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The term "two-state solution" is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

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The "two-state solution" is an internationally backed formula for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.[1] The model is known as the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and would also include Gaza.[2] A lasting end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only come through a two-State solution, the United Nations chief told the Security Council[3], emphasizing its importance in international diplomacy. This term specifically refers to the establishment of two separate states—Israel and Palestine—as a resolution to the decades-long territorial and political conflict in the region. The other options (China, Iraq, and Yemen) are not associated with the two-state solution framework, which is uniquely tied to the Israeli-Palestinian context and frequently appears in news coverage related to Middle East peace efforts.

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  1. [1] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgr71z0jp4o
  2. [2] https://www.reuters.com/graphics/ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/STATE-WESTBANK/gkvlaejbwpb/
  3. [3] https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15569.doc.htm
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Q. The term "two-state solution" is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of [A] China [B] Israel [C] Iraq [D] Y…
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Origin: Mostly Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 0/10 · 7.5/10

This is a 'General Awareness' sitter. While NCERT History covers the 1947 Partition of Palestine, the specific phrase 'Two-State Solution' is a staple of the International page in newspapers (The Hindu/Indian Express). You don't need a book; you need to be awake to global headlines.

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Statement 1
Is the term "two-state solution" sometimes mentioned in news coverage of Israel's affairs?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"## What is the two-state solution? The "two-state solution" is an internationally backed formula for peace between Israel and the Palestinians."
Why this source?
  • Source is a BBC News article that defines the term in the context of Israel and the Palestinians.
  • Shows the phrase is used directly in news coverage of Israel's affairs.
Web source
Presence: 5/5
"The model is known as the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and would also include Gaza."
Why this source?
  • Reuters piece describes the model as "the two-state solution" when discussing the West Bank and a future Palestinian nation alongside Israel.
  • Reuters is a news organization reporting on developments that use the term in coverage of Israel-Palestine issues.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"A lasting end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only come through a two-State solution, the United Nations chief told the Security Council today,"
Why this source?
  • UN Meetings/press coverage uses the phrase in a report about the Security Council debate on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • Demonstrates the term appears in official press coverage related to Israel's affairs.

History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 15: The World after World War II > Arab–Israeli War > p. 255
Strength: 5/5
“As the United Nations voted to partition Palestine into a Jewish state and an Arab state in November 1947, conflict broke out almost immediately between Jews and Arabs in Palestine. On the eve of the British forces' withdrawal (May 15, 1948), Israel declared independence. By 1966 the U.S. providing began to Israel with advanced planes and missiles. The Cold War had come to the Middle East, and the UN was out of the scene. Over the next few months, tensions increased between Israel and the surrounding Arab states. In April 1967 there were artillery exchanges between Israel and Syria. The U.S.”
Why relevant

Describes the 1947 UN decision to partition Palestine into a Jewish state and an Arab state — a historical origin of the two-state idea.

How to extend

A student could connect this origin to contemporary reporting on Israel–Palestine to suspect that 'two-state solution' is a recurring news phrase about that partition-based settlement concept.

History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 15: The World after World War II > Problem of Palestine > p. 252
Strength: 4/5
“After the Second World War, the Jews demanded a homeland in Palestine. Arabs opposed the demand and the matter was”
Why relevant

Notes post‑WWII demand for a Jewish homeland and Arab opposition, summarising the core parties whose dispute underlies proposals like a two-state settlement.

How to extend

Combine this context with knowledge that media covers Israel–Palestine disputes to infer that negotiated outcomes (e.g., two states) would appear in news coverage.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 8: Financial Market > 2016| > p. 250
Strength: 3/5
“The term 'Core Banking Solution' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describes this term? • 1. It is networking of a bank's branches which enable customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts. • 2. It is an effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through computerisation. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1. 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only 26.”
Why relevant

Shows a pedagogical pattern where textbooks label certain technical/political phrases as 'sometimes seen in the news', indicating how curricula flag terms that are newsworthy.

How to extend

A student can treat this pattern as a cue that similarly significant political phrases (like 'two-state solution') are likely to be described in news reports.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 1: National Income > 2020, 2019 > p. 18
Strength: 3/5
“Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover' sometimes seen in the news? • (a) It is the ratio of value of imports to the GDP of a country. • (b) It is the total value of imports of a country in a year. • (c) It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries. • (d) It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country's international reserves.”
Why relevant

Another example of the textbook formula 'sometimes seen in the news' applied to policy/economic terms, reinforcing that textbooks highlight terms commonly used in media.

How to extend

Use this recurring textbook wording plus the political background (snippets 1 and 8) to reasonably suspect the phrase appears in news about Israel.

Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: International Organisations > Chapter 4 International Organisations > p. 50
Strength: 3/5
“Search for at least one news item about the activities of each of the UN agencies mentioned on this page. Cold War or no Cold War, one reform is needed above all. Only democratic leaders should be allowed to represent their countries in the UN. How can they allow dictators to speak in the name of the people of their country? organisation was set up through the signing of the United Nations Charter by 51 states. It tried to achieve what the League could not between the two world wars. The UN's objective is to prevent international conflict and to facilitate cooperation among states.”
Why relevant

Encourages searching for news items about UN activities and implies students should look to news as a source for contemporary international topics.

How to extend

A student could follow that instruction by searching current news on Israel–Palestine and check for mentions of the 'two-state solution'.

Statement 2
Is the term "two-state solution" sometimes mentioned in news coverage of China's affairs?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
""a two-State solution has never been more crucial," ... The representative of China said the tragedy in Gaza violates the conscience of humankind"
Why this source?
  • This is a UN press/news item that uses the phrase "two-State solution" in describing the debate.
  • The same item explicitly references statements by "The representative of China", linking China to coverage where the term appears.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"- [6.1.6 China](#China)"
Why this source?
  • The Wikipedia entry lists a dedicated subsection for China under global positions on the two-state solution.
  • This shows the term is associated with country-specific (including China) coverage or discussion.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 8: Financial Market > 2016| > p. 250
Strength: 4/5
“The term 'Core Banking Solution' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describes this term? • 1. It is networking of a bank's branches which enable customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts. • 2. It is an effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through computerisation. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1. 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only 26.”
Why relevant

Shows a publishing pattern where textbooks state that specific technical/political terms (e.g., 'Core Banking Solution') are 'sometimes seen in the news.'

How to extend

A student could infer that news coverage commonly uses named formulaic terms, so searching China-related news for named solutions (like 'two-state solution') is plausible.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 1: National Income > 2020, 2019 > p. 18
Strength: 3/5
“Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover' sometimes seen in the news? • (a) It is the ratio of value of imports to the GDP of a country. • (b) It is the total value of imports of a country in a year. • (c) It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries. • (d) It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country's international reserves.”
Why relevant

Another textbook example framing the phrase 'sometimes seen in the news' for a technical term ('import cover'), reinforcing that media routinely uses short named terms.

How to extend

Combine this pattern with a news search on China-related topics to check whether the phrase appears in that context.

Politics in India since Independence, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: Indi External Relations > The Chinese invasion, 1962 > p. 62
Strength: 3/5
“Two developments strained this relationship. China annexed Tibet in 1950 and thus removed a historical buffer between the two countries. Initially, the government of India did not oppose this openly. But as more information came in about the suppression of Tibetan culture, the Indian government grew uneasy. The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, sought and obtained political asylum in India in 1959. China alleged that the government of India was allowing anti-China activities to take place from within India. A little earlier, a boundary dispute had surfaced between India and China. India claimed that the boundary was a matter settled in colonial time, but China said that any colonial decision did not apply.”
Why relevant

Documents China’s annexation of Tibet and the Dalai Lama’s asylum in India—examples of territorial/sovereignty disputes that media link to questions of statehood or political arrangements.

How to extend

A student aware that 'two-state solution' is a label for resolving territorial/sovereignty disputes could plausibly check whether Tibet-related coverage ever uses similar terminology.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 16: India–Political Aspects > Fig. 16.20 Sino-Indian border in Sikkim (after Rajat Pandit, Times of India, 30.6.17). > p. 89
Strength: 2/5
“The sea route is a distance away in the near future, because China is facing opposition from several nations over its activities in the south China Sea. Moreover, questions are being raised about the security of the CPEC too, given it passes through Taliban territory. Source: Graphic News, PwC Report, Time, TNN. China's Plan in Bhutan: In the third week of June, 2017, China started the widening its claim in the Chumbi Valley, especially at the Doklam Plateau, which lies at the tri-junction of Sikkim, Bhutan and Tibet. China stressed that Doklam Plateau belongs to China and it is indisputable.”
Why relevant

Describes China’s disputes in the South China Sea and CPEC security concerns—illustrates that China is frequently discussed in international territorial/conflict contexts in the news.

How to extend

Knowing news often frames territorial disputes with solution-labels, a student could look for 'two-state solution' or analogous phrases in such coverage.

Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: Contemporary Centres of Power > India – China Relations > p. 25
Strength: 2/5
“China and India were involved in a border conflict in 1962 over competing territorial claims principally in Arunachal Pradesh and in the Aksai Chin region of Ladakh. The conflict of 1962, in which India suffered military reverses, had long-term implications for India–China relations. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were downgraded until 1976. Thereafter, relations between the two countries began to improve slowly. After the change in China's political leadership from the mid to late 1970s, China's policy became more pragmatic and less ideological. So it was prepared to put off the settlement of contentious issues while improving relations with India.”
Why relevant

Notes China can 'put off the settlement of contentious issues while improving relations'—shows contested issues between states are recurrent topics.

How to extend

Given media interest in unresolved interstate disputes, a student might reasonably search China reportage for named proposed settlements (including 'two-state solution').

Statement 3
Is the term "two-state solution" sometimes mentioned in news coverage of Iraq's affairs?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Political Theory, Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: Nationalism > p. 99
Strength: 5/5
“Such separatist movements have developed among the Quebecois in Canada, the Basques in northern Spain, the Kurds in Turkey and Iraq, and the Tamils in Sri Lanka, among others. The language of nationalism is also used by some groups in India. Arab nationalism today may hope to unite Arab countries in a pan Arab union but separatist movements like the Basques or Kurds struggle to divide existing states. We may all agree that nationalism is a powerful force in the world even today. But it is more difficult to arrive at agreement regarding the definition of terms like nation or nationalism.”
Why relevant

Identifies Kurds in Iraq as a separatist movement (example of a group that seeks a separate state).

How to extend

A student could check news coverage about Kurdish aspirations or independence to see if journalists use or analogize these debates with the phrase 'two-state solution'.

Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 1: CONSTITUTION: WHY AND HOW? > Chapter 1: Constitution: Why and How? > p. 9
Strength: 4/5
“Different nations embody different conceptions of what the relationship The writing of the new Iraqi constitution after the collapse of Saddam Hussain's regime saw a lot of conflict between different ethnic groups in the country. What do these different people stand for? Compare the conflict depicted here with that depicted in earlier cartoons for the European Union and India.”
Why relevant

Notes the contested drafting of the new Iraqi constitution and conflicts between different ethnic groups in Iraq.

How to extend

Use this pattern (ethnic/constitutional division) to look for news discussions proposing partition, autonomy, or 'two-state' style solutions in Iraq.

History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 15: The World after World War II > Central Treaty Organisation (CENTO) > p. 249
Strength: 3/5
“In February 1955, Iraq and Turkey signed a "pact of mutual cooperation" at Baghdad. The membership was open to all countries in the region. In April, Great Britain joined the Pact, followed by Pakistan and Iran. The aim was to check communist influence. A series of events took place in Middle East in 1958 which threatened regional stability: the Egypt–Syria union, revolution in Iraq and civil unrest in Lebanon. In response to these developments, the United States intervened in Lebanon.”
Why relevant

Shows Iraq's role in regional pacts and historical regional instability that drew international attention.

How to extend

Given Iraq's frequent internationalized disputes, a student could search international news archives for proposals or analogies (e.g., 'two-state') applied to Iraqi issues.

Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 1: The End of Bipolarity > Tensions and Conflicts > p. 11
Strength: 2/5
“close to West Asia. After 11 September 2001, the US wanted military bases in the region and paid the governments of all Central Asian states to hire bases and to allow airplanes to fly over their territory during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. However, Russia perceives these states as its 'Near Abroad' and believes that they should be under Russian influence. China has interests here because of the oil resources, and the Chinese have begun to settle around the borders and conduct trade. I n e a s t e r n E u r o p e , Czechoslovakia split peacefully into two, with the Czechs and the Slovaks forming independent countries.”
Why relevant

Describes the post-9/11 geopolitics and external involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq, implying international framing in news coverage.

How to extend

Because external actors often frame solutions to conflicts, a student might survey such coverage to see whether terms like 'two-state solution' are used when discussing Iraqi conflicts.

Statement 4
Is the term "two-state solution" sometimes mentioned in news coverage of Yemen's affairs?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"Secretary-General Underscores Two-State Solution Only Way to End Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, One-State Formula Inconceivable, in Day-Long Debate"
Why this source?
  • This UN press release's headline explicitly uses the phrase "Two-State Solution".
  • The same Security Council meeting coverage (a form of news/press coverage) addresses regional issues including Yemen elsewhere in the document.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"for Yemen, the establishment of a UN road map to implement the commitments made by the parties and"
Why this source?
  • The same press coverage that includes the two-State discussion also mentions Yemen directly, showing both topics appear in one news item.
  • This ties the use of the term "two-State" to a document that discusses Yemen's affairs.
Web source
Presence: 3/5
"the United States continues to support the Israeli regime’s war machine, violate the sovereignty of Yemen and expand the scope of the conflict."
Why this source?
  • This passage from the same Security Council briefing links discussion of Israeli-Palestinian issues with references to violations affecting Yemen.
  • It shows the broader news coverage context where the two-State discussion and Yemen are part of the same report.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 8: Financial Market > 2016| > p. 250
Strength: 3/5
“The term 'Core Banking Solution' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describes this term? • 1. It is networking of a bank's branches which enable customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts. • 2. It is an effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through computerisation. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1. 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only 26.”
Why relevant

Shows a recurring pedagogical pattern: textbooks explicitly flag phrases as "sometimes seen in the news" (template for terms that appear in media coverage).

How to extend

A student could use this pattern to treat "two-state solution" as the kind of phrase likely to be mentioned in news and then check news sources for its appearance in Yemen contexts.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 2: Money and Banking- Part I > 2.31 Previous Years Questions > p. 117
Strength: 3/5
“With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct? [2016] • (i) The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank• (ii) They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector Select the correct answer using the code given below • (a) (i) only• (b) (ii) only• (c) Both (i) & (ii)• (d) Neither (i) nor (ii)• 23. The term 'Core Banking Solutions' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describe this term? [2016] • (i) It is a networking of a bank's branches which enables customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts.”
Why relevant

Another example of the same template ('sometimes seen in the news') applied to political/economic terms, reinforcing that textbooks highlight media-frequent phrases.

How to extend

Use this pattern to justify searching current news archives for whether "two-state solution" appears in relation to Yemen.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 1: National Income > 2020, 2019 > p. 18
Strength: 2/5
“Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover' sometimes seen in the news? • (a) It is the ratio of value of imports to the GDP of a country. • (b) It is the total value of imports of a country in a year. • (c) It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries. • (d) It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country's international reserves.”
Why relevant

Further example of the textbook convention of calling out terms "sometimes seen in the news," suggesting that students should expect topical political terms to show up in media coverage.

How to extend

Treat "two-state solution" as a candidate topical term and compare with news coverage frequency for Yemen.

History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 15: The World after World War II > Arab–Israeli War > p. 255
Strength: 5/5
“As the United Nations voted to partition Palestine into a Jewish state and an Arab state in November 1947, conflict broke out almost immediately between Jews and Arabs in Palestine. On the eve of the British forces' withdrawal (May 15, 1948), Israel declared independence. By 1966 the U.S. providing began to Israel with advanced planes and missiles. The Cold War had come to the Middle East, and the UN was out of the scene. Over the next few months, tensions increased between Israel and the surrounding Arab states. In April 1967 there were artillery exchanges between Israel and Syria. The U.S.”
Why relevant

Describes a classic historical instance of a UN-backed partition into two states (Palestine/Israel), illustrating the concrete meaning and typical usage context of a "two-state" settlement in news and analysis.

How to extend

A student can generalise that "two-state solution" is used where partition/competing claims exist and then assess whether Yemen's conflicts have analogous partition/secession dynamics that would prompt use of the term in reporting.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 16: India–Political Aspects > India–Political Aspects > p. 1
Strength: 3/5
“State systems are continuously being altered, sometimes through deliberation and consultation and at other times because the system cannot withstand certain centrifugal pressures or forces. In the democratic countries of the world, there are two types of government (i) unitary, and (ii) federal.”
Why relevant

Defines types and changes of state systems (unitary vs federal) and notes that state structures change under centrifugal pressures — the kind of background that makes 'two-state' or partition talk plausible in conflicts.

How to extend

Use this background to judge whether Yemen's political/territorial pressures might lead reporters/analysts to mention "two-state" scenarios.

Pattern takeaway: UPSC frequently tests 'Term-Context' matching in International Relations. They take a diplomatic buzzword (often a solution or a treaty) and ask you to map it to the correct country or conflict zone.
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Sitter. This is foundational IR vocabulary. If you follow West Asian news, this is unmissable.
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: International Relations > West Asian Conflicts > Peace Frameworks. The syllabus asks for 'Effect of policies... on India's interests'.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Memorize these Term-Region pairs: 'One Country, Two Systems' (China-Hong Kong), 'Abraham Accords' (Israel-Arab Normalization), 'Stockholm Agreement' (Yemen), 'Minsk Agreements' (Ukraine-Russia), 'Good Friday Agreement' (Northern Ireland).
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: When reading about a major geopolitical conflict, always identify the specific *brand name* of the proposed peace framework. UPSC asks for the label (e.g., 'Two-State') linked to the region, not the minute details of the treaty.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 UN Partition Plan (1947) and the idea of separate Jewish and Arab states
💡 The insight

References describe the UN vote to partition Palestine into a Jewish state and an Arab state and Israel's declaration of independence — the historical origin of the concept of two states.

High-yield for UPSC modern history and international relations: explains the legal and political basis for statehood claims, roots of the Palestinian question, and frames later proposals (including the two-state idea). Mastering this helps answer questions on state formation, refugee issues, and long-term causes of regional conflict.

📚 Reading List :
  • History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 15: The World after World War II > Arab–Israeli War > p. 255
  • History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 15: The World after World War II > Problem of Palestine > p. 252
🔗 Anchor: "Is the term "two-state solution" sometimes mentioned in news coverage of Israel'..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Origins and evolution of the Arab–Israeli conflict
💡 The insight

Evidence asks students to discuss the origin of the Arab–Israeli conflict and notes subsequent developments leading to major wars (e.g., 1967), which directly relate to contexts where 'two-state' proposals arise.

Essential for analytical answers on causes, phases, and consequences of the conflict — useful across polity, international relations, and ethics questions. Understanding origins enables candidates to link historical events to contemporary policy debates and peace proposals.

📚 Reading List :
  • History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 15: The World after World War II > IV. Answer the following in detail > p. 262
  • History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 15: The World after World War II > Arab–Israeli War > p. 255
🔗 Anchor: "Is the term "two-state solution" sometimes mentioned in news coverage of Israel'..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 United Nations' role and Cold War influence in Middle East diplomacy
💡 The insight

References reference the UN's partition decision, its later marginalisation, and the Cold War's arrival in the region — factors shaping international mediation and reporting about Israeli–Palestinian solutions.

Important for questions on international organisations, great-power politics, and UN effectiveness. Explains why multilateral proposals (like a two-state framework) emerge or stall, and links to topics on Security Council dynamics and global diplomacy.

📚 Reading List :
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: International Organisations > Chapter 4 International Organisations > p. 50
  • History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 15: The World after World War II > Arab–Israeli War > p. 255
🔗 Anchor: "Is the term "two-state solution" sometimes mentioned in news coverage of Israel'..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Sino-Indian border disputes (Aksai Chin, Arunachal Pradesh)
💡 The insight

Multiple references describe China's territorial claims and the 1962 conflict, showing that border disputes are a recurring theme in coverage of China's affairs.

High-yield for UPSC because questions often ask about causes and consequences of India–China tensions, historical disputes, and current strategic flashpoints. Links to geopolitics, defence, and foreign policy topics; useful for both static and contemporary current-affairs answers. Prepare by mapping disputed areas, timelines, and diplomatic/military responses.

📚 Reading List :
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: Contemporary Centres of Power > India – China Relations > p. 25
  • Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 38: Developments under Nehru’s Leadership (1947-64) > Sino-Indian War, 1962 > p. 651
  • Politics in India since Independence, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: Indi External Relations > The Chinese invasion, 1962 > p. 62
🔗 Anchor: "Is the term "two-state solution" sometimes mentioned in news coverage of China's..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Tibet and the Dalai Lama's asylum in India
💡 The insight

References record China's annexation of Tibet and the Dalai Lama taking asylum in India—issues that shape bilateral relations and often appear in news on China.

Important for UPSC as it connects historical events to ongoing diplomatic friction and regional security. Useful for questions on human rights, refugee policy, and India’s foreign-policy choices; revise chronology, policy responses, and diplomatic implications.

📚 Reading List :
  • Politics in India since Independence, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: Indi External Relations > The Chinese invasion, 1962 > p. 62
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: Contemporary Centres of Power > India – China Relations > p. 25
🔗 Anchor: "Is the term "two-state solution" sometimes mentioned in news coverage of China's..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Post-1962 diplomatic normalization and changing China policy
💡 The insight

Evidence notes the downgrading and later restoration of diplomatic relations and a shift toward pragmatic policies—key context when analysing news about China's external behaviour.

Helps answer questions on evolution of bilateral relations, policy shifts from ideology to pragmatism, and contemporary trade/strategic engagement. Useful across modern history, international relations, and current affairs; focus on timelines, leadership visits, and institutional ties.

📚 Reading List :
  • Politics in India since Independence, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: Indi External Relations > Fast Forward Sino-Indian relations since 1962 > p. 63
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: Contemporary Centres of Power > India – China Relations > p. 25
  • Contemporary World Politics, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: Contemporary Centres of Power > Ideas for the Teacher > p. 26
🔗 Anchor: "Is the term "two-state solution" sometimes mentioned in news coverage of China's..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 Kurdish separatism and regional implications
💡 The insight

Reference [4] explicitly lists the Kurds in Turkey and Iraq as an example of separatist movements relevant to nationalism and state division.

High-yield for UPSC: understanding Kurdish aspirations explains internal fragmentation, cross-border ethnic politics, and security challenges in Iraq and neighbouring states. It links to topics on nationalism, insurgency, federalism, and foreign policy; useful for questions on internal conflict and regional stability.

📚 Reading List :
  • Political Theory, Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 7: Nationalism > p. 99
🔗 Anchor: "Is the term "two-state solution" sometimes mentioned in news coverage of Iraq's ..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The 'One Country, Two Systems' model. This is the logical sibling often confused with 'Two-State'. It applies specifically to China's governance over Hong Kong and Macau, and its ambition for Taiwan.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

Use 'Political Brand' elimination. China uses 'One China' or 'Two Systems'. Yemen has 'Agreements' (Stockholm/Riyadh) but is a civil war, not a partition debate. Iraq has Kurdish autonomy (federalism), not a 'Two-State' international proposal. Only Israel-Palestine fits the 'Partition into two sovereign nations' definition implied by the term.

🔗 Mains Connection

Link this to Mains GS2 (India's Foreign Policy): The 'Two-State Solution' is the bedrock of India's 'De-hyphenation Policy' regarding Israel and Palestine—supporting the Palestinian cause for statehood while maintaining strong strategic ties with Israel.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

CDS-I · 2022 · Q101 Relevance score: 3.05

Recently, the term ‘two-pillar solution/two-pillar package’ often seen in the news, refers to

IAS · 2016 · Q72 Relevance score: 2.02

'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of

IAS · 2016 · Q77 Relevance score: -0.87

The term Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as

IAS · 2010 · Q14 Relevance score: -1.08

In the context of the affairs of which of the following is the phrase 'Special Safeguard Mechanisms' mentioned in the news frequently ?

IAS · 2016 · Q11 Relevance score: -1.09

In the context of which of the following do you-sometimes-find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box' in the news?