Defence Current Affairs, GK & News
India-Japan MoU in ICT sector
India and Japan recently signed Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the field of Information and Communications Technology. The agreement included standardization of 5G as well. Key Features of the Agreement India and Japan will enhance cooperation in the field of telecom security, 5G technologies, submarine optical fiber cable system to islands of India, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: bilateral agreement • Defence • ICT • IMac • india-japan • Nuclear Deal
US-Taiwan 1.8 billion USD arms sale: Key Facts
The United States approved the potential sale of three weapon systems to Taiwan, as well as missiles and artillery. The three weapon systems could have a total cost of USD 1.8 billion. The United States also approved 11 truck-based rocket launchers created by Lockheed Martin Corp called a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System for an ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: china-taiwan • Defence • India China • India-US • one-china • Taiwan • US-Taiwan
Ministry of Defence sets new rules for land transfer to reduce expenditure
The Ministry of Defence recently approved the land transfer rules. Under the new rules the armed forces are allowed to receive infrastructure equivalent in value to the land under their control. The land is to be used for public utilities. This will help reduce the defence forces’ expenditure. Key Highlights The Defence Forces under the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Defence • Indian Armed Forces • Land • land acquisition • Military
China sells its advanced combat ship to Pakistan
China handed over an advanced warship to Pakistan. The warship is the largest China has built for any country so far. It is going to strengthen the Naval regiment of Pakistan as well as deepen the military and strategic ties between the world’s topmost and fifth-most populous country. China will present three more of such ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International Current Affairs
Topics: China-Pakistan • Defence • Line of Actual Control • Line of Control • Warship
China sets up “National Security Agency” in Hong Kong
China is to set up a “National Security Agency” in Hong Kong. The Agency will oversee the implementation of new law that aims to crack the dissent in the city. What is the new security law? The new Security law allows Hong Kong to enjoy legislative, executive and judicial power. However, it bars its powers ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: China • Defence • Hong Kong • Human Development Index • Security