India is one of the founding members of the International North-South...

UPSC Prelims 2025 International Relations

India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect

Explanation

The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a multimodal transport network aimed at boosting trade between India, Central Asia, Russia, and Europe, using a combination of sea, rail, and road routes via Iran. The corridor connects Mumbai → Bandar Abbas (Iran) → Azerbaijan → Russia → Europe, with access to Central Asia.

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Cyber Warfare and International Legal Frameworks West Asia Geopolitics Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) US-Iran Relations International Mediation and Conflict Resolution India's Cybersecurity Strategy and Global Cyber Governance