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Raisina Dialogue 2022

In News Recently, the seventh edition of the Raisina Dialoge was held in New Delhi. Raisina Dialogue, 2022 The theme for the Conference was ‘Terranova- Impassioned, Impatient, Imperiled’. It had six thematic pillars: Rethinking Democracy: trade, technology and ideology End of Multilateralism: a networked global order Water Caucuses: turbulent tides in the Indo-Pacific Communities Inc: […]

Booster shot to India-U.K. Relations

In News  PM Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson pushed for closing the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement(FTA) by the end of the year. Major Points They agreed to enhance cooperation in the defence sector: The expanded defence and security partnership will help in protecting vital shared interests in the Indo-Pacific Region […]

India-Sri Lanka Fisheries Issues

In Context Arrests and attacks increased on Indian fishermen as they continued entering Lankan waters because of depletion of marine resources on the Indian side. Major issues  The unpopular truth in the entire conflict is accusations about Tamil fishermen entering Sri Lankan waters, ownership of Katchatheevu Island, where Tamil fishermen had traditional fishing rights for […]

Cosmos Malabaricus Project

In News  Kerala and the Netherlands have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a project named ‘Cosmos Malabaricus’. About Cosmos Malabaricus project  It is being jointly implemented by the Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR), the National Archives, and the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. The project will be completed in six years. […]

Veto power of UNSC Permanent Members

In News The United Nations is set to debate a provision that would require the five permanent members of the body’s Security Council to justify invoking their veto powers.  United Nations Security Council It is one of the UN’s six main organs and is aimed at maintaining international peace and security. It held its first […]

21st Amendment to the Constitution by Sri Lanka

In News The PM of Sri Lanka has proposed a constitutional amendment repealing the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, and bringing back clauses of the 19th Amendment as the 21st Amendment to the Constitution. Background Economic turmoil: Sri Lanka is grappling with unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948. The crisis is […]

India – Finland Green transition Tie-Up

In News NITI Aayog officials met a Finland delegation to discuss the Scandinavian nation’s offerings in the green energy sector in India.  Key highlights of the meeting Finland has a lot of experience in transitioning to green energy. Finland’s experience in reaching net zero is by 2035. Scandinavian nation’s offerings includes: the green energy sector […]

United Kingdom and Rwanda deal for asylum seekers

In News The United Kingdom has signed a deal with Rwanda to send some asylum seekers to the East African nation. What is the new plan? People who arrive in Britain as stowaways in trucks or boats illegally may now be relocated to Rwanda. Once there, they will be assessed for eventual resettlement in the […]

India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

In News  Recently ,India-Vietnam complimented each other on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations . Major Points  They expressed satisfaction over the rapid pace of wide-ranging cooperation under the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership . Vietnam’s importance was highlighted as an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision. The Prime […]

20th India-France Joint Staff talks held in Paris

In News  The 20th edition of India-France Joint Staff talks was held in Paris, France.  About India-France Joint Staff talks It is a forum established to enhance defence cooperation between both the nations through regular talks at the strategic and operational levels. The two-day talks focused on new initiatives that fall within the umbrella of […]