to restructure the country’s administrative map, which was a patchwork of British provinces and princely states, to better reflect the linguistic and cultural identities of its people.     Historical Background and Initial Opposition At the time of independence, India had a constitutional division of 28 states into four categories: Part A, B, C, and D. Post-independence, there was a strong public demand for the creation of states based on language. However, the Indian National Congress’s JVP Committee (1948–1949), which included Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya, initially rejected language as a basis for state reorganization. They were concerned that such a division could lead to national disintegration. This stance changed after the death of Potti Sriramulu in 1952, who went on a 56-day hunger strike for a separate Telugu-speaking state. His death triggered widespread protests, leading the government to create Andhra State in October 1953, making it the first linguistic state in India.   The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 Following the creation of Andhra State, the government appointed a three-member States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) in December 1953, chaired by Fazl Ali, with M. Panikkar and H.N. Kunzru as members. While the commission accepted language as a valid criterion for reorganization, it rejected the idea of “one language–one state.” The commission’s recommendations led to the enactment of The States Reorganisation Act, 1956. This act abolished the previous four-part classification of states and established a unified system of 14 states and 6 union territories. It led to the formation of states like Kerala and Karnataka and also saw further reorganizations over time. Notable examples of this include the creation of Maharashtra and Gujarat (1960), the reorganization of Punjab (1966), the formation of several North-Eastern states (1963–1987), and the more recent creation of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand (2000) and Telangana (2014). Impact and Success Contrary to initial fears, the linguistic reorganization has been largely successful in preserving national unity through diversity. The creation of smaller, more culturally and linguistically homogeneous states has been

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