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Context: The recent visit of Foreign Secretary and Chief of the Army Staff of India reflected India’s multidimensional interests in Myanmar and the deepening of ties between Delhi and Naypyidaw. More on the news: The visit underscored two dimensions that drive India’s Myanmar policy - engagement with key political actors and ... .Read more
Updated on 31 October, 2020 GS2 International Relations
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Context: The first phase of the Malabar Naval exercise including Australia along with Japan and the U.S., is scheduled to be held soon off the Visakhapatnam coast. More on the news: It is being conducted as a ‘non-contact, at sea only’ exercise in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Phase 1: November 3 to 6 Phase-1 of Malabar wi... .Read more
Updated on 31 October, 2020 GS2 International Relations
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Context: The 2nd meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue was held in the digital video-conference format under the chairmanship of the External Affairs Minister of India. More on news: Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan as well as First Deputy Foreign Minist... .Read more
Updated on 30 October, 2020 GS2 International Relations
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Context: At the 2+2 dialogue, India and US have signed BECA, sealing a framework of mutual trust and long-term military and strategic cooperation. BECA The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement largely pertains to geospatial intelligence, and sharing information on maps and satellite images for defence. G... .Read more
Updated on 29 October, 2020 GS2 International Relations
Context: Reports indicate that the Pakistan government is on the verge of declaring Gilgit-Baltistan a province of Pakistan. Background: Technically speaking Gilgit-Baltistan was a part of the State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) at the time of Partition. British rule: The region because of its strategic importanc... .Read more
Updated on 28 October, 2020 GS2 International Relations
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Context: AIM (Atal Innovation Mission), in association with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is organizing a ‘India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE)’. About The idea of I-ACE was mooted during a virtual summit between the Indian and Australian prime ministers, explo... .Read more
Updated on 27 October, 2020 GS2 International Relations
