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Indo-German Relations

Indo-German Relations Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor of Germany, recently paid a bilateral visit to India. It is Scholz's first trip to India after taking office as German Chancellor in December 2021, ending Angela Merkel's illustrious 16-year reign. About the news: The visit of the German chancellor is significant because it occurs towards the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict's first year and follows the recent Chinese spy balloon incident, which sent shockwaves ac

08 March, 2023 Germany
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Windsor Framework

Windsor Framework The UK government and the European Union (EU) have come to a historic agreement over the post-Brexit trade arrangements that will apply to Northern Ireland. Regarding "Windsor Framework": The Northern Ireland Protocol will be replaced by the "Windsor Framework," which was one of the most complicated consequences of Brexit, leading to issues on both the political and economic fronts. Important elements: the implementation of a

07 March, 2023 International issues
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India Denmark Cooperation

India Denmark Cooperation During the "India-Denmark: Partners for Green and Sustainable Development Conference" in New Delhi, the Union Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change said that India and Denmark can work together to show that reaching ambitious climate and sustainable energy targets is possible. Since the Green Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, the bilateral collaboration has been geared towards advancing environmentally friendly and sustaina

07 March, 2023 Germany
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Moscow halts the New START

Moscow halts the New START The final major military deal between Russia and the United States, known as New START, has recently been confirmed to be suspended. The New START: What Is It? The original "Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty," also known as START-I, was signed between the US and the then-USSR in 1991 and went into effect in 1994. It carries the term START. After expiring in 2009, START-I, which set a cap on the number of nuclear warheads and ICBMs( in

03 March, 2023 International issues
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INS Sindhukesari in Indonesia

INS Sindhukesari in Indonesia The Kilo class conventional submarine of the Indian Navy, INS Sindhukesari, has docked in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the first time. An Indian Navy Kilo class conventional submarine, INS Sindhukesari, made its first port call in Jakarta, Indonesia, from February 22 to 24, 2023, as part of the region's growing military relations. It crossed the Sunda Strait and made its first docking attempt in Indonesia for an operational turnaround (OTR). Evolution:

02 March, 2023 Bilateral groupings and agreements
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Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’

Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ India and Japan participated in the exercise "DHARMA Guardian-2023" in Belgaum, Karnataka. More On the News: It is a combined military exercise. It offers a rare chance for the armed forces of the two countries to work together in a way that strengthens the enduring ties of friendship between India and Japan. In terms of the security problems that both countries face against the backdrop of the current internationa

21 February, 2023 East Asia
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India, UAE & France Trilateral Cooperation Initiative

India, UAE & France Trilateral Cooperation Initiative In a trilateral cooperation initiative in the areas of business, energy, and defence, India joined the UAE and France. India, France, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently decided to join forces to cooperate on combating climate change and protecting biodiversity, defence planning, prevention of infectious illnesses, and developing nuclear and solar energy. At a meeting held in New York on September 2022 during th

08 February, 2023 International issues
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Surveillance Balloon

Surveillance Balloon Tensions between the United States and China were raised after a high-altitude balloon from China invaded American airspace. A Chinese surveillance balloon that had been seen over US airspace for a few days was shot down by the US. About surveillance or spy balloon: Military uses for spy balloons were already common. Balloons were employed to provide a bird's eye perspective of the battlefield during the French Revolutionary Wars in the la

09 February, 2023 International issues
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India-Kenya Ties

India-Kenya Ties Following a joint reconnaissance of the coastal region close to the Lamu Archipelago by the warships of both nations, India recently handed over 100 nautical charts to Kenya. The survey was carried out in India by the National Hydrography Office of the Indian Navy. About Kenya: Kenya is a country in Eastern Africa. Nairobi is Kenya's largest and capital city, whereas Mombasa, on the country's coast, served as the nation's first capital and ol

09 February, 2023 African Countries
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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) - Aspire IAS

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) A nuclear reactor worth USD 2.7 billion was commissioned in Pakistan as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), offering some relief as the country struggles with an energy crisis. This 1,100-megawatt power facility will produce some of the least expensive electricity in the country. Recent statewide power disruptions in Pakistan were caused by a national grid malfunction. Blackouts have been a long-standing problem in the nation,