Why Sir Creek Dispute Matters? | Significance | Thalweg Principle | UPSC | Drishti IAS English

Fill out the form to get tailored counselling from us: https://drishti.xyz/Noida-Centre-EN or Call us on: 87501 87501 Location: https://drishti.xyz/Drishti-IAS-Noida ************************************************************************** In this detailed video, Mr. Abhishek Mishra, Expert Faculty at Drishti IAS, explores the ongoing Sir Creek Dispute between India and Pakistan and its significant impact on regional geopolitics. The video breaks down the key historical and legal aspects of the dispute, focusing on the importance of the Thalweg Principle in determining the boundary line between the two countries. The video discusses how the Sir Creek, a narrow tidal estuary in the Rann of Kutch, has been a contentious issue due to its strategic location and economic importance, including potential maritime rights and resources. The Thalweg Principle, which suggests that the boundary should follow the deepest navigable channel of a river, plays a crucial role in determining the border line in the Sir Creek region. Key Topics Covered: • What is the Sir Creek Dispute? • The Thalweg Principle and Its Importance • How does the Thalweg Principle impact the dispute? • Strategic significance of the Sir Creek region • The potential geopolitical significance for India and Pakistan This video is essential for UPSC aspirants, especially for General Studies Paper 2 (International Relations), providing valuable insights into border disputes, international law, and geopolitical dynamics. ******************************************************************************* 𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐈𝐀𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬:    👉 For 𝐟𝐞𝐞 & 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 of IAS Prelims Pendrive/Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IASprelims-Online...   👉 Online IAS GS (Prelims + Mains) Foundation Course 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 playlist- https://drishti.xyz/Foundation-DemoClass   👉  GS Foundation Course (Prelims+Mains) (Online Classes): https://drishti.xyz/live-online-course 👉  Click to get information about all our branches : https://drishti.xyz/Classroom-Program    👉 Mail us: [email protected]    =̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵ 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 : https://drishti.xyz/SocialMedia-YT =̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵    👉 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬-   1. Latest Update: https://drishti.xyz/Latest-Update-YT   2. To The Point: https://drishti.xyz/TTP-Eng-YT   3. Current Affairs MCQs : https://drishti.xyz/CA-MCQ-YT   =̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵=̵    👉 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 -    👉 Daily News & Editorial: https://drishti.xyz/new-analysis-edit...    👉Daily Current Affairs MCQs: https://drishti.xyz/DCA-MCQ-wb    👉Weekly Revision MCQs: https://drishti.xyz/weekly-revision-MCQ #SirCreekDispute #DrishtiIASEnglish #ThalwegPrinciple #IndiaPakistanRelations #Geopolitics #UPSCPreparation #CurrentAffairs #UPSC202 #BorderDisputes #IndianForeignPolicy #UPSCPreparation | #CivilServicesExam | #IASPreparation | #UPSC2026 | #UPSCMotivation | #CurrentAffairs | #upscmains2025