In News Recently, International workers’ groups criticised India’s labour policies, including four new labour codes, at the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) held at Singapore. Key Points Highlighted India’s new labour codes violates the tripartite agreements — between workers, employers and the government — and gives […]
In News India’s National Security Advisor recently chaired the first India-Central Asia meeting of NSAs and Secretaries of Security Councils in Delhi More about the meeting About first India-Central Asia meeting of NSAs: The meeting was the outcome of the India-Central Asia virtual summit held in January 2022, where Indian Prime Minister hosted leaders of […]
In News Recently, China’s top development aid agency convened the first “China-Indian Ocean Region Forum” in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming. Key Points About: The meet is organised by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) It is the latest Chinese initiative focusing on the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Such moves underline Beijing’s growing […]
In News Recently, the President of Israel attended a cultural event at the Israel Museum to inaugurate the new exhibition titled ‘Body of Faith: Sculpture from the National Museum of India’. Israel on ties with India: Key Highlights This exhibition, literally ‘spirit within matter’ in Hebrew, is yet another byproduct of the growing friendship between […]
India has formally assumed the presidency of G-20 on December 1, 2022.
In News Recently, the Defence Minister of India stated that India has emerged as a regional power and net security provider in the Indo-Pacific. Key Points India’s capacity to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to its citizens as well as regional partners has grown in recent years. India has strengthened multilateral partnerships through engagement […]
In News Recently, India and France discussed defence industrial cooperation with a focus on ‘Make in India’. Key Points About: It was the 4th India-France annual defence dialogue chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his visiting French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu. Background: It comes in a year that has seen an acceleration of the French […]
In News Recently, the External Affairs Minister of India met with his UAE counterpart and noted that bilateral trade has shown appreciable growth under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Key Highlights Minutes: Cooperation in the areas of energy, food security, trade and defence. Reviewed the continuous progress in bilateral relations across different domains, since […]
In News The Prime Minister recently addressed the ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing. India’s stand at the Conference Standing against Nations using terrorism as a tool of foreign policy: Prime Minister strongly asked to avoid any ambiguity in dealing with terrorism and also warned against nations that use terrorism as […]
In News Recently, the 8th Norway-India Joint Working Group Maritime meeting was held in Mumbai. Indo-Norway joint effort for GREEN MARITIME Sector. Background : Maritime trade with Norway dates back to 1600. Norway has the technical expertise in Maritime sector and India has huge potential for development of Maritime sector and large pool of trained […]