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U.K. asks India to update climate goals

Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are the key discussions of the meeting?2.1 Updating the NDCs3 Other discussions What is the news? Recently, the British Prime Minister and Indian Prime Minister had a meeting. The meeting occurred a few weeks ahead of a United Nations climate change summit in the U.K. During the meeting, the… Continue reading U.K. asks India to update climate goals

MULTILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE MALABAR 2021 – PHASE II IN BAY OF BENGAL 12 – 15 OCT 21

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Exercise Malabar?3 What is the aim of the exercise?4 Other Exercises between India and Participating Countries of Malabar exercise4.1 Exercises between India and Japan4.2 Exercises between India and Australia4.3 Exercises between India and the US What is the News? The Indian Navy(IN) would be participating in the Second… Continue reading MULTILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE MALABAR 2021 – PHASE II IN BAY OF BENGAL 12 – 15 OCT 21

CURTAIN RAISER: 6TH EDITION OF INDIA – UK JOINT COMPANY LEVEL MILITARY TRAINING: EXERCISE AJEYA WARRIOR COMMENCES AT CHAUBATIA (UTTARAKHAND)

What is the news? The 6th Edition of India – UK Joint Military Training Exercise Ajeya Warrior has commenced at Chaubatia (Uttarakhand). The execution of joint military operations is done in a semi-urban environment. The second meeting of the India-U.K. Joint Working Group (JWG) on cyber capacity-building was held through videoconferencing. What are the expected outcomes of Exercise Ajeya Warrior? … Continue reading CURTAIN RAISER: 6TH EDITION OF INDIA – UK JOINT COMPANY LEVEL MILITARY TRAINING: EXERCISE AJEYA WARRIOR COMMENCES AT CHAUBATIA (UTTARAKHAND)

U.S. expresses unease over S-400 deal

What is the news? Recently, the American Deputy Secretary of State described the S-400 missile deal between India and Russia as dangerous, expressed hope that the India and US could solve the issue amicably. About S-400 Triumf Missile It is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia. The missile can destroy airborne targets within the range… Continue reading U.S. expresses unease over S-400 deal

Bilateral exercises: JIMEX and EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTI

Contents1 What is the news?2 About Mitra Shakti3 About JIMEX4 Other exercises between India and Japan What is the news? India take part in 5th edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise, JIMEX and 8th edition of India-Sri Lanka bilateral joint exercise Mitra Shakti this week. About Mitra Shakti 8th edition of India-Sri Lanka bilateral joint military… Continue reading Bilateral exercises: JIMEX and EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTI

Modi visit to US has helped expand economic cooperation

What is the news? Indian PM has visited the USA last month. The meeting was significant because of the Quad leader summit, 1st bilateral engagement with the present US President and speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly. Read more: Quad Leaders’ Summit – Explained, pointwise What are the outcomes of the India-USA meet?… Continue reading Modi visit to US has helped expand economic cooperation

Eye on China, India looks to step up engagement with Indian Ocean

Contents1 What is the news?2 What was the course about?3 How China is influencing Madagascar region?4 How India is facing challenges in influencing Madagascar?5 What does Madagascar seek from India? What is the news? Recently, India held a special training course for 6 Indian Ocean countries Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.… Continue reading Eye on China, India looks to step up engagement with Indian Ocean

Hidden debt rising for partners of China’s BRI plan

What is the news? A new study has found under- reported debts to the tune of $385 billion in projects carried out in dozens of countries under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with a rise in “hidden” debt. The study was conducted by AidData, a development research lab at the College of William &… Continue reading Hidden debt rising for partners of China’s BRI plan

India, Australia aim to finalise trade pact by end of next year

Contents1 What is the news?2 About the CECA between India and Australia3 About the trade between India and Australia4 What is CECA?5 What is an early harvest trade deal? What is the news? India and Australia are looking to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) by the end of 2022, which will help expand… Continue reading India, Australia aim to finalise trade pact by end of next year

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