Tag: India & Foreign Relations

In News The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested Indian fishermen for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Conflict between Sri Lankan Navy and Indian fishermen (Issues for Sri Lanka) Rich maritime resources: In the past fishermen from Rameshwaram and nearby coasts continued to sail towards Talaimannar and Katchatheevu coasts, a region famous for […]

In News  The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between India and Poland. About Treaty  Aim:  To enhance the capability and effectiveness of both countries in the investigation and prosecution of crimes, including crimes related to terrorism through mutual legal assistance through […]

In News  The Prime Minister of India led the nation in paying tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 war on the 50th Vijay Diwas. About Vijay Diwas  Vijay Diwas is observed to commemorate India’s victory in the 1971 war and the Liberation of Bangladesh.  The year 2021 is being observed as Swarnim Vijay Varsh […]

In News There have been continuous protests for 26 days in Gwadar, Balochistan against mega-development plans of the port city as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.  Background China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): With the announcement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in 2015, Gwadar has been showcased as the gateway to a new era of […]

In News The PM of India and the Russian President held the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit to discuss the entire gamut of relations, including regional and global issues. Highlights of the India-Russia Summit 2+2 ministerial dialogue: India and Russia held the inaugural 2+2 ministerial dialogue. India now has a 2+2 format dialogue mechanism on strategic […]

In News The US President has signed a bill that will fund the government avoiding the risk of a shutdown with reference to coronavirus vaccine mandates.  About Current issue: The issue revolves around Biden’s vaccine rules. The debate is over coronavirus vaccine mandates at a time when there are concerns about the potential spread of […]

In News Recently, Barbados has officially removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become the world’s newest republic. Before Barbados, the last nation to remove the Queen as head of state was Mauritius in 1992. Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, who was selected to become the first president of Barbados earlier, took over […]