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Modi-Xi talks revive India-China boundary dialogue
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Modi-Xi talks revive India-China boundary dialogue
Modi and Xi held talks reaffirming commitment to resolving the India-China boundary question through the Special Representatives mechanism.
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Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks describing the two countries as 'partners, not rivals' and reaffirming commitment to resolving the boundary question.
The discussions referenced the Special Representatives mechanism, set up under the 2005 Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the Settlement of the India-China Boundary Question.
The talks signalled continued dialogue even as the boundary dispute remains unresolved.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- India-China
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With reference to the BRICS finance track discussions at the 2026 Summit, consider the following statements:
- BRICS leaders agreed to replace the US dollar with a common BRICS currency for trade settlement.
- The New Development Bank (NDB) continues to be a key vehicle for BRICS financial cooperation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: B — BRICS's finance track discussed alternative payment mechanisms, not a common currency, while the New Development Bank remained central to its financial cooperation.
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