UPSC Issue at a Glance | India-Canada Diplomatic Row

The escalating tension between India and Canada has become a matter of concern. What has led to the dispute between the two nations? How might it impact bilateral relations? Here’s everything you need to know.

UPSC Issue at a Glance is an initiative of UPSC Essentials to focus your prelims and mains exam preparation on an issue that has been in the news. Every Thursday, cover a new topic in Q&A format and don’t miss MCQs towards the end of the article. This week’s topic is the India-Canada Diplomatic Row. Let’s get started!

What is the issue?

The sharp escalation of the diplomatic row between India and Canada, a first-of-its-kind situation in India’s diplomatic relations with the West, has raised concerns about potential ripple effects in a range of areas including trade and people-to-people ties.

UPSC Syllabus: 

Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance

Mains Examination: GS-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.