News:India and the US will meet for the second 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington,US. Facts: About 2+2 dialogue: The 2+2 is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers or secretaries meet with their counterparts from another country. The 2+2 ministerial dialogue between India and the US was started in 2017. This new… Continue reading Defence ties to get push at ‘2+2’ with U.S
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US Congress consents to designate India’s NAVIC as allied system
News:Recently,the US Congress has agreed to designate India’s Navigation in Indian Constellation(NavIC) as its allied navigational satellite system. Facts: About Allied navigational satellite system: The allied navigational satellite tag allows the US satellite navigation system to co-operate or to exchange data with these satellite navigation systems. This tag is designated as part of the conference… Continue reading US Congress consents to designate India’s NAVIC as allied system
Explained:What change in US policy on Israeli settlements in West Bank means
News:Recently,the United States has declared that it does not consider Israeli settlements on the West Bank a violation of international law. Facts: About West Bank: West Bank is a landlocked territory in West Asia.It also contains a significant section of the western dead sea. It was captured by Jordan after the Arab-Israeli War(1948) but Israel… Continue reading Explained:What change in US policy on Israeli settlements in West Bank means
U.S. State Department approves $1 billion arms sale to India
News:United States has approved sale of 13 MK 45 naval guns to India and related equipments worth an estimated cost of $1 billion. Facts: About MK 45 naval guns: The MK 45 is manufactured by BAE Systems Land and Armaments at its facilities in Louisville,Kentucky in the US. It is a naval artillery gun designed… Continue reading U.S. State Department approves $1 billion arms sale to India
Trump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains
News:U.S. President will host NATO Chief to discuss military spending as the U.S continues his effort to press alliance members to pay more toward their own defense. Facts: About NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization also called North Atlantic Alliance is an intergovernmental military alliance. It was formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington… Continue reading Trump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains
India-US Science and Technology agreement
News:Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation between India and the United States. Facts: Features of the agreement: India and the United States will share scientific and technical information and experts. The agreement would also enable cooperation between the countries in training the scientists and experts according to the… Continue reading India-US Science and Technology agreement
Explained: What is US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative
News:The ninth India-US Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting is scheduled to happen in New Delhi. Facts: About DTTI: The Defence Technologies and Trade Initiative(DTTI) mechanism was launched in 2012.It is not a treaty or a law. It aims to include strengthening India’s defence industrial base, exploring new areas of technological development and… Continue reading Explained: What is US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative
U.S. House passes Hong Kong ‘Democracy Act’
News:The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a Hong Kong Democracy Act. Facts: Why was the bill passed? Hong Kong has been experiencing protests against a proposed law to allow extradition to mainland China but it has since transformed into a larger pro-democracy movement. The protests have also increasingly turned violent with police being accused… Continue reading U.S. House passes Hong Kong ‘Democracy Act’
Exercise Vajra Prahar
News:The 10th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ between India and the US will be held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Seattle from October 13-28,2019. Facts: About the exercise: Vajra Prahar is a Special Forces joint military training exercise conducted alternately in India and the US since 2010. The exercise enables sharing… Continue reading Exercise Vajra Prahar
After India-Russia missile deal, U.S. warns allies of sanctions risk
News:United States has warned allies to forgo transactions with Russia as this may risk triggering sanctions under CAATSA act. Facts: Background: India and Russia have concluded the deal for five S-400 ‘Triumf’ missile systems. However,the U.S. has warned that the deal would invoke sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). About Countering… Continue reading After India-Russia missile deal, U.S. warns allies of sanctions risk
