Tag: International Organisations & Groupings
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 […]
Sino-Russian Alliance
In Context Recently, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping declared a “new era” in the global order. About a new Sino-Russian alliance Russia and China have unveiled a partnership “without limits” and with no “forbidden areas”. They also unveiled a comprehensive long-term agreement that also challenges the United States as a global power, NATO […]
India-US: The High Tech Boost
In News India and the United States elevated their strategic partnership with the launch of an initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology or iCET. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) About: The iCET involves collaboration in a range of areas including Quantum computing, Semiconductors, 5G and 6G wireless infrastructure, and Civilian space projects such […]
Wagner Group
In News The U.S. designated Russia’s Wagner group as a “transnational criminal organization,” piling pressure on the private Russian army fighting in Ukraine. About Wagner Group According to reports in The Washington Post, it is a network of contractors that supply soldiers for hire. It is said to have been founded by Dmitry Utkin, a […]
Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU)
Context India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union. Key Facts India will take over the leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union from January 2023. Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh will assume the charge of Secretary General of the Union during India’s four year tenure there. Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) Asian Pacific […]
Chinese Presence in the Indian Ocean
In News Recently, China’s top development aid agency convened the first “China-Indian Ocean Region Forum” in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming. Key Points About: The meet is organised by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) It is the latest Chinese initiative focusing on the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Such moves underline Beijing’s growing […]
India-Israel Relations
In News Recently, the President of Israel attended a cultural event at the Israel Museum to inaugurate the new exhibition titled ‘Body of Faith: Sculpture from the National Museum of India’. Israel on ties with India: Key Highlights This exhibition, literally ‘spirit within matter’ in Hebrew, is yet another byproduct of the growing friendship between […]
India’s agenda during G20 Presidency
In News On December 1, 2022, India commenced its G20 Presidency. India holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Group of Twenty (G20) It is the premier forum for international economic cooperation. It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major […]
4th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue
In News Recently, India and France discussed defence industrial cooperation with a focus on ‘Make in India’. Key Points About: It was the 4th India-France annual defence dialogue chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his visiting French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu. Background: It comes in a year that has seen an acceleration of the French […]
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