30 Oct

Pakistan – China – India: Border Dispute

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Pakistan – China – India
Border Dispute 
Pakistan and China are engaging in diplomatic disputes with India following the removal of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The two regions are being transitioned into union territories of India, alongside the mountain region of Ladakh. This effectively strips the area of its autonomy, placing it within India’s central government and constitution. Pakistan and China are arguing their claim over the newly defined territories, as Chinese spokesmen have stated that the move “challenges China’s sovereignty.” The move has long since been a part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political platform, claiming the region is a gateway of terrorism into India. Opposition parties strongly object to the transition and state it will catalyze further violence in an already tense and unstable region. 

This map depicts India’s territories of Ladakh, Kashmir and Jammu under dispute by Pakistan and China. Click on the map to learn more.

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Further Reading: BBC, NDTV, Reuters, AFP, India Today
Graphic Source: DW
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Pakistan
Large Train Fire 
A train in Pakistan travelling from Kirachi to Rawalpindi caught fire that resulted in 74 deaths and at least 40 others injured. The fire was reportedly caused by an exploding gas stove being used by passengers cooking breakfast. The fire spread to at least 3 train cars- most of the deaths were caused by passengers jumping off the train to escape the fire. Despite banning stoves, passengers commonly bring them on board to cook during long journeys through Pakistan. 

This map depicts the journey of the train that caught fire travelling between Kirachi and Rawalpindi. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source: BBC 
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Asia
Third Earthquake 
An earthquake struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Thursday reportedly killing at least 5 people. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reports the 6.5 magnitude quake was triggered by movement in a local fault at a depth of 3.7 miles, about 17 miles east of Tulunan town in Cotabato province. This region has now experienced three major earthquakes this month, along with hundreds of aftershocks. Many homes have been evacuated and several cities have suspended schools and work amid concerns of further aftershocks. 

This map depicts the epicenter of the 6.5 magnitude earthquake. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source: AFP

             

Yesterday’s Answer

Q: In which US state is the largest percentage of land owned by the federal government?

A: Nevada
The US Government owns roughly 640 million acres of land or 28% of the country’s territory. This includes 79.6% of the land in Nevada and 61.3% of the land in Alaska.

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Today’s Question

 

Q: Which body of water, located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, has lost over 90% of its water volume since the 1960s?

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