Tag: India & Foreign Relations

 In Context Recently leaked document has revealed that the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific has reached a deal with China which outlines an unprecedented level of security cooperation.  This is the first deal of its kind for Beijing in the region.  What are the contents of the proposed deal and why are they controversial? […]

In News The first meeting of Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group (IMCG) on India’s neighbourhood outreach was convened. Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group (IMCG) The IMCG has been set up as a high-level mechanism (secretary-level) towards mainstreaming of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. The IMCG is supported by Inter-Ministerial Joint Task Forces (JTF) convened by the concerned joint secretaries in […]

In Context  Recently, the Fourth Annual U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue was held in Washington DC. What are 2+2 Dialogue between India and its Allies? The 2+2 Dialogue is a format of meeting of the foreign and defence ministers of India and its allies on strategic and security issues.  A 2+2 ministerial dialogue enables the partners […]

In News More than 300 bodies have been found in a Kyiv suburb called Bucha. The discoveries have drawn comparisons with the killings of civilians in this area during World War II. About Bucha Bucha: The discoveries have been made in a Kyiv suburb called Bucha, a town located about 25 km to the northwest […]

In News  Recently, the Indian President for the first time visited Turkmenistan, where he signed four agreements, including in financial intelligence and disaster management and agreed to expand bilateral trade and energy cooperation to further strengthen the multifaceted partnership. Major Highlights  The following MoUs and Agreements were signed in the presence of the two Presidents: […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India and his Nepali counterpart launched multiple projects to boost connectivity between the two countries. Key Highlights  Focus Areas: Developmental cooperation,  Power cooperation for projects and transmission infrastructure. Connectivity:  First broad gauge Passenger Rail link: A 35-km cross-border railway line is launched. Linking Jaynagar in Bihar to Kurtha […]

In News  India and Australia signed an Economic Co-operation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) with an eye on doubling bilateral trade to $50 billion in five years and easing the movement of people, goods and services across borders.   The negotiations for India-Australia ECTA were formally re-launched on 30 September 2021 and concluded on a fast-track basis […]

In News Recently, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has been awarded the UAE Golden Visa by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism.  So far, more than 10 Bollywood actors have got their UAE golden visas. Golden Card Visa of UAE It is a long-term residency programme that was announced in May 2019. In 2019, […]

In Context  Recently, the Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) embarked on a bilateral visit to Sri Lanka recently. Six agreements were signed to boost bilateral cooperation in diverse sectors like technology, fisheries and hybrid power projects. They also discussed issues pertaining to fishermen and exchanged views on devolution. Major Points  SL-UDI programme: The MOUs include […]