In News Recently, India has called for an open and inclusive order in the Indo-Pacific based upon respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations while addressing the 8th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM+) Plus. About ADMM Plus It is an annual meeting of Defence Ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries […]
In News Recently, the seven nations of the Group of Seven (G7) have held the 47th G7 Summit at Cornwall in south-west England. It was hosted by the United Kingdom (UK), which in January 2021, invited India to attend the Summit, along with Australia and South Korea as guest countries. Group of Seven It is […]
In News Recently, India and Sweden have held a defence industry webinar. Key Highlights A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers and the Swedish Security and Defence Industry Association to promote bilateral defence industrial relations. The Defence Minister of India has invited a high-level delegation from Sweden to […]
In News Recently, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has briefed the United Nations (UN) Security Council about the usage of chemical weapons (CWs) by Syria. Background Syria was pressed to join the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), 1997 in September 2013 by its close ally Russia after a deadly CWs attack […]
In News Recently, the frequent engagement on agriculture between India and Australia has been acknowledged in a virtual meeting held between the Agricultural Ministers of both the countries. Major Highlights The collaboration in agriculture is a part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership announced by both nations in their Virtual Summit of June 2020. The India-Australia […]
In News Recently ,The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Maldives on cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development. About The MoU comes into effect on the date of signing by the two contracting parties i.e. 20th February, 2021 and will […]
In News Recently, the Global Health Summit has been organised by Italy in its role as President of the G20. About the Summit It has been organised in partnership with the European Commission. The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the […]
In News Recently, India and Oman renewed the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on military cooperation along with its annexure as well as on maritime issues. India-Oman Relations Bilateral Relations Oman is a strategic partner of India and an important interlocutor at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Arab League and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) fora. […]
In News Recently ,China has completed construction of a strategically significant highway through the world’s deepest canyon in Tibet along the Brahmaputra river. Brahmaputra River Brahmaputra River (also known as Jamuna in Bangladesh, Tsangpo in Tibet, Yarlung Zangbo Jiang in China) is a major river of Central and South Asia. It originates from the Chemayungdung […]
In News The wife of Belgium’s ambassador to South Korea is exercising her diplomatic immunity to avoid charges for allegedly slapping a store assistant in April 2021. About Diplomatic Immunity It is a privilege of exemption from certain laws and taxes granted to diplomats by the country in which they are posted. Diplomatic immunity is […]