Tag: Agreements Involving India &/or Affecting India’s Interests

In News India and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the smooth movement of seafarers between both countries. More about the news MoU and the International Convention: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed on recognition of Certificates of Competency in Unlimited Voyages. It aims to help seafarers from both countries as per […]

In News Recently, according to a report from the Green Finance and Development Centre, China’s investments in infrastructure projects under its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have declined while its short and medium-term assistance to partner countries have increased. Major outcomes of the report Declining Investments In the first half of 2022, China’s engagement through […]

In News Recently, India and the UK concluded the fifth round of talks for the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). About For this round of negotiations, technical experts from both sides came together for detailed draft treaty text discussions in 85 separate sessions covering 15 policy areas.  Indian and UK officials will continue to work […]

In News Recently, India has shown interest in joining the USA-led Minerals Security Partnership (MSP).  More about the partnership Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) is a US-led partnership initiative that aims to bolster critical mineral supply chains. The new grouping is aimed at catalysing investment from governments and the private sector to develop strategic opportunities. The […]

In News A new round of talks on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers has begun in Vienna. More about the news Iran signed the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with world powers in July 2015. JCPOA agreed to curb Iran’s nuclear […]

In Context Recently, India slammed the move by Pakistan and China to involve third countries in CPEC projects. More about the news About: China and Pakistan extended a welcome to any country joining the multi-billion dollar economic corridor for “mutual beneficial cooperation”. This proposal was made at a meeting of the CPEC Joint Working Group […]

In News Recently the ‘G20 Ministerial Symposium on Tax and Development’ was held in Bali, Indonesia. More about the news Suggestions by India around tax deal: The Indian Finance Minister called on G20 countries to ensure that developing nations do not face any “unintended consequences” and earn “meaningful revenues” from the proposed global minimum tax […]

In News Recently, India, in partnership with the United Kingdom, announced the Green Grids Initiative — One Sun, One World, One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG). More about the initiative Declaration and recognition: The “Green Grids Initiative” was announced at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland. More than 80 countries backed it. The announcement was accompanied by […]