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Kushinagar International Airport

In Context  Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport.  About The Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh is the latest entrant in India’s list of international Airports.  The airport is expected to provide seamless connectivity to people from Southeast and East Asian countries for Buddhist Pilgrimage Tourism. Kushinagar is the centre of […]

8th Ministerial Meeting of India-U.S Economic & Financial Partnership Dialogue

In News The eighth ministerial meeting of the India-U.S.A. Economic and Financial Partnership Dialogue was recently held at Washington D.C. The meeting was chaired by India’s Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs and the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. History of Indo-US Economic and Financial Partnership Dialogue The US Treasury and […]

China-Taiwan Tussle

In News Tensions between China and Taiwan have escalated since October 1, when China observes its National Day. 1st October marks the birth of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Coinciding with the 72nd-anniversary celebrations, China flew over 100 fighter jets into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone. It jangled nerves in Taiwan and set off […]

Expansion of Malabar Exercise

In News The expansion of the Malabar naval exercise in the future is a possibility as Chief of US Naval Operations Admiral. Second Phase of Malabar Exercises Phase­ I of Malabar was held in August and hosted by the U.S. Navy near Guam.  Phase ­II is being held between 12 to 15 October in the […]

India-Nepal Rail Link

In News The rail link between Nepal and India is ready to resume on the neighbouring country’s first-ever broad gauge passenger service. Nepal has been asked to start operations preferably by this year. It remained shut for years but will now be seen again- in a new avatar. India-Nepal Rail Link In 1937, the British […]

Nobel Peace Prize

In News Philippines journalist Maria Ressa and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. About  They have bagged the award “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.” Both journalists have faced several attempts from both Philippines and Russian governments to silence their […]

Henley Passport Index 2021

In News  India has been ranked 90th in the most powerful passport report ‘Henley Passport Index 2021’. About Henley Passport Index The Henley Passport Index is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.  The index is based on exclusive […]

Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Programme in Seychelles

In News Recently, Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) launched its programme in Seychelles.  India was chosen as the Partner Administration and has provided a Tax Expert for this programme. About the Programme This programme is expected to be of 12 months duration. In this duration, India will collaborate with the TIWB Secretariat and the UNDP […]

Terms of Reference Signed between India and Australia

In News  Recently, the Indian and the Australian Navy signed the ‘Terms of Reference’ (ToR) for the conduct of the navy to navy talks under the framework of the ‘Joint Guidance for the India – Australia Navy to Navy Relationship’ document. This is the first such document signed by the Indian Navy with any country. […]

Iran denounces ‘unilateralism’ as it becomes full SCO member

In News In the recent Dushanbe Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Iran was given full membership. Now the total number of full members in SCO has gone up to 9. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has emphasised regional multilateralism as a countering force against unilateralism. Key Highlights of Iranian President’s Speech Shun unilateralism Iran criticised the […]