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US approves sale of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

News:The US has approved the sale of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS) to India. Facts: About Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS): The Integrated Air Defence Weapon System(IADWS) is also called the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System(NASAMS-II). It is an upgraded version of the NASAMS developed by the US firm Raytheon in partnership… Continue reading US approves sale of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020

News:The fifth edition of Joint Military Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020 between India and the United Kingdom will be conducted at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom. Facts: About the exercise: Exercise Ajeya warrior is a joint military exercise between India and the UK.It was held for the first time in 2013. Aim:To conduct company level joint training with… Continue reading Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-2020

Mount Aconcagua

News:Recently,Kaamya Karthikeyan, a twelve year old Indian student has become the youngest girl in the world to summit Mt. Aconcagua. Facts: About Mt. Aconcagua: Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes mountain range,Argentina. It is the highest peak in South America and outside of Asia with a height of 6962 metres.… Continue reading Mount Aconcagua

India-Bangladesh rail link to be ready by 2021

News:Indian Government has announced that the Agartala – Akhaura Rail Link will be ready by the end of 2021. Facts: About the Rail link: The rail line between Agartala in Tripura and Akhaura in Bangladesh will be the first train to run from the northeastern region to Bangladesh. The Ministry for Development of the North… Continue reading India-Bangladesh rail link to be ready by 2021

Africa Union Summit held at Addis Ababa

News: African Union Summit was held at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The theme of the summit was “Silencing the Guns” Facts: African Union It is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It is a permanent observer at the United Nations General Assembly. Establishment: In… Continue reading Africa Union Summit held at Addis Ababa

Explained:Indian Diaspora

News:The Ministry of External Affairs has informed Lok Sabha that there are over 1.36 crore Indian nationals living abroad. Facts: About Indian Diaspora: Indian Diaspora is a generic term used for addressing people who have migrated from the territories that are currently within the borders of India. Key takeaways from the Data: The highest number… Continue reading Explained:Indian Diaspora

BBIN countries agree on quick implementation of MVA

News:Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal(BBIN) have held a meeting to finalize the Passenger and Cargo Protocols for implementation of the BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement(MVA). Facts: About BBIN: Bangladesh,Bhutan,India and Nepal had signed a framework Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA)in June 2015. Aim:To provide seamless people-to-people contact and enhance economic interaction by facilitating cross border movement of… Continue reading BBIN countries agree on quick implementation of MVA

India-Central Asia Business Council launched in New Delhi

News:The External Affairs minister has recently attended the India-Central Asia Business Council. Facts: About the India-Central Asia Business Council: The Council was formed by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) along with five industry bodies of Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan). The council has decided… Continue reading India-Central Asia Business Council launched in New Delhi

Explained:Idlib Province

News:Idlib is the last stronghold of the rebels and jihadist groups in Syria that has been witnessed eight years of bloody fighting with the Syrian government. Facts: About Idlib: Idlib province is one of the fourteen provinces of Syria.It is situated in north-western Syria bordering Turkey. Idlib city, the province’s capital lies near the road… Continue reading Explained:Idlib Province

Lucknow Declaration adopted at India-Africa Defence Conclave

News:India and 50 African countries have adopted the Lucknow Declaration at the first India – Africa Defence Minister’s Conclave. Facts: About Lucknow Declaration: Peace and Security:The countries have committed to continue their collaboration in the fields of peace and security including conflict prevention, resolution, management and peacebuilding. Terrorism:It condemned the growing threat of terrorism and… Continue reading Lucknow Declaration adopted at India-Africa Defence Conclave

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