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JAIMEX 2025

Recently, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri participated in the Sea phase of JAIMEX-25, a maritime exercise between India and Japan. This exercise highlights the growing cooperation between the two countries in the maritime domain, specifically within the context of their Special Strategic and Global Partnership established in 2014. About JAIMEX 2025 Objective: The exercise aims to enhance naval cooperation and interoperability between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). This partnership plays a critical role in promoting peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Phases of the Exercise: Sea Phase: This phase involves advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare…

11 November, 2025 Russia - Japan

India-Japan 15th Annual Summit

The 15th India-Japan Annual Summit marked a significant step in the strengthening strategic partnership between the two countries, reflecting their shared goals in the face of global geopolitical uncertainties. The recent summit resulted in various high-level agreements and initiatives that broadened the bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. Key Outcomes of the India-Japan 15th Annual Summit: 1. Joint Vision for the Next Decade A comprehensive vision was adopted, focusing on eight pillars: Economy Technology Mobility Health Environment People-to-people ties Defence and Security Digital Innovation 2. Defence & Security Ties A new Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation was established. Major…

08 October, 2025 Russia - Japan

Russia - Constitutional Amendments

Russia - Constitutional Amendments Part of: GS-II- IR- Russia (PT-MAINS-PERSONALITY TEST) The Russian citizens have supported a set of constitutional amendments including the continuation of the presidency by Vladimir Putin in a recently held referendum in the country. The referendum also included clauses related to the reorganisation of the government, introducing a higher minimum pension and wages, a ban on gay marriage, restricting top officials from holding dual citizenship, enshrining “faith in God” as a core value and emphasising the primacy of the Constitution over international treaties and rulings. A referendum is a direct and universal vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a…

05 July, 2020 Russia - Japan

Japan and Russia - Kuril Islands

Japan and Russia - Kuril Islands Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II- IR Historical Background Sovereignty Issue of South Kuril Islands: The Kuril Islands dispute between Japan and Russia is over the sovereignty of the South Kuril Islands. The South Kuril Islands comprise Etorofu island, Kunashiri island, Shikotan island and Habomai island. These islands are claimed by Japan but occupied by Russia as the successor state of the Soviet Union. These islands are known as Southern Kurils by Russia whereas Japan calls the Northern Territories. Original Inhabitants-Ainu People: The Kurils were originally inhabited by the Ainu people, and they were later settled by the Russians and Japanese, following several waves of exploration in the 17th and 18th centuries. The…

26 March, 2020 Russia - Japan

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