Why Did Bengal Hand Over the Chicken’s Neck Corridor to the Centre? | Current Affairs | Drishti IAS

IAS GS फाउंडेशन कोर्स की अधिक जानकारी या काउंसलिंग के लिए लिंक पर क्लिक करें – https://drishti.xyz/upsc-yt-ias-hindi GS Foundation: https://drishti.xyz/gs-foundation-yt-... IAS Mains Courses: https://drishti.xyz/ias-mains-yt-ias-... IAS Prelims: https://drishti.xyz/ias-prelims-yt-ia... IAS Optional Courses: https://drishti.xyz/optional-yt-ias-h... NCERT Courses: https://drishti.xyz/dla-ncert-yt-ias-...  ************************************************************************* Why is the Siliguri Corridor called the “Chicken’s Neck” of India? Why is this narrow 20-km-wide stretch considered one of India’s most strategic and vulnerable regions? In this video, we explain the geographical, military, and geopolitical importance of the Chicken’s Neck Corridor, which connects Northeast India with the rest of the country. Learn how this corridor impacts national security, defence logistics, connectivity, and India’s strategic preparedness near China, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. A must-watch topic for UPSC Prelims, Mains, and current affairs preparation. ************************************************************************* महत्त्वपूर्ण प्लेलिस्ट: 1. Drishtikon By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Drishtikon-by-Dr-... 2. Videos by Dr. Vikas Divyakriti: https://drishti.xyz/Videos-DrVikasDiv... 3. Concept Talk- By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Concepttalk-DrVik... 4. NCERT Foundation Series: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Foundation-... 5. How to Prepare Optional: https://drishti.xyz/How-to-Prepare-Op... 6. Optional Subject Demo Classes: https://drishti.xyz/Optional-Subject-... 7. Daily Current News: https://drishti.xyz/Daily-Current-News 8. Simplified Videos: https://drishti.xyz/Simplified 9. Drishti IAS Special: https://drishti.xyz/Drishti-IAS-Special 10. Duniya Is Hafte: https://drishti.xyz/Duniya-Is-Hafte-DIH 11. Topper’s Success Stories: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Success-S... 12. UPSC Prelims PYQ Analysis: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Prelims-PYQ-... 13. UPSC Mock Interview 2024: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-2024-Mock-In... 14. IAS Toppers Talk 2024: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Talk-2024 15. IAS Toppers’ Seminar: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Seminar 16. IAS Toppers’ Strategy: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Strategy ************************************************************************* हमारे प्रमुख कोर्सेज़: 1. GS Foundation Courses: https://drishti.xyz/GS-foundation-Onl... 2. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hindi): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 3. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hinglish): https://drishti.xyz/gs-studio-foundat... 4. GS Studio Foundation Course (English): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundat... 5. NCERT Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Online-Courses 6. UPSC Optional Subjects Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Optional-Sub... 7. IAS Prelims 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... 8. IAS Mains 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-On... 9. Current Affairs (Prelims + Mains) IAS 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Current-Affa... 10. UPSC Prelims 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-... 11. UPSC Mains 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-Te... 12. EPFO Online Course: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-EPFO-Online-... 13. CAPF Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/CAPF-Online-Courses ************************************************************************* Download Drishti Learning App Now: iOS: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-IOS Android: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Android Windows: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Windows ************************************************************************* Follow Us on Social Media: https://drishti.xyz/SocialMedia-YT #ChickenNeckCorridor #SiliguriCorridor #IndiaSecurity #NationalSecurity #IndianArmy #NortheastIndia #Geopolitics #IndiaChina #WestBengal #Defence #StrategicCorridor #CurrentAffairs #UPSC #UPSCPreparation #DrishtiIAS #IndianGeography #MilitaryStrategy #BorderSecurity v#UPSCPreparation | #CivilServicesExam | #IASPreparation | #UPSC2026 | #UPSC | #UPSCMotivation | #CurrentAffairs | #upscmains #drishtionlinecourse