{"id":54276,"date":"2020-01-08T16:07:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T10:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogadmin.forumias.com\/?p=54276"},"modified":"2020-02-26T16:09:26","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T10:39:26","slug":"7-pm-amidst-a-tragedy-an-opportunity-on-india-australia-relationship-8th-january-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/7-pm-amidst-a-tragedy-an-opportunity-on-india-australia-relationship-8th-january-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"7 PM |Amidst a tragedy, an opportunity: On India &#8211; Australia Relationship| 8th January 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Context:\n<\/strong>India\n\u2013 Australia relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More\nin news:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Record-breaking temperatures and months\nof severe drought have fuelled a series of massive bushfires across Australia.<\/li><li>As a consequence of the bushfires, the\ndebate on global warming, climate change and fossil fuels is going to\nintensify, the two economies should focus towards cleaner energy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Australia\u2019s\nBushfire:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Although Australia has always had\nbushfires, this season has been a lot worse than normal.<\/li><li>Australia broke its all-time temperature\nrecord twice in December. An average maximum of 40.9C was recorded on 17\nDecember, broken a day later by 41.9C, both beating 2013&#8217;s record of 40.3C.<\/li><li>By the end of the month every state had\nmeasured temperatures above 40C &#8211; including Tasmania, which is usually much\ncooler than the mainland.<\/li><li><strong>The\nGeographical reasons of the fire: <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"358\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogadmin.forumias.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5.jpg?resize=358%2C324&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Map showing the effects of a positive Indian Ocean Dipole\" class=\"wp-image-54277\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The\nmain climate driver behind the heat has been a positive&nbsp;Indian Ocean\nDipole (IOD)&nbsp;&#8211; an event where sea surface temperatures are warmer in the\nwestern half of the ocean, cooler in the east.<\/li><li>The\ndifference between the two temperatures is currently the strongest in 60 years.<\/li><li>As a\nresult, there has been higher-than-average rainfall and floods in eastern\nAfrica and droughts in south-east Asia and Australia.<\/li><li><strong>Effects\nof Bushfire:<\/strong><\/li><li>About&nbsp;480\nmillion animals&nbsp;have died across New South Wales.<\/li><li>Almost&nbsp;a\nthird of koalas in New South Wales&nbsp;may&nbsp;have been killed&nbsp;in the\nfires, and a third of their habitat has been destroyed.<\/li><li>In\nDecember, the smoke in Sydney was so bad that air quality measured&nbsp;11\ntimes the &#8220;hazardous&#8221; level.<\/li><li>In\ntotal, more than&nbsp;14.7 million acres&nbsp;have been burned across the\ncountry&#8217;s six states.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How\nthese bushfires triggering thunderstorm?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"356\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogadmin.forumias.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/6.jpg?resize=356%2C279&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How bushfires can create own weather\" class=\"wp-image-54278\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During\na fire, heat and moisture from the plants are released, even when the fuel is\nrelatively dry. Warm air is less dense than cold air so it rises, releasing the\nmoisture and forming a cloud that lifts and ends up a thunderstorm started by\nfire. It happens from time to time in Australia and other parts of the world,\nincluding Canada, Flannigan said. It&#8217;s an explosive storm called\npyrocumulonimbus and it can inject particles as high as 10 miles into the air.\nThese can be deadly, dangerous, erratic and unpredictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India-Australia\nRelations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Background:<\/strong><\/li><li>The\nformal relationship began for many Australians in 1950, when Robert Menzies\nbecame the first Australian leader to visit independent India.<\/li><li>India-Australia\nrelations touched a historic low when the Australian Government condemned\nIndia\u2019s 1998 nuclear tests.<\/li><li>Our\nrelationship has expanded dramatically since we established a Strategic\nPartnership in 2009.<\/li><li>India-Australia\nties recently have been set by Tony Abbott, who visited India in September\n2014\u2014just months after Narendra Modi took office\u2014and the Indian Prime Minister\nreturning the visit in November 2014.<\/li><li><strong>Bilateral\nEconomic and Trade Relationship:<\/strong><\/li><li>The\nIndia-Australia economic relationship has grown significantly in recent years.\nIndia\u2019s growing economic profile and commercial relevance to the Australian\neconomy is recognized, both at the federal and state level in Australia. <\/li><li>The\n7th India-Australia Economic Policy Dialogue was held in Canberra during 16-18\nJuly, 2017. As part of its efforts to develop strong economic relationship with\nIndia, the Australian government commissioned the India Economic Strategy to\ndefine a pathway for Australia to unlock opportunities offered by Indian\nEconomic growth. <\/li><li>The\nstrategy aims for a clear exposition of the kind of relationship Australia\nshould aspire to have with India out to 2035.<\/li><li><strong>India-Australia Joint Ministerial\nCommission:<\/strong> India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC)\nwas established in 1989 to enable interaction at a government and business\nlevel on a range of trade and investment related issues. JMC meetings are held\nregularly<\/li><li><strong>Bilateral Trade:<\/strong> <\/li><li>India\nis the 5th largest trade partner of Australia with trade in goods and services\nat Australian $ 29 billion representing 3.6% share of the total Australian trade\nin 2017-18, with export at Australian $ 8 billion and import at Australian $ 21\nbillion.<\/li><li>India\u2019s\nmain exports to Australia are Refined Petroleum, medicaments, Railway vehicles\nincluding hover-trains, Pearls &amp; Gems, Jewellery, made up textile articles,\nwhile our major imports are Coal, copper ores &amp; concentrates, Gold,\nvegetables, wool &amp; other animal hair, fruits and nuts, lentils and\neducation related services. <\/li><li>The\ntwo countries are also discussing a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation\nAgreement (CECA), however, the progress is currently stalled.<\/li><li><strong>Defence\nrelation:<\/strong><\/li><li>India\u2013Australia\nboth borders the Indian Ocean and has a shared interest in the maintenance of\nfreedom of navigation and trade.<\/li><li>Australia\nrecognises India\u2019s critical role in supporting security, stability and\nprosperity of the Indian Ocean region. Australia and India are committed to\nworking together to enhance maritime cooperation and has a formal bilateral\nnaval exercise (AUSINDEX) since 2015.<\/li><li><strong>Civil\nNuclear Co-Operation:<\/strong><\/li><li>A\nCivil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement was signed in September 2014 which came\ninto force in November 2015 and provides the framework for substantial new\ntrade in energy between Australia and India.<\/li><li>The\ndeal ensures that Uranium mining companies of Australia can supply Australian\nuranium to India for civil use with confidence that exports would not be\nhindered by domestic legal action challenging the consistency of the safeguards\napplied by the IAEA in India and Australia\u2019s international non-proliferation\nobligations.<\/li><li>It\nalso ensures that any future bilateral trade in other nuclear-related material\nor items for civil use will also be protected.<\/li><li><strong>Resources\nand Energy Security:<\/strong><\/li><li>A\nJoint Working Group on Energy and Minerals was established in 1999 to expand\nbilateral relationship in the energy and resources sector.<\/li><li>&nbsp;During the visit of our Prime Minister to\nAustralia in November 2014, India and Australia agreed to cooperate on transfer\nof clean coal technology and upgrade the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. <\/li><li>The\n9th JWG meeting in Brisbane in June 2015, provided the opportunity to discuss\nrecent resources and energy policy developments and reforms, including\nopportunities and challenges in mining; petroleum and gas; power; new and\nrenewable energy, as well as challenges in skills, science and innovation and\ninfrastructure.<\/li><li>During\nher visit to India in July 2017, Foreign Minister Ms Julie Bishop signed a\nframework agreement for Australia to join the International Solar Alliance, led\nby the Governments of India and France.<\/li><li><strong>Consular\nCooperation:<\/strong><\/li><li>India\nand Australia signed The Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and the\nExtradition Treaty in June 2008, which has been ratified by both the\nGovernments, and has come into force since January 2011.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Areas\nof Cooperation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Water:<\/strong>&nbsp;Australia\nand India face some similar challenges in water resources management,\nparticularly in managing over-allocation and water quality, while balancing the\nwater needs of the community, industry and maintaining system flows. Both the\nnations can come together in finding a novel solution to this common problem.<\/li><li><strong>Energy:\n<\/strong><\/li><li>Meeting\nthe energy needs of 240 million people, which currently lack access to\nelectricity, is a key priority for India. Australia is a natural partner for\nIndia in the energy sector as it is a world leader in energy and the sector\ncontributes around 10% to Australia\u2019s GDP.<\/li><li>As\nthe two economies with great stake holding in fossil fuels, it is crucial for\nIndia and Australia to ensure that their dialogue on energy acquires momentum.<\/li><li>Both\nthe countries can simultaneously strengthen the International Solar Alliance\n(ISA) and the search for other alternative green fuels.<\/li><li><strong>Science\nand Technology: <\/strong>India and Australia have a strong track record of\ncollaborating in research and innovation. The $84 million Australia-India\nStrategic Research Fund (AISRF) is Australia\u2019s largest.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In coming years,\nthe overall relationship between India and Australia will continue to grow and\nhas the potential to assume greater prominence. The prospects for bilateral\nrelationship are recognised in both countries as strategically useful,\neconomically productive and aligned with each other\u2019s new agenda. The several\ncommonalities and closely aligned values in principles of democracy, liberty,\nthe rule of law, human rights, freedom of speech, free press and\nmulticulturalism serve as a foundation for a closer co-operation, multifaceted\ninteraction and enhancement of bilateral relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/amidst-a-tragedy-an-opportunity\/article30505374.ece\">https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/amidst-a-tragedy-an-opportunity\/article30505374.ece<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Context: India \u2013 Australia relations. More in news: Record-breaking temperatures and months of severe drought have fuelled a series of massive bushfires across Australia. As a consequence of the bushfires, the debate on global warming, climate change and fossil fuels is going to intensify, the two economies should focus towards cleaner energy. Australia\u2019s Bushfire: Although&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/7-pm-amidst-a-tragedy-an-opportunity-on-india-australia-relationship-8th-january-2020\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">7 PM |Amidst a tragedy, an opportunity: On India &#8211; Australia Relationship| 8th January 2020<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[130,955,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54276","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-7-pm","category-7-pm-brief-infograph","category-public","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":{"total":0,"cached_at":"","cached_date":1704909930},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54276","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54276"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54276\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54276"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54276"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54276"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}