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Seti River

In Context India is to  develop two hydropower projects in Nepal, namely the West Seti Hydropower Project and the Seti River Hydropower Project. About the Project The MoU was signed between Investment Board Nepal and National Hydro Power Corporation Ltd(India) to develop the 1200 MW project. Benefits: The projects will  produce power all year round. […]

Argentina Expressed to Buy TEJAS Fighter Aircraft

Context During the meeting, Argentina expressed interest in the Made in India TEJAS fighter aircraft for the Argentine Air Force.  Earlier, Malaysia also has expressed its interest in procuring the aircraft.  TEJAS Fighter Aircraft About: Tejas – meaning ‘radiant’. Manufactured by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). HAL developed its first supersonic fighter – HAL HF-24 […]

India-Bangladesh Relations

In News Recently, India and Bangladesh have finalised the text of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on interim water sharing of Kushiyara river. Key Highlights About:  The text was finalised during the 38th meeting of the ministerial-level Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) of India and Bangladesh, held in Delhi. The ministry welcomed finalisation of the design and […]

India’s policy on the Rohingya

In News  Recently The Central government reasserted that its policy on the Rohingya refugees in India( who it calls “illegal foreigners”)will not change. Rohingya mark 5th anniversary of exodus from Myanmar to Bangladesh. About Rohingya Rohingya, an ethnic group, mostly Muslim, hail from the Rakhine province of west Myanmar, and speak a Bengali dialect.  Myanmar […]

India-Egypt: 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

In News Recently Egypt released a Postage Stamp celebrating the 75th Anniversary of diplomatic ties with India. More about the news Diplomatic relations between Egypt and India were established with Egypt’s recognition of the independence of India on 18 August 1947, just three days after India’s independence. Growing Egypt-India economic and commercial relations contribute to […]

QUAD Grouping

In News Recently, the External Affairs Minister said that the Quad comprising the U.S., India, Japan and Australia—is the most prominent plurilateral platform. More about the news The minister was delivering a lecture on ‘India’s Vision of the Indo-Pacific’.  Viewpoints of External Affairs minister about QUAD: Indo-Pacific: India envisages a free, open, inclusive and peaceful […]

A road map for India-EU ties

In News While India celebrates its 75th year of Independence, it also celebrates 60 years of diplomatic relations with the European Union (EU).  India-EU relations  Background  India-EU relations date to the early 1960s, with India being amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community.  A cooperation agreement signed in 1994 […]

4th India-Bangladesh Annual Defence Dialogue

In News Recently, the 4th India-Bangladesh Annual Defence Dialogue was held in Delhi which agreed to further elevate the engagement between the two armed forces. The dialogue was co-chaired by Indian Defence Secretary and Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division (AFD) of Bangladesh.  Major Highlights of the Dialogue  Military exercises The talks covered the […]

United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP)

In News  Recently, Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Rios of Argentina was appointed as the Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for the UNMOGIP. About UNMOGIP  It emerged from the U.N. Security Council Resolution 39 of January 1948 that set up the U.N. Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP).  The Karachi Agreement of July 1949 […]

Palestine – Israel Ceasefire

In News Recently, a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants took effect in a bid to end nearly three days of violence that killed dozens of Palestinians and disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis in Gaza. Recent conflict The flare-up was the worst fighting between Israel and Gaza militant groups since Israel […]