MEA Slams Pakistan's Terror Ties, Says No Pluralism Can Emerge from Extremist Roots

A supporter of terrorism, Pakistan cannot lay any claim to a “pluralistic cultural legacy” like the Indus Valley Civilisation, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that Pakistan's support for terrorism is the biggest obstacle to improving India-Pakistan ties.
02Pakistan's continued support for terror activities has been a major concern for India, with no let-up in cross-border terrorism.
03The MEA has urged Pakistan's Gen Z to recognize Islamabad's state-sponsored terrorism and challenge claims of a pluralistic cultural legacy.
04India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan but there has been no let-up in terrorism originating from across the border.
05Pakistan's active promotion and sponsorship of cross-border terrorism is the biggest roadblock to peace and security in the region.
06The MEA has reiterated that concrete, verifiable, and irreversible steps are needed for Pakistan to curb terrorism.
07India has consistently urged Pakistan to take steps to curb terrorism, as stated in the Ministry of External Affairs' official report.

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Most people think India wants to improve relations with Pakistan without any conditions, but actually, India has been urging Pakistan to end its support for terrorism.
Most people think India's stance on Pakistan is based solely on historical grievances, but actually, it is also driven by concerns about ongoing cross-border terrorism.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the implications of India's Gen Z wanting Pakistan to end terror activities on the country's foreign policy and diplomacy.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Who made the statement on India's Gen Z wanting Pakistan to end terror activities?

A.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
B.Foreign Minister of India
C.Prime Minister of India
D.Defence Minister of India

Randhir Jaiswal is the MEA spokesperson who made this statement. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) handles India's foreign policy and diplomacy.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding India's MEA role: 1. The Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for India's defense policy. 2. Randhir Jaiswal made a statement about India's foreign policy and diplomacy. 3. The MEA spokesperson makes statements on India's economic policies. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because the Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for handling India's foreign policy and diplomacy. Statement 2 is correct because Randhir Jaiswal made a statement about India's foreign policy and diplomacy. Statement 3 is incorrect because the MEA spokesperson makes statements on foreign policy, not economic policies.

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