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Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’

In News  Exercise ‘DHARMA Guardian-2023’ was held between India and Japan at Belgaum, Karnataka. About The exercise was held to share experiences gained during operations, in order to enhance interoperability in the planning and execution of various operations in jungle & semi-urban/ urban terrain. The Year 2022 also marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between […]

India-Nepal Cooperation

In News India and Nepal recently agreed to strengthen their economic and development cooperation for the benefit of the two countries and region as a whole. More about the news India’s Foreign Secretary recently met his Nepalese counterpart holding discussions on strengthening the comprehensive bilateral relations. The visit is in continuation of the regular exchange […]

3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting

In News The 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting with India was held recently on a virtual platform. About ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting is an annual meeting of telecom ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries and dialogue partner countries. The 3rd ministers meeting approved the India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023 […]

India-Mongolia Relations

In Context The 11th meeting of the India-Mongolia Joint Working Group was held recently. About Both sides reviewed the progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives and identified means to further enhance the existing areas of cooperation and articulated steps in this direction.  During the meeting, both sides expressed satisfaction with the ongoing defence cooperation […]

Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

In Context The indo-Pacific strategy announced by Canada uses blunt language against China and sees closer engagement with India as critical to its success.  Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Canada seeks to be an active player in seizing the region’s multiple opportunities and making its contribution in addressing the existing and emerging strategic challenges.  Five objectives outlined […]

India-US: Exercise to respond to nuke & bioterror attacks

In News In a first, India-US conduct drills on nuke, chemical, bio terror attacks prevention. More about the news Exercise TARKASH: The exercise by the National Security Guard (NSG) and US Special Operations Forces (SOF) is being held in Chennai. Indo-US joint exercise has for the first time included “Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) […]

Indo-French Strategic Partnership: 25th-anniversary

In News India and France recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Indo-French Strategic Partnership. India- France Relations Beginning and Developments  Signed in 1998, the Indo-French Strategic Partnership has continued to gain momentum over shared values and strategic autonomy. France was among the first countries with which India signed a civil nuclear […]

India-South Korea Relations

In Context India and South Korea recently acknowledged the 50th anniversary of India-South Korea diplomatic ties. A walking pilgrimage through the Buddhist circuit About: A group of 108 Buddhist monks from South Korea will walk over 1,100 kilometres in the next 43 days, from February 9 to March 23. Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations:  […]

India-Canada Relations

In Context India’s External Affairs Minister recently held wide-ranging talks with visiting Canadian Foreign minister. About Both nations reviewed the progress in bilateral relations, which are anchored in the following: Shared democratic values,  Growing economic linkages,  Security cooperation,  Mobility of students and professionals and  Strong people-to-people ties.  Deepening collaboration & EPTA: Both sides expressed interest […]

Spy Balloon

Context A high-altitude balloon originating in China entered the United States airspace, causing diplomatic tensions.  The balloon was successfully shot down by the U.S. Air Force. About The USA alleged the balloon to be a surveillance device and accused China of  international airspace violation. But the Chinese government claimed it was a civilian meteorological research […]