With reference to Graphite, consider the following statements:
1. It is a naturally occurring form of crystalline carbon.
2. It cleaves with very high pressure and has a very high specific gravity.
3. Sri Lankan graphite is the purest in the world with more than 98% carbon content.

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BPSC PYQ discuss the prospects of trade promotion between Afghanistan and india with the launching of new export route to and from india through chabahar port

Importance of chabahar port for india
1. Foreign policy objectives- extended neighborhood and west asia outlook
2. Bilateral ties : india iran relations. Which otherwise appeared dry due to multiple reasons
India gravitating towards USA. At time india stopped importing oil from iran
Iran joining SCO at insistence of china
Cancellation of farzab B gas project to india
3. Connectivity- INSTC - connect to central asia , russia and europe.
4. Access to afghan. Bypassing pakistan
5. Counter chinese BRI. Alternative to Chinese BRI. indian adani port also purchased israel Haifa port on Mediterranean sea for $1.2bn

6. New realities - afghan taliban government was also interested in developing chabahar port.

Challenges
1. USA Sanctions - USA views chabahar as collateral against problematic Iranian policies in west asia.
2. Precarious situation in west asia

NATO Border Nations Plan ‘Drone Wall’ Against Russia.
Six NATO countries—Finland, Norway, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—are planning to build a coordinated drone defence system because of increased security worries and tensions along their borders with Russia. The goal of this project, which is often called the “drone wall,” is to make the border safer from possible threats like military provocations and drug trafficking.

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